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Czech Senate President Milos Vystrcil on China, Taiwan, and the 16+1
June 11, 2022

Czech Senate President Milos Vystrcil on China, Taiwan, and the 16+1

By Shannon Tiezzi
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.

How China’s 17+1 Became a Zombie Mechanism
February 10, 2021

How China’s 17+1 Became a Zombie Mechanism

By Andreea Brînză
The Central and Eastern European countries were supposed to be China’s gateway to Europe; instead they have become its biggest headache
China Doesn’t Understand Europe, and It Shows
September 04, 2020

China Doesn’t Understand Europe, and It Shows

By Andreea Brînză
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.

Central and Eastern Europe Is Not in Bed With China
July 03, 2020

Central and Eastern Europe Is Not in Bed With China

By Andreea Brînză
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.

China and the Budapest-Belgrade Railway Saga
April 28, 2020

China and the Budapest-Belgrade Railway Saga

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

EU China Policy: Time to Toughen Up?
April 02, 2019

EU China Policy: Time to Toughen Up?

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Jonas Parello-Plesner.

China’s “16+1” Is Dead? Long Live the “17+1.”
March 29, 2019

China’s “16+1” Is Dead? Long Live the “17+1.”

By Emilian Kavalski
This year’s summit might be the last for the “16+1” initiative – not because it’s dying, but because it’s expanding.
Serbia: China’s Open Door to the Balkans
January 01, 2019

Serbia: China’s Open Door to the Balkans

By Philippe Le Corre and Vuk Vuksanovic
China is playing an increasingly active role in Serbia, part of its expansion in Central and Eastern Europe.

The Belt and Road in Europe: 5 Years Later
September 01, 2018

The Belt and Road in Europe: 5 Years Later

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

China’s Europe Policy Poses a Challenge to EU Cohesion
August 16, 2018

China’s Europe Policy Poses a Challenge to EU Cohesion

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

What’s Next for China’s 16+1 Platform in Central and Eastern Europe?
July 03, 2018

What’s Next for China’s 16+1 Platform in Central and Eastern Europe?

By Alicja Bachulska
The debate over development of the 16+1 platform continues.
China in Eastern Europe: Poland's Perspective
December 19, 2017

China in Eastern Europe: Poland's Perspective

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Marcin Jaskuła.

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