China

China and the US might not be decoupling but their technologies are bifurcating

Once the process of building alliances starts, it is hard to stop.

China’s overseas lending needs a full-fledged debt restructuring

US-China tech bifurcation

Compared to instant decoupling, bifurcation offers a more gradual process that requires clear understanding of the direction and speed of divergence.

EU-China relations have been – and will remain – a rollercoaster

Global trends in countries' perceptions of the Belt and Road Initiative

In this paper, we have analysed the sentiment towards the Belt and Road Initiative in the world using a large open-access dataset, namely GDELT.

Brazil is not a real middle power if it just takes China's side

Lula cannot show strategic autonomy by parroting Xi Jinping

China's good relations with Africa rely more on narratives than economic impact

China’s influence in African media narratives and digital space

What role does China play in the African media landscape?

Will Lula find his El Dorado in China?

The Brazilian president is seeking Beijing’s support for his quest for middle power prowess

A change of tack on EU-China relations

China’s 2023 work report and what it means: an AI post-mortem

China is taking a more nuanced approach to the overarching goal of GDP growth.

No gains for Europe from latest pilgrimage to Beijing

Emmanuel Macron and Ursula von der Leyen are petitioning Xi Jinping on Ukraine and other pressing issues

Will China’s new financial regulatory reform be enough to meet the challenges?

This paper aims to inform the discussion in relation to China with accounts of experiences in large and complex financial sectors.

The Belt and Road Initiative transformation makes it a more – not less- useful tool for China

The Belt and Road Initiative 2.0 is all about security

How the Belt and Road Initiative has transformed into a geopolitical tool for China.