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

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.

Czechia: A Case Study of China’s Changing Overseas Propaganda Efforts

Czechia: A Case Study of China’s Changing Overseas Propaganda Efforts

By Filip Sebok
How China localizes its propaganda via disinformation outlets in the Czech Republic.
China’s EU Sanctions Are the Latest Proof: Beijing Doesn’t Understand Democracies

China’s EU Sanctions Are the Latest Proof: Beijing Doesn’t Understand Democracies

By Andreea Brînză
Once again, Beijing has misunderstood the functioning of democratic institutions. It’s part of a long-standing pattern of missteps.

China’s Evolving Approach to Media Influence: The Case of Czechia

China’s Evolving Approach to Media Influence: The Case of Czechia

By Ivana Karásková
The Czech experience reveals the limits of investment screening as a way to protect against Chinese pressure on media outlets.

Czech Delegation Pledges Support for Taiwan, Vows Not to Bow to Chinese Threats

Czech Delegation Pledges Support for Taiwan, Vows Not to Bow to Chinese Threats

By Nick Aspinwall
A delegation headed by the Senate president and the mayor of Prague won hearts in Taiwan and shrugged off threats from China’s foreign minister.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

How Will China Respond to the Czech Senate President’s Visit to Taiwan?

How Will China Respond to the Czech Senate President’s Visit to Taiwan?

By Matej Šimalčík and Richard Q. Turcsányi
The visit met with harsh rhetoric from Chinese officials. Beijing’s responses to European countries in previous cases offer possible scenarios for how China might react. 

Central and Eastern Europe Is Not in Bed With China

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.
Sister-City Relations and Identity Politics: The Case of Prague, Beijing, Taipei, and Shanghai

Sister-City Relations and Identity Politics: The Case of Prague, Beijing, Taipei, and Shanghai

By Matej Šimalčík and Adam Kalivoda
Shanghai’s cancellation of its partnership with Prague reveals how normally apolitical relations are increasingly tainted by identity politics.

Czech Companies the Latest Target of Chinese Retaliation for Taiwan Ties

Czech Companies the Latest Target of Chinese Retaliation for Taiwan Ties

By Nick Aspinwall
The Chinese government threatened Czech companies over a planned Taiwan visit by a top Czech official. It’s part of a global strategy to pressure entities that engage with Taiwan.

What’s Behind the Prague-Taipei Sister City Ties?

What’s Behind the Prague-Taipei Sister City Ties?

By Gregory Coutaz
The move has interesting implications for domestic politics in both the Czech Republic and Taiwan, as well as for China-Czech relations.

Prague vs. Beijing: Estranged Sister Cities

Prague vs. Beijing: Estranged Sister Cities

By Manuel Eckert and Richard Q. Turcsányi
Is the severing of sister city ties between Prague and Beijing a case of Chinese punishment or Czech politics?
Behind the Huawei Backlash in Poland and the Czech Republic

Behind the Huawei Backlash in Poland and the Czech Republic

By Alicja Bachulska and Richard Q. Turcsányi
Both cases point to a deeper problem with China’s Central and Eastern Europe strategy.

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