How can Europe manage the trade-off between climate, economic and security goals in the Electric Vehicle race with China? @tobiasgehrke.bsky.social@ecfr.bsky.socialbuff.ly/48lkDNx
The electric vehicle industry demonstrates the challenges of de-risking in practice. The EU needs more than tariffs if it wants to prevent a looming over-dependence on Chinese electric vehicles…
Will 2024 see the return of the dragon or another year of a stifling China, scrapping to alleviate domestic risks? @ecfr.bsky.socialbuff.ly/490ZAkr
Two decades ago, China’s reformist economists walked the halls of power and dictated policy. Now, they have been sidelined in favour of a new priority: national security. What happened?
Inclusiveness isn't enough. The EU must actively prioritise the pressing threats that the Global South faces to compete with China's influence. For Pacific Island states, climate and security are now intertwined. @manishareuter.bsky.social@ecfr.bsky.socialbuff.ly/3GACunO
The Falepili Union treaty prioritises Tuvalu’s urgent concerns about climate change. As the EU looks to deepen relations with partners in the Indo-Pacific, it should tailor its offers to regional…
What does the future hold for EU-Taiwan relations? @jamescrabtree.bsky.social@ecfr.bsky.socialbuff.ly/47CPipa
Tensions over Taiwan are likely to rise in the aftermath of this weekend’s election, regardless of who wins. The next president will seek closer ties with Europe, which will necessitate a more coheren...
Can Europe trust Chinese companies to drive the digital and green transition? European policymakers must smell the fire and react fast. @oertel_janka @ECFR buff.ly/3SwFSHe
📢 We're thrilled to launch our Multilateral Matchmaker! European policymakers can now pinpoint partners aligned with Europe in key policy areas, boosting common interests globally. @jpuglierin.bsky.social@rafaelloss.bsky.socialbuff.ly/3SXl7Vp
Multilateral coalitions are increasingly important for combatting global challenges. Europeans have many eligible – and untapped – potential partner countries, but to stand out they need to ensure…
As the Chinese economy simmers through 2024, European policymakers should reflect on Beijing's inward turn and the implication of Xi's mission to "insulate the country from external shocks". From Alicia Bachulska. @ecfr.bsky.socialecfr.eu/article/the-...
China’s zero-covid fallout may represent the start of a new chapter for China – one in which it becomes an increasingly unpredictable force in the world
"In over two decades of visiting China I have never encountered so much frustration and lack of hope" -Mark Leonard describes the profound changes occurring in China. @ecfr.bsky.socialbuff.ly/42vFITZbuff.ly/490ZAkr
Two decades ago, China’s reformist economists walked the halls of power and dictated policy. Now, they have been sidelined in favour of a new priority: national security. What happened?
A call to action to European policymakers from @jankaoertel.bsky.social@ecfr.bsky.socialbuff.ly/3SwFSHe
Read policy fellow, Alicja Bachulska contributing to @japantimes.co.jpwww.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/01...@ecfr.bsky.social
The package includes requiring member states to potentially prevent foreign direct investments that may pose a risk to the bloc’s security.