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United Kingdom: Opaque research ties, hidden CCP influence at the expense of a large Chinese student diaspora

The UK hosts one of the world’s most reputable higher education sectors. With a strong emphasis on world-class research and international partnerships, the academic rigor and global prestige of British universities have attracted students and collaborations from around the world. The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is one of the UK’s most important academic partners, second only… Continue reading United Kingdom: Opaque research ties, hidden CCP influence at the expense of a large Chinese student diaspora

Testing AUKUS: America’s uncertainty, Britain’s bet, and Europe’s choices

An extended US review has cast uncertainty over the future of AUKUS, unsettling the partnership just as the United Kingdom and Australia formalize their commitments through the Geelong Treaty. Key takeaways: An ongoing review by Washington of AUKUS has unsettled the submarine pathway, reviving doubts about Washington’s willingness and capacity to follow through. The Geelong… Continue reading Testing AUKUS: America’s uncertainty, Britain’s bet, and Europe’s choices

Keeping Moscow onside – Beijing’s main priority in Ukraine

Key takeaways: Beijing sees Moscow as its long-term strategic partner to reshape the international order, therefore has no serious intention to contradict Moscow’s interests in Ukraine. In spite of the contradictions with Beijing’s insistence on territorial sovereignty as a key principle of the international order, Beijing has provided vital economic and diplomatic support to Moscow… Continue reading Keeping Moscow onside – Beijing’s main priority in Ukraine

A gateway or a dead end? Belarus and China’s Belt and Road Initiative

Belarus’ hopes of becoming a key node in China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Europe may be rekindled once Russia’s war against Ukraine comes to an end. Key takeaways: In June 2025, China and Belarus reaffirmed their strategic relationship. During President Lukashenko’s “family-style” visit to China, both leaders emphasized their “all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership” and… Continue reading A gateway or a dead end? Belarus and China’s Belt and Road Initiative

Croatia: China’s growing role in Croatia through academic ties

China’s higher education, research cooperation, and overall economic relationship with Croatia were relatively stagnant after Croatia joined the 14+1 cooperation format and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2012. However, in 2017, under Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, cooperation within the 14+1 framework was reinvigorated. Although Croatia’s academic ties with Chinese counterparts are not as… Continue reading Croatia: China’s growing role in Croatia through academic ties

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