Welcome to the 64th issue of the CEEasia Briefing. In this issue, we dissect the following topics: China-Slovakia ties Europe talks FTA with India EU-China relations amid tariffs If you like what you see, please forward this message to your friends and colleagues who can subscribe here. Do you need to know more about East Asia? Don’t… Continue reading CEEasia Briefing #64: China-Slovakia ties, EU talks FTA with India, Europe’s relations with China
In light of concerns over political interference, many countries halted their cooperation with China’s Confucius Institutes, allowing Taiwan’s Mandarin learning centers to grow. However, the organization’s decentralized nature has led to a different path of development. Key takeaways: In response to global concerns about the Confucius Institutes, Taiwan launched its own Mandarin education initiative in… Continue reading Race for Mandarin: Taiwan’s language education institutes in Central Europe
It has been one month since a devastating earthquake struck central Myanmar, leaving over 5,000 confirmed dead and many more still missing. Though the tremor was felt across the region, global attention quickly faded. For those within Myanmar, however, the devastation will last for years. What could have sparked global solidarity has instead become yet another site… Continue reading Myanmar’s earthquake: a disaster made worse by blocked aid
Indonesia was one of the first countries to start negotiations with the United States over the “Liberation Day” tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. However, the prospects of a stable deal that could be accepted by both countries are hazy. Key takeaways: Jakarta must accept the possibility that the US might not view tariff negotiations… Continue reading Deal or no deal: What Indonesia should know when negotiating the US Liberation Day tariffs
