On 16th September 2021, was unveiled EU’s Indo-Pacific strategy. Can this strategy help the EU to defend its interests in the region?
EU Indo-Pacific strategy
European Union Global Gateway
On 15th September 2021, was announced the upcoming launch of the Global Gateway initiative, a possible EU rival to the BRI.
A new China-Ukraine partnership
On June 30, China and the Ukraine signed a major agreement regarding the financing and construction of transport infrastructure.
The BRI, more than just a logo
EU member States are considering launching an EU version of the Belt and Road Initiative. Would this project work along China’s BRI?
From 17+1 to 27+1 mechanism?
Lithuania decided to quit China’s 17+1 mechanism in May 2021. Is the 17+1 mechanism still relevant? Or should we move to a 27+1 dialogue?
French-Chinese-German video summit, July 2021
On 5th July, Chinese President, Xi Jinping, held a virtual meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron.
Montenegro’s debt dilemma: an opportunity to improve the BRI?
Montenegro may default because of a BRI motorway construction project. Governance and financial matters need to be improved for future BRI programmes.
Is the 17+1 format still relevant?
Relations between China and Central Eastern European (CEE) countries remain strong but the 17+1 format probably needs to get revised.
EU-China-EU Comprehensive Agreement on Investment
After seven years of negotiations, China and the European Union have approved a comprehensive agreement on investment (CAI).
President Xi Jinping spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron on the phone.
On December 9, 2020, Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with French President on the phone to increase cooperation between China and France.