Trade Wars and Policy Reforms: A Turning Point for the Global Economy
While the international community focuses its attention on trade, issues related to global production networks and flows of capital are essential to the discussion, which means monetary, investment, and fiscal policy must also be considered.
China’s Belt and Road Initiative: a Catalyst for Economic, Financial, and Good Governance Reforms?
Since its unveiling in 2013, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has developed into a sweeping global project with profound implications for the international financial system, China’s own growth model, and governance in China and in countries along the Belt.
Sino-Hellenic Cooperation on the Maritime Silk Road
China’s investments into the Greek port of Piraeus has opened further opportunities to expand Sino-Hellenic relations.
Brexit, Refugees, and Right-wing Populism: China’s Relations with an Uncertain Europe
The European Union is facing a number of challenges that could impact the block’s relationships with China, including the refugee crisis, a rise in populist political parties, and Brexit.
Reconciling Markets and Politics in a Globalized World: Views from China and the West
China's growing economic footprint in large market economies has a host of economic as well as political implications.
How Chinese Investment is Shaping European Markets
China’s economic engagement in Europe has grown considerably, but some sectors of its economy remain closed to European investors.
Maturing China-EU Engagement: Opportunities and Challenges
Since China and the EU celebrated forty years of diplomatic ties last year, many of their latest overtures have focused on upgrading investment and trade cooperation.
The Importance of East-West Cultural and Educational Exchanges
Academic and cultural exchanges can facilitate greater understanding and mutual trust between China and the international community.
The Future of the European Union
Populist movements and ongoing crises in Ukraine and Greece reveal a lack of policy consensus among EU members as they consider the union’s prospects for the future.
China-Africa Economic Cooperation in a Global Context
As interactions between China and African countries grow, observers see potential for the cooperative relationship to revitalize Africa and promote much-needed economic development.