China Europe policy

What ‘De-risking’ Means for China

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What ‘De-risking’ Means for China

Advertisement There was much for Beijing to dislike in the publicly-announced results of the G-7 Summit held in Hiroshima from May 19 to 21. In addition to taking strategic and political positions adverse to China, the leaders of Germany, France, Italy, Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union jointly affirmed … Read more

Sensing Opportunities, China Weighs Its Diplomatic Options in Europe 

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Sensing Opportunities, China Weighs Its Diplomatic Options in Europe 

Advertisement The war in Ukraine is entering an uncertain but consequential phase. Ukrainian forces are preparing to mount a long-awaited counteroffensive that could see significant Russian military defeats, a costly setback to Ukraine, or a modified version of the status quo. Beijing is grappling with this uncertainty by expanding its diplomatic involvement and positioning itself … Read more