Tag: EU-China Relations

(This is a slightly edited version of a speech given at the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs and the EU Democracy Shield Special Committee session “China’s Influence in the EU and Globally” on 5 November 2025).  Let me sum up my argument first: China’s challenge to the global governance is primarily driven by its impressive… Continue reading Reshaping global governance: China’s strategy to influence international organizations and reframe international law

With China and the US agreeing to suspend the enforcement of strict export controls on Chinese rare-earth materials, the EU can breathe a sigh of relief. But the episode underscores that if the EU wants to shape its own future, it must confront its critical vulnerabilities. Key takeaways: The truce between Presidents Xi Jinping and… Continue reading The EU is stuck between China and a hard place

Hungary remains Beijing’s closest ally within NATO, maintaining continuity in its China policy even after Orbán’s ally Donald Trump returned to the White House. Key takeaways: Although Prime Minister Viktor Orbán skipped the Beijing Victory Day parade, a flurry of high-level contacts continues. The partnership is underpinned by expanding economic ties, led by major Chinese… Continue reading Hungary sticks to its guns on China