Insights from Romeo Orlandi.

Hungary’s various identities are all pointing in one direction: toward Beijing.

This is a decisive moment for Europe, as it responds (for the first time) to Beijing’s industrial and commercial policies.

Xi’s receptions in Italy and France were markedly different. So were the benefits for the hosts – but not in the way you’d expect.

Italy has officially joined China’s Belt and Road. But at home and abroad, not everyone is happy with the move.

Don't overlook the historical underpinnings of the modern day China-Italy connection.

For all the overtures to China that Rome is making, Italy has not yet settled on what kind of relationship it actually wants.

The last policy paper was issued just four years before. What changed?

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

Why is this medium-sized southern European country being targeted by Chinese investors?

The EU’s new strategy on “Connecting Europe with Asia” could spell trouble for China’s “Belt and Road Initiative.”

The EU's new Connectivity Strategy is a long overdue response to China's assertive behavior.

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.

How the Belt and Road is playing out in one rural Chinese province's links to Europe.

“If China wants to come here and improve our ports and railways and build our roads, why would we stop them?”