The sentencing [of Michael Spavor] to eleven years in prison without a real trial and after years of detention in disastrous conditions is a very tragic preliminary ending
Janka Oertel comments on China’s “hostage diplomacy”
The sentencing [of Michael Spavor] to eleven years in prison without a real trial and after years of detention in disastrous conditions is a very tragic preliminary ending
Janka Oertel comments on China’s “hostage diplomacy”
It seems like the classic story of David versus Goliath. How does Lithuania dare to challenge China? It will be interesting to see how it ends
Janka Oertel argues that France and Germany should get used to other EU member states like Lithuania forging their own policies on China
The recent shift in tone is a good expression of the overall changing sentiment in Europe, and in a way, Lithuania is making use of its very limited dependence on China
Janka Oertel analyses Lithuania’s shifting relationships with Taiwan and China
Any new initiative must rapidly lead to an increase in actual high-quality infrastructure projects in countries of strategic concern to EU interests – particularly in the Indo-Pacific region
Janka Oertel outlines the steps needed to make the European connectivity initiative a success
Taiwan has been increasing its outreach to Europe for a while, as European sentiment towards China is changing and Europe’s role in the emerging conflicts with China becomes much more pronounced
Janka Oertel looks at the underlying reasons for increased Taiwanese engagement in Europe
The Chinese navy is projecting power on the world’s oceans. We have already seen them conduct operations with the Russian navy in the Baltic Sea, as well as operating in the Mediterranean
Janka Oertel comments on the global ambitions of the Chinese navy
Merkel’s position on China will not change in the remaining months of her time as chancellor, so it will be important for the Biden administration to think beyond the current set-up
Janka Oertel hints that Berlin could be ready for a tougher stance on China — after the summer
That China’s head of state is personally focusing on the topic is good for climate protection. Since failure is not an not an option for Xi.
One of the issues on which the EU could continue to cooperate with China is global climate protection – since this is in the People’s Republic’s own interest, as Janka Oertel in the IP Journal writes
A stronger partnership and more investment with India would strengthen the EU’s ability to set regulatory standards and pursue more ambitious agreements as the World Trade Organization weakens
Janka Oertel comments on an article stressing the need for a stronger EU-India partnership
If the EU continues to remain strategically undecided, this can only benefit China and create new risks of dependence on the EU
Janka Oertel on Europe’s position vis-à-vis China