The following text is a summary of an invitation-only discussion organized by the Central European Institute of Asian Studies (CEIAS) in Bratislava in July 2020, attended by the representatives of executive and legislative branches of Slovak Republic, as well as Slovak MEPs and experts from universities and think-tanks. The summary presents an interpretation of the… Continue reading Promoting Slovak interests through common EU policy on East Asian countries
In order to promote and implement its ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China acts in Southeast Asia and Europe still more as a norm-taker than a norm-setter. However, Beijing’s ability to set regional norms will likely grow in the near future. China already demonstrated its political will to undermine the unity of the norm-setting… Continue reading China as Norm-Taker and Norm-Setter in Southeast Asia and Europe
Ako hodnotiť ekonomický prínos zahraničných investícií pre Slovensko? Na Slovensku sa v priebehu posledných dvoch desaťročí etablovalo viacero investorov z Južnej Kórey, Japonska, Taiwanu a Číny. Podľa údajov zverejnených Národnou bankou Slovenska u nás najviac investovali juhokórejskí podnikatelia na čele s automobilovým konglomerátom KIA Motors. Meranie objemu investícií je však značne nepresné, nakoľko nie je meraný na základe princípu konečného… Continue reading Ekonomický prínos ázijských investorov pre Slovensko – daňový pohľad
The unique study of China‘s employment of ‘sticks’ and ‘carrots’ in its outreach towards Czechia, Slovakia, Poland, and Hungary is now also available in the form of an accessible handbook for stakeholders. The handbook presents the most important takeaways and recommendations from the study. To access the full-length study, click here. The study was undertaken by… Continue reading Handbook for stakeholders: China’s sticks and carrots in Central Europe
A new comparative study of the MapInfluenCE project has revealed that China has been using a targeted mix of ‘carrots’ and ‘sticks’ to increase its influence in Central European countries. Findings reveal that China does not use a ‘one size fits all’ approach towards the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia, instead relying on varying… Continue reading China’s Sticks and Carrots in Central Europe: The Logic and Power of Chinese Influence
