5 November, 2026
China and the Gulf States beyond the Iran War: Prospects and implications for Europe
On China’s relations with the Gulf states against the backdrop of the Iran war.
Policy-relevant, research-based analysis and advice on China-related issues
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RECENT
ANALYSIS
3 November, 2026
Why Xi may have his own reasons to avert a US-Russia-China summit
Eva Seiwert
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have put Xi Jinpin...
16 October, 2026
The future of China-India relations: Key drivers and scenarios
On the future trajectory of China-India relations and the implications for global affairs.
5 October, 2026
Compliance Dilemmas: How Nordic Multinationals Cope with a Complex Compliance Environment in China
On how companies in China navigate competing legal and regulatory frameworks.
CHINA-RUSSIA DASHBOARD
Sino-Russian relations are now closer than at any point in recent decades. Amid today’s historic geopolitical tensions, understanding the character and components of the relationship between two of the world’s most influential powers is more crucial than ever.
The China-Russia dashboard seeks to support that understanding by tracking and analyzing the economic, political, security, and societal dimensions of China–Russia relations, as well as how their quality evolves over time.
NKK IN MEDIA
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South China Morning Post
2 August, 2026
China’s Wang Yi to test whether transatlantic turmoil can soften Europe’s Nordic hawks
EN
Süddeutsche Zeitung
4 May, 2026
„China-Kompetenz ist kein Nischenthema, sondern Teil strategischer Souveränität“
EN
Al Jazeera
29 January, 2026
China pitches itself as a reliable partner as Trump alienates US allies
China and Russia
8 September, 2026
CEE-Nordic Dialogue on Chinese Information Manipulation and Interference
Report from the fourth iteration of the CEE-Nordic Dialogue on China.
1 December, 2025
Unequal partners: Consequences of the power shift in Sino-Russian relations
Shifting power dynamics are reshaping China and Russia's relations and roles in the Arctic and Central Asia.
9 June, 2025
CEE-Nordic Dialogue Explores the Strategic Logic and Limits of China-Russia Cooperation
On May 19, 2025, the CEE-Nordic Dialogue on China was co-organized by the China Observers in Central and Ea...
5 March, 2025
What the Yi Peng 3 cable-cutting incident reveals about China-Russia relations
Four hypotheses on China’s involvement in the Baltic Sea cable sabotage and its impact on Russia-China rela...
22 October, 2024
Sino-Russian cooperation in the Arctic: Implications for Nordic countries and recommended policy responses
Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the two countries pledged to strengthen their cooperatio...
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European China Knowledge Network (E-CKN)
A network established to bring together EU representatives and China experts across the union.
European Think-tank Network on China
A gathering of China experts from a selection of European think tanks focusing on Chinese foreign policy and EU-China relations.
CEE-Nordic Dialogue on China
A platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration among actors in the Nordic, Baltic, and Central and Eastern European regions.
ReConnect China
A Horizon Europe project examining the opportunities and challenges in Europe's relations with China.
Research and education about China in Sweden in collaboration with Mälardalen University
Collaboration with MDU in various research projects.
SECURITY AND INTERFERENCE
16 May, 2025
Sources of instability – reading China’s new national security white paper
China’s new white paper on national security outlines a broad and increasingly complex risk landscape.
1 October, 2026
Mobilising Chinese society: The case of national defence education
On the resurgence of China's National Defence Education (NDE) since 2018.
26 June, 2026
China’s soft power narratives: Influencers as intermediaries in Sweden
On China's use of influencer-driven campaigns in Sweden.
2 June, 2026
Chinese government efforts to influence Swedish media
On Chinese authoritarian influence attempts on Swedish language media outlets.
26 June, 2025
Quest for Strategic Autonomy? Europe Grapples with the US – China Rivalry
A report by the European Think-tank Network on China (ETNC).
RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
11 October, 2024
Chinese presence in the Swedish wind energy sector: Vulnerabilities and risks
Chinese state-owned companies control 10.4 percent of Sweden’s installed wind power capacity.
22 September, 2026
The limits of techno-optimism: AI, employment, and social progress in China
On concerns about AI-driven job displacement and the political risks it may create.
30 June, 2026
Fragmented Europe: Dealing with China as a technology and innovation power
A report by the European Think-tank Network on China (ETNC).
7 May, 2026
A new Great Leap Forward? China’s race for tech supremacy despite costs
On China's pursuit of technological dominance to enhance state power and geopolitical advantage.
28 April, 2026
What does China’s undisclosed strategic minerals catalogue reveal about its industrial priorities?
On a Chinese catalogue of strategic minerals and its use as geopolitical leverage.
Public pensions and China risk: The case of Sweden’s AP7