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The EU realpolitik turn in research cooperation with China

Geopolitics is increasingly shaping EU–China scientific collaboration. A new policy proposal suggests the EU is moving toward excluding Chinese entities from most strategic research areas, reflecting the securitization of knowledge production amid growing technological rivalry and concerns over dual-use technologies. Key takeaways: The draft Horizon Europe Work Program for 2026–2027, if adopted, would fundamentally reshape… Continue reading The EU realpolitik turn in research cooperation with China

Estonia: A blind spot for risks in a tech-focused partnership with China

Estonia, the smallest Baltic state with only 1.3 million inhabitants, hosts 18 higher education institutions, including public universities, universities of applied sciences, a private university, and scientific research institutes. Given the limited exchanges between Estonia and China at the state level, fewer than half of these institutions have engaged in cooperation with Chinese counterparts. Although… Continue reading Estonia: A blind spot for risks in a tech-focused partnership with China

Here we come: China’s automotive Blitz strategy in Bulgaria

Although Bulgaria has traditionally been of relatively little interest to China, Chinese activity there is expanding, and ambitions are growing. In this context, Chinese automotive companies are increasing their presence in both manufacturing and the consumer market. Key takeaways: Chinese carmakers and automotive parts manufacturers are strengthening their position in Bulgaria as they step up… Continue reading Here we come: China’s automotive Blitz strategy in Bulgaria

Old love does not rust: What Czechia hopes to get from its courtship with India

As India rises to global prominence, Czechia is rediscovering an old partner. Once bound by ideals of freedom and cooperation, Prague and New Delhi now face the challenge of transforming historic goodwill into a genuinely strategic relationship, one that transcends ceremony and pledges, advancing toward a long-term vision. Key takeaways: Czech–Indian relations rest on a… Continue reading Old love does not rust: What Czechia hopes to get from its courtship with India

Evolving patterns of China’s involvement in African infrastructure

During the 2010s, China became one of the leading connectivity players in Africa – if not the most important one. This policy brief focuses on a key aspect of China’s approach towards African continent – the provision of loans linked to construction of physical infrastructure. We argue that the importance of these projects may have… Continue reading Evolving patterns of China’s involvement in African infrastructure

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The EU realpolitik turn in research cooperation with China

Estonia: A blind spot for risks in a tech-focused partnership with China

Here we come: China’s automotive Blitz strategy in Bulgaria

Old love does not rust: What Czechia hopes to get from its courtship with India

Evolving patterns of China’s involvement in African infrastructure

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