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The UK hosts one of the world’s most reputable higher education sectors. With a strong emphasis on world-class research and international partnerships, the academic rigor and global prestige of British universities have attracted students and collaborations from around the world. The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is one of the UK’s most important academic partners, second only… Continue reading United Kingdom: Opaque research ties, hidden CCP influence at the expense of a large Chinese student diaspora

China’s higher education, research cooperation, and overall economic relationship with Croatia were relatively stagnant after Croatia joined the 14+1 cooperation format and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2012. However, in 2017, under Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, cooperation within the 14+1 framework was reinvigorated. Although Croatia’s academic ties with Chinese counterparts are not as… Continue reading Croatia: China’s growing role in Croatia through academic ties

Luxembourg’s higher education sector is modest in scale but closely integrated into the broader European academic landscape. Anchored by the University of Luxembourg, the country’s sole public university, it emphasizes research priorities aligned with EU agendas, such as sustainability, digital transformation, and health. However, while its international cooperation is primarily European, Luxembourg also maintains limited… Continue reading Luxembourg: Low stakes cooperation with China across academia

Diplomatic relations between Spain and China have spanned over 50 years, characterized by ongoing (if sometimes uneven) dialogue at the governmental, social, cultural, and educational levels. In the educational sphere, out of Spain’s 50 public universities, 48 have had or currently have cooperation agreements with Chinese entities. In September 2024, during Spanish Prime Minister Pedro… Continue reading Spain: Bridges and blind spots in the relationship between Spanish universities and China