Chinese Whispers The CAI under the Chinese Lens: "Win-win" for Whom? While the EU-China Agreement on Investment remains a highly disputed issue in Europe, how is it framed by the Chinese public? What topics are highlighted, and what is omitted? 10:48 am | February 25, 2021 By Zhu Yi
Plus One From Unfulfilled Promises to Realized Fears? While “bigger” countries in Europe and the EU are struggling with finding a new China policy, the Baltic states have approached China with a curious mix of independence and engagement. 07:20 am | February 4, 2021 By Konstantinas Andrijauskas
Currents in Context One letter, two false signals When it comes to the interest of German car makers, the German Economic Minister seems to forget a simple economic rule: first come, first served. 03:49 pm | January 25, 2021 By Zhu Yi
Currents in Context For Whom the Warning System Tolls As many countries struggle to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, China supposedly has the virus under control. However, the beginning of the outbreak in Wuhan was a different story; one that revealed the weaknesses of the seemingly effective authoritarian power. 08:41 am | January 13, 2021 By Liu Cong
Currents in Context Is China Out the Window in the CEE? For a number of years, China seemed to be making inroads in Central and Eastern Europe, even drawing participation in an informal grouping of CEE nations. Lately, though, it seems that CEE states are fed up with unfulfilled promises, aggressive diplomacy and illiberal behavior. 09:53 am | December 29, 2020 By Emilian Kavalski
Knowledge Gaps Saving Multilateralism Despite Joe Biden's election as US president, tensions and intense rivalry between the US and China are likely to persist in the coming years. Given this environment, what are the prospects for Europe as it seeks to uphold the multilateral, rules-based system? 10:44 am | December 16, 2020 By Anna Michalski
Knowledge Gaps Searching for a Bolder China Policy French President Emmanuel Macron has spoken of "boldness," "risk-taking" and the upholding of Enlightenment values as essential to foreign policy. But far from boldness, the current strategy toward China in Paris seems one of avoiding offense at all cost. 08:46 am | November 30, 2020 By Antoine Bondaz
Currents in Context China’s Challenging Year in Europe In a toughening geopolitical context, with much hanging also on the transition in the US, the months and years to come will certainly be difficult for China-Europe relations – just as this year has undoubtedly been. 07:52 am | November 10, 2020 By Philippe Le Corre
Currents in Context China’s Unemployment Challenge China now talks about a “dual-cycle” of development that means less dependence on foreign markets and greater domestic demand. Only by stabilizing employment can the country effectively develop and sustain demand. But current rates of growth suggest stabilizing employment will be a tough ask. 10:16 am | October 13, 2020 By Shi Yuwen