As the collapse of the military junta begins to seem possible, attention turns to what might be established in its place. They say there are three possible outcomes to a war. You can win the war and win the peace, as the United States did in Western Europe in 1945, for instance. You can lose… Continue reading Myanmar’s NUG Needs To Win the Peace
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has a plan: to make Hungary great in EV battery production. To realize this goal, his government announced a record €7.3 billion Chinese electric vehicle (EV) battery plant investment in 2022, which is already under construction. According to the Hungarian government, the investment project will create jobs for locals, be… Continue reading China’s Controversial €7.3 Billion EV Battery Investment: A Game Changer in China-Hungary Relations
During the 3rd Belt & Road Forum in October 2023, Orbán secured more investments and new cooperation agreements with the China-based tech giant Huawei. The Hungarian prime minister is committed to deepening ties with Beijing despite domestic concerns and warnings from other EU and NATO countries against Chinese presence in strategic sectors. On October 17-18,… Continue reading Orbán Doubles Down on Turning Hungary into a Regional Hub of Chinese Influence
Private debt, much of it concentrated in the rapidly deflating real estate sector, has already emerged as a political problem for Prime Minister Hun Manet. Not all is well in the Kingdom of Hun. Hun Manet, Cambodia’s new prime minister, who inherited the role from his father in August, prepares to meet with the business community on… Continue reading Will Cambodia’s Private Debt Become National Debt?
Welcome to the 46th issue of the #CEEasia Briefing. In this issue, we dissect the following topics: BRI Forum and Hungary’s pro-China stance Slovakia’s new government and its implications for China policy Czech defense strategy and its take on China Germany initiates minilateral cooperation with Central Asia If you like what you see, please forward this… Continue reading CEEasia Briefing #46: BRI Forum and Hungary, New Slovak government and its China policy, Germany in Central Asia, Czech defense strategy & China
