16+1 initiative

The Czech Senate president discusses his 2020 trip to Taiwan, the future of China-Czechia relations, and the future of EU efforts in the Indo-Pacific.

The Central and Eastern European countries were supposed to be China’s gateway to Europe; instead they have become its biggest headache

From its original CEE outreach to Wang Yi’s recent trip, China’s pursuit of short-term goals has interfered with its long-term relations in Europe.

Western analysts often parrot Chinese talking points about the strength of China’s presence in the region. The truth is far less rosy for Beijing.

The railway became the BRI’s most important project in Europe -- but nearly seven years later, the story still isn’t over.

Insights from Jonas Parello-Plesner.

This year’s summit might be the last for the “16+1” initiative – not because it’s dying, but because it’s expanding.

China is playing an increasingly active role in Serbia, part of its expansion in Central and Eastern Europe.

What do European countries think about the BRI, five years after its launch?

China used to be a strong proponent of a stable and unified Europe, but recent moves hint that Beijing’s priorities have changed.

The debate over development of the 16+1 platform continues.