And this was visible in von der Leyen’s speech — Europe is not about decoupling, this American-style decoupling
Alicja Bachulska suggests that Europe was not on board with U.S.-led plans to isolate China
And this was visible in von der Leyen’s speech — Europe is not about decoupling, this American-style decoupling
Alicja Bachulska suggests that Europe was not on board with U.S.-led plans to isolate China
Now it is largely a matter of damage control … but Macron’s visit has had deep consequences and there is no clarity yet about what kind balance will ultimately emerge
Alicja Bachulska comments on German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock’s visit to Beijing
With Macron, this business delegation, it’s definitely a signal towards Beijing that economic cooperation is still very high on the agenda in Paris, but also at the level of the EU as a whole
Alicja Bachulska on Macron’s and von der Leyen’s joint visit to China
From von der Leyen’s latest speech, it is clear that Europe is not aiming at taking the distance from China, as the United States are doing
Alicja Bachulska comments on von der Leyen and Macron’s visit to China and on relations between Brussels and Beijing
For China, Ukraine and Europe are puppets of the United States which will pay the ultimate price of the conflict, but they are not autonomous actors
Interview to Alicja Bachulska on China’s position on the war in Ukraine
Alicja Bachulska on the Chinese positions presented at the Munich Security Conference
China’s goal is to address the global South and present China as a responsible leader
The Chinese position on Russia’s war in Ukraine has not changed, Alicja Bachulska explains
If Europe wants to influence U.S.-China rivalry in any substantial way, it should not give into the temptation of returning to business as usual in its relations with Beijing
Alicja Bachulska answers the question of whether Europe can influence the US-China rivalry
It is another example of a broader shift in the perception of China not only as an economic opportunity, but also as a political responsibility
Alicja Buchalska comments on the new Czech president’s stance on Beijing
China’s ‘wolf warrior’ diplomacy and its tacit approval of Russia’s war in Ukraine have not only affected the country’s economy, but also its image in the eyes of its European partners
Alicja Bachulska on the impact of China’s recent diplomatic moves