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China’s Geopolitical Aims: The Curious Case of the 16-Plus-1

By Kerry Brown

May 03, 2017

What the odd grouping of 16 Central and European countries says about China's global role.

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December 04, 2015

The Limits of China's Cooperation With Central and Eastern Europe

What "new beginnings, new domains, and new visions" are possible for China-CEE cooperation?

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The Limits of China's Cooperation With Central and Eastern Europe

June 30, 2015

Abe and Putin May Meet in November

Shinzo Abe and Vladimir Putin will plan to meet on the sidelines of international summits in November 2015.

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Abe and Putin May Meet in November

December 17, 2014

Chinese Premier Links Central Asia, Europe With Silk Road Tour

Premier Li Keqiang's visits to Kazakhstan and Serbia are focused on promoting the Silk Road Economic Belt.

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Chinese Premier Links Central Asia, Europe With Silk Road Tour

October 14, 2014

Is China’s Money Enough to Unite Central and Eastern Europe?

China seeks political support through new diplomatic groups. But often its "partners" are only interested in handouts.

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Is China’s Money Enough to Unite Central and Eastern Europe?

November 27, 2013

China 'Marches West' — To Europe

China’s outreach to Eastern Europe adds a new leg to the “New Silk Road.”

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China 'Marches West' — To Europe

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