As Europe struggles to define its role in these turbulent times, one competitor in particular seems especially well-equipped to navigate today’s geoeconomic landscape: China. This makes it worthwhile to explore certain elements of China’s playbook through a European lens. Key takeaways: After years of declining outward investment, rising global tariffs are likely to push Brussels… Continue reading To remain competitive, should Europe adopt China’s mindset?
China and Belarus are accelerating the implementation of joint scientific and technological projects, further contributing to the practical fulfillment of the all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. Key takeaways: In August 2024, Belarus and China signed a protocol approving 20 joint scientific and technological projects together with a 2024-2025 action plan for cooperation… Continue reading China’s technological and innovation engagement with Belarus: win-win cooperation or unequal relationship?
China’s approach to global positioning is transitioning from capturing to creating and shaping new structures and platforms. It is thus generating an entirely new framework of multitudinous opportunities to revise the post-World War Two order. Key takeaways: Beijing is setting up platforms for global development, security, civilization and governance initiatives, as well as the international… Continue reading China’s global footprint: From capturing to crafting institutions
While China seeks to consolidate its existing EU-critical infrastructure, Beijing aims to extend beyond 5G and the grid. Its “AI Plus” strategy seeks to embed AI across industries and digital ecosystems, thereby generating security risks, while also implementing a refined authoritarian outlook. Key takeaways: As the EU begins to look at policy options to deal… Continue reading “AI Plus”: China’s new authoritarianism
The US-China trade war has helped normalize sanctions as a tool of statecraft. In the latest dispute between China and Japan over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments on Taiwan, the risks of Beijing’s growing use of economic pressure are back in focus. This article traces the evolution of China’s economic coercion, examines Japan’s diversification strategy,… Continue reading China’s economic coercion: The case of Japan and the lesson for Europe
