De-risking has been the leading theme of China policy in the EU in recent years, from the corridors of Brussels to Berlin and Vilnius. While seeking to reduce dependence on China and promote its domestic industry, the EU has also striven to establish new partnerships around the globe to diversify its global economic footprint and… Continue reading Getting de-risking from China right: What ASEAN can and cannot do for Europe
Key takeaways: As its trade deficit with China continues to widen and transatlantic commitments become increasingly uncertain, the EU is now questioning both the nature of its ties to Beijing and the strength of its relationship with Washington. Amid this, the EU continues to pursue its strategic diversification efforts, including through new trade agreements such… Continue reading The discreet charm of economic diversification: How Brussels and Jakarta can leverage the EU-Indonesia Free Trade Agreement
Donald Trump’s forthcoming visit to Beijing in May follows trips by Canada’s Mark Carney, the UK’s Keir Starmer, and Germany’s Friedrich Merz. The agreements reached, says Dominika Remžová, reflect not only the interests of political elites but also how economic structures shape each country’s China policy Trade deals by public opinion In response to growing uncertainty… Continue reading Oil tankers, cars, and money: the political economy of G7 China policies
Hungary’s Indo-Pacific positioning is focused on China, and shaped less by mutually beneficial relations than by structural dependence. The incoming Magyar government would most likely not alter this position, but it may begin to redefine its limits. Key takeaways: Incoming Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is unlikely to break with Chinese economic relations but will… Continue reading From Bridgehead to Boundaries? Hungary’s prospective Indo-Pacific strategy under Péter Magyar
Cheng Li-wun’s high-profile visit to China highlights deepening divisions within the KMT while underscoring Beijing’s evolving strategy of pairing political outreach with economic incentives. The trip also draws attention to Taiwan’s energy security, which may play a larger role in the upcoming local elections. Key takeaways: Cheng’s China outreach signals an ideological split within the… Continue reading KMT’s Cheng Li-wun in China: The new, the old, and the risky
