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Chinese investment in Europe
![China’s Evolving Approach to Media Influence: The Case of Czechia China’s Evolving Approach to Media Influence: The Case of Czechia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-flag-540874_1280.jpg)
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.
![Demystifying China’s Role in Italy’s Port of Trieste Demystifying China’s Role in Italy’s Port of Trieste](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-10-15-29.jpg)
Demystifying China’s Role in Italy’s Port of Trieste
By Francesca Ghiretti
The ghosts of Chinese control or even ownership have haunted the port since a March 2019 MoU. But those concerns have always been overblown.
![Will Montenegro’s New Government Bring a New China Strategy? Will Montenegro’s New Government Bring a New China Strategy?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-09-11-6.jpg)
Will Montenegro’s New Government Bring a New China Strategy?
By Mladen Grgic
Montenegro saw a peaceful regime change for the first time in its history. What does that mean for China?
![China in Europe: All for One and One for All? China in Europe: All for One and One for All?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_17332518927249.jpg)
China in Europe: All for One and One for All?
By Agnes Szunomar
Chinese infrastructure-building attempts in Central and Eastern Europe are different in each country. So is the response from host governments.
![China and the Budapest-Belgrade Railway Saga China and the Budapest-Belgrade Railway Saga](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_17332518927249.jpg)
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.
![Is Italy’s Economic Crisis an Opportunity for China? Is Italy’s Economic Crisis an Opportunity for China?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-04-17-13.jpg)
Is Italy’s Economic Crisis an Opportunity for China?
By Valbona Zeneli and Michele Capriati
As Italy reels, Chinese companies might sense an opportunity to buy up more Italian brands on the cheap.
![A China-Portugal Nexus in the Making? A China-Portugal Nexus in the Making?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18339499574189.jpg)
A China-Portugal Nexus in the Making?
By Eleanor Albert
China's growing presence in Portugal exemplifies the diverse stances of EU members toward Beijing.
![Are the Gloves Coming Off in China-Germany Economic Relations? Are the Gloves Coming Off in China-Germany Economic Relations?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_19018087793199.jpg)
Are the Gloves Coming Off in China-Germany Economic Relations?
By Björn Alexander Düben
As Germany shifts its China approach, Huawei is in the crosshairs.
![How Hungary’s Path Leads to China’s Belt and Road How Hungary’s Path Leads to China’s Belt and Road](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_17331455095057.jpg)
How Hungary’s Path Leads to China’s Belt and Road
By John Macri
Hungary’s various identities are all pointing in one direction: toward Beijing.
![Italy Signs on to Belt and Road Initiative: EU-China Relations at Crossroads? Italy Signs on to Belt and Road Initiative: EU-China Relations at Crossroads?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-italy-signs-on-to-belt-and-road-initiative-eu-china-relations-at-crossroads-ap_19082411299007.jpg)
Italy Signs on to Belt and Road Initiative: EU-China Relations at Crossroads?
By Valbona Zeneli
This is a decisive moment for Europe, as it responds (for the first time) to Beijing’s industrial and commercial policies.
![China’s “16+1” Is Dead? Long Live the “17+1.” China’s “16+1” Is Dead? Long Live the “17+1.”](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-800px-china-ceec_2017_budapest.jpg)
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.
![Xi Jinping in Europe: A Tale of 2 Countries Xi Jinping in Europe: A Tale of 2 Countries](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_19085397482909.jpg)
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.