A new paper by Rumena Filipova provides a captivating insight into the financial presence of China in two countries of the Eastern Balkans – Bulgaria and Romania, and Chinese tactics of using corrosive capital to influence political decision making. Overall, the influx of Chinese corrosive capital in Bulgaria and Romania and the accompanying deterioration of… Continue reading Danger Almost Deferred? Chinese Corrosive Capital in Bulgaria and Romania
Despite the physical distance, China is increasingly attempting to project its power and influence policymaking in Central Europe. Even though a latecomer, it has managed to make considerable inroads into Central Europe in the past decade, especially since it initiated a platform of cooperation with Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries known as the 16+1.… Continue reading Oligarchs and Party Folks: Chinese Corrosive Capital in Slovakia and Czechia
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
