The China dream goes digital: Technology in the age of Xi
Introduction François Godement Developments in the digital and artificial intelligence arenas in China have attracted so much hype abroad that…
Publications – Asia
Fear and loathing on the New Silk Road: Chinese security in Afghanistan and beyond
China’s priorities are shifting towards the containment of security threats in its region, and Europe should capitalise on this trend
The Trump opportunity: Chinese perceptions of the US administration
Four views from our authors on Chinese and Taiwanese views of the roots of Trump’s strategy and trade policy, and Chinese blind spots
Blue China: Navigating the Maritime Silk Road to Europe
China’s Maritime Silk Road project is affecting Europe in vital areas of interest like maritime trade, shipbuilding, and the global reach of the Chinese navy
The United Nations of China: A vision of the world order
China has already brought the world “Socialism with Chinese characteristics”. Will its next goal be a “United Nations with Chinese characteristics”?
China’s “New Era” with Xi Jinping characteristics
The meaning of the Chinese “new era” is tied to Xi Jinping. This publication explores how much his increased ideological control is changing China.
China at the gates: A new power audit of EU-China relations
Europeans should adopt more realist positions vis-à-vis China, to defend their own interests and urgently restore balance in the relationship
Pre-empting defeat: In search of North Korea’s nuclear doctrine
Pyongyang’s is prepared to carry out a pre-emptive nuclear strike against both military and civilian targets if it detects an imminent attack
Grand Designs: Does China have a ‘Grand Strategy’?
The Chinese Communist Party Congress in October will indicate whether China has departed from its ‘peaceful rise’ in favour of an ambitious grand strategy
China and the Mediterranean: Open for business?
Introduction Partnering with China on its ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative, also known as the ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ (BRI), is often like looking at…