CHINA THROUGH A EUROPEAN LENS Stuck in the Middle Like other powers, the UK will have to define a balance between economic and political considerations in its relationship with China. That balance, at present, seems some way off. 09:42 am | May 26, 2020 By Isabel Hilton
CHINA THROUGH A EUROPEAN LENS Putting Europe Last? Public debate in EU member states can enhance national and EU policy-making on China, but analysis of the 2019 Dutch policy paper on China and the surrounding debate suggests lack of strategic thinking and resolve on the member-state level may undermine cohesion and policy effectiveness on the EU level. 06:17 am | May 19, 2020 By Dr. Vincent K.L. Chang
CHINA THROUGH A EUROPEAN LENS Redefining Germany's Relationship with China The coronavirus crisis has demonstrated the necessity of global cooperation and functioning multilateralism. But as Europe seeks to redefine its approach to China, will the special relationship between China and Germany be an advantage or a liability? 07:48 am | May 12, 2020 By Janka Oertel
CHINA THROUGH A EUROPEAN LENS Collaborative Futures Like Made in China 2025, Germany’s Industry 4.0 is a vision of economic transformation. Unlike the Chinese plan, however, Industry 4.0 was never top-down, and it has prioritized both broad societal participation and cross-European cooperation over visions of national dominance. 09:58 am | April 20, 2020 By Angelina Horsinka
CHINA THROUGH A EUROPEAN LENS Chinese Coal Power in Romania’s Rustbelt Polluting coal facilities in southwestern Romania have adversely affected the well-being of the local population and the environment. But rather than phase them out, the EU member state is planning to build a new coal-fired plant, drawing on Chinese investment – even as the EU moves toward a zero-coal future. 08:16 am | December 2, 2019 By Ionut Dulămiță and Michael Bird
CHINA THROUGH A EUROPEAN LENS China in the Polar “Zone of Peace” China’s potentially growing economic influence in the Arctic region has raised concerns amongst Arctic states and stakeholders. What kind of security risks for the Arctic states and peoples could accompany China’s regional engagement? 03:47 am | November 15, 2019 By Sanna Kopra
CHINA THROUGH A EUROPEAN LENS Facing the China Challenge in the Balkans For years, concerns in Brussels and Western European capitals about the security of southeastern Europe have centered on the threat posed by Putin’s Russia. But behind these fears the question of China looms large. 07:26 am | November 4, 2019 By Vuk Vuksanovic
CHINA THROUGH A EUROPEAN LENS China Ties Under Scrutiny in Prague A recent controversy surrounding the Czech-Chinese Center, a program at the top university in the Czech Republic, is the latest in a series of "shenanigans" that have drawn public attention to relations with China, says Martin Hala. 07:40 am | October 29, 2019 By Echowall Staff
CHINA THROUGH A EUROPEAN LENS Untangling People-to-People Ties In the second installment of our ongoing series offering real examples of how experts can assess Chinese parties and partnerships, we look more closely at a new initiative between China and Romania. 03:46 pm | October 21, 2019 By David Bandurski