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Chinese investment in Europe

Xi Jinping in Europe: A Tale of 2 Countries
By Shannon Tiezzi
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.

China’s Bid for the Heart and Soul of Italy
By Duncan Bartlett
Italy has officially joined China’s Belt and Road. But at home and abroad, not everyone is happy with the move.

What’s New About China’s Latest EU Policy Paper?
By Julian Chan
The last policy paper was issued just four years before. What changed?

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.

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.

China’s Golden Era in Portugal
By Philippe Le Corre
Why is this medium-sized southern European country being targeted by Chinese investors?

Post-Brexit UK-China Relations: Impact on the US
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Yu Jie.

Is Europe Finally Pushing Back On Chinese Investments?
By Erik Brattberg and Etienne Soula
Germany, France, and the UK are increasing scrutiny of Chinese investment. Will a unified EU approach follow?

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
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.

Could the China-EU High Summit Preserve the Global Trade Order?
By Shi Zhiqin
China and Europe have converging interests in upholding the legitimacy of international trade.

What to Expect at the 2018 China-CEE 16+1 Summit
By Richard Q. Turcsanyi
What to watch for as the premiers of China and Central and Eastern European countries gather in Sofia.

Ukraine: China Flexes Its Investment Muscle
By Jack Laurenson
“If China wants to come here and improve our ports and railways and build our roads, why would we stop them?”

Sizing up Chinese Investments in Europe
By John Seaman, Miguel Otero-Iglesias, and Mikko Huotari
How can Europe strike the right balance between security and economic openness?

Europe Ponders How to Curb China's High-Tech Buying Spree
By Friso Stevens
Struggling to reconcile stark differences, the Commission’s push to level the playing field is unlikely to make a dent.

Who Benefits From the Chinese-Built Hungary-Serbia Railway?
By Zoltán Vörös
The details behind the project make it clear that China is the real winner.

China in Eastern Europe: Poland's Perspective
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Marcin Jaskuła.

China and Germany: So Far, Yet So Close
By Shashi Tharoor
An unexpected partnership emerged between Beijing and Berlin. But how should Germany respond to China’s rise: engage or embrace?

Growing Tensions Between China and the EU Over 16+1 Platform
By Richard Q. Turcsanyi
The EU is increasingly suspicious of China's specialized outreach to Central and Eastern Europe. Should it be?

What Has China Accomplished in Central and Eastern Europe?
By Valbona Zeneli
Each year, the 16+1 summit has Central and Eastern European states clamoring for Chinese money.

China’s Charm Offensive in Eastern Europe Challenges EU Cohesion
By Lucrezia Poggetti
China is building the 16+1 initiative into a platform for its Belt and Road Initiative, with consequences for the EU.

Belt And Road Initiative: EU Strategic Interests In Asia
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Richard Ghiasy.

Has Winter Come for Chinese Investments in the EU?
By Magda Tsakalidou
European governments are increasingly suspicious of China's state-driven investment strategy.

Challenges and Successes of Chinese Foreign Investments
By Young China Watchers
An interview with Philippe Le Corre.