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Fragmented Europe: Dealing with China as a technology and innovation 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

The Czech–Taiwan partnership on display in a rich museum exchange

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

Can the EU and India build AI together?

EU–India cooperation on AI is taking the form of diplomatic engagement, joint research projects, and company-level collaboration. The potential of this cooperation lies mostly in applied systems, such as the development of multilingual tools, industrial AI, and AI safety. Key takeaways: India has transitioned from serving primarily as an AI services market to actively developing… Continue reading Can the EU and India build AI together?

Czechia-Taiwan semiconductor cooperation: From political symbolism to tangible results

In recent years, Czechia has emerged as one of Taiwan’s closest partners in Europe and has been among the most active countries in engaging with the island democracy. Cooperation in semiconductors has particularly flourished and is poised to continue even after a skeptical government took charge in Prague. Key takeaways: Czech-Taiwan semiconductor cooperation is starting… Continue reading Czechia-Taiwan semiconductor cooperation: From political symbolism to tangible results

CEIAS Considers: Chips Act 2.0 and Europe’s semiconductor objectives

On June 3, 2026, the European Commission unveiled its long-awaited Chips Act 2.0, a significant update to its 2023 semiconductor policy framework. Introduced as part of the broader European Technological Sovereignty Package, which also covers cloud infrastructure and data centers, the digitalization of energy, and open-source strategy plans, the new legislative proposal seeks both to… Continue reading CEIAS Considers: Chips Act 2.0 and Europe’s semiconductor objectives

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