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Navigating uncertainty: Central European public opinion on geopolitics in 2025

Executive summary The Visegrad Four (V4) countries—Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia—are navigating increased global instability with diverging political responses to shifts in US policy, Russia’s war against Ukraine, and China’s growing international influence. These geopolitical dynamics are reflected in public attitudes towards global affairs and perceptions of the major powers (the US, China, Russia, the EU,… Continue reading Navigating uncertainty: Central European public opinion on geopolitics in 2025

Situation report: Contested narratives about China on V4 social media

Key takeaways: Social media discourse on China in the Visegrad Four (V4) countries is primarily influenced by domestic divisions, with China being used as a tool in political infighting. Slovakia and Hungary’s close relations with China are a source of controversy domestically. Chinese investment in Hungary is a particularly hot-button issue due to its perceived… Continue reading Situation report: Contested narratives about China on V4 social media

TikTok exodus to Xiaohongshu: building bridges or buying into Chinese soft power?

The migration of American “TikTok refugees” to another Chinese app, Xiaohongshu (Red Note), is unlikely to revive meaningful citizen-level exchanges between the US and China. Instead, it risks becoming a one-sided narrative tool, shaped by China’s carefully curated self-portrayal. Key takeaways: The fleeting interactions between Americans and Chinese on Xiaohongshu note are likely to remain… Continue reading TikTok exodus to Xiaohongshu: building bridges or buying into Chinese soft power?

Chinese Media Watch: Trump’s territorial ambitions as seen from Beijing

Chinese media have seized on Trump’s remarks about gaining control of Canada, Greenland, and Panama, spinning the controversial comments to bolster China’s image on the global stage. Key takeaways: Trump largely framed his territorial expansion ambitions as a response to a major security threat posed by China, which did not go unnoticed in Chinese media.… Continue reading Chinese Media Watch: Trump’s territorial ambitions as seen from Beijing

Situation report: Debating Chinese EVs on social media in Central Europe

Key takeaways: Discourse related to Chinese EVs in Central Europe shows a high degree of localization, with discussions affected by pre-existing geopolitical framings: Euroscepticism in Czechia; anti-West and pro-China narratives in Hungary and Slovakia; and anti-German sentiments in Poland. Local concerns over Chinese EV investments and their potential negative impacts feature prominently in the discourse,… Continue reading Situation report: Debating Chinese EVs on social media in Central Europe

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