Five years after Myanmar’s military coup, a scene that once would have seemed surreal has become routine: soldiers in full uniform dance to propaganda songs on TikTok, racking up tens of thousands of likes. What appears to be harmless entertainment is, in fact, the latest face of an authoritarian project that has killed at least… Continue reading Dancing soldiers on TikTok and warfare on Telegram: The new normal of the Burmese military’s digital influence
Mandarin education has become an important part of Taiwan’s niche diplomacy as the country seeks to boost its international profile. Key takeaways: Taiwan has adopted a multi-pronged approach, investing substantial funds and resources in Mandarin education for foreigners in Taiwan and abroad to establish a distinct model from China. Taiwan’s Mandarin education policy plays a… Continue reading Leveraging Mandarin education: Expanding Taiwan’s international reach through soft power
CEIAS authors Matej Šimalčík and Filip Šebok contributed the Slovakia chapter to the European Think Tank Network on China (ETNC) Report 2026, examining how Slovakia’s approach to technological cooperation with China has evolved under the current government. Executive Summary China’s drive to become a global leader in science, technology and innovation has huge implications for… Continue reading Fragmented Europe: Dealing with China as a technology and innovation power
Cross-Strait relations are usually discussed in terms of military risk, diplomacy, and great-power politics. But survey data from Taiwan show that the relationship is also deeply emotional, shaped by anxiety, threat, helplessness, and a fragile sense of peace. Key takeaways: Taiwanese views of cross-Strait relations are not only strategic or ideological; they are strongly emotional.… Continue reading How Taiwanese emotions shape views of Cross-Strait relations
Museum cooperation between Czechia and Taiwan has been exceptionally strong and steady since the 2000s. How telling is this kind of cooperation about the cultural partnership? to have an indigenous boat specially built and gifted, or to have the famous Jadeite Cabbage lent to Czechia? Key takeaways: The two recent Czech–Taiwan collaborative exhibitions emerged from… Continue reading The Czech–Taiwan partnership on display in a rich museum exchange
