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
As Europe struggles to define its role in these turbulent times, one competitor in particular seems especially well-equipped to navigate today’s geoeconomic landscape: China. This makes it worthwhile to explore certain elements of China’s playbook through a European lens. Key takeaways: After years of declining outward investment, rising global tariffs are likely to push Brussels… Continue reading To remain competitive, should Europe adopt China’s mindset?
China and Belarus are accelerating the implementation of joint scientific and technological projects, further contributing to the practical fulfillment of the all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. Key takeaways: In August 2024, Belarus and China signed a protocol approving 20 joint scientific and technological projects together with a 2024-2025 action plan for cooperation… Continue reading China’s technological and innovation engagement with Belarus: win-win cooperation or unequal relationship?
For many students from Myanmar, studying in Europe has become one of the few remaining routes to safety and a future. Yet their path is increasingly blocked not by academic merit or financial criteria, but by a dangerous bureaucratic requirement: the police clearance letter. Key takeaways: The police clearance letter forces applicants into direct contact… Continue reading When paperwork becomes a barrier: Burmese students and European visas
