2 March, 2026
Making sense of Zhang Youxia’s downfall – an expert roundup
A compilation of expert assessments regarding the removal of the high-ranking Chinese military leader.
Policy-relevant, research-based analysis and advice on China-related issues
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RECENT
ANALYSIS
11 February, 2026
China offers its partners economic lifelines and diplomatic cover – not military guarantees
Crises in Venezuela and Iran have shown the limits of Beijing’s support, but non-military backing can still...
11 February, 2026
Closing ranks: Russia-China energy cooperation amid escalating confrontation with the West
Cooperation in the energy sector, which has long been a key pillar of Russia-China economic relations, has...
19 January, 2026
One year in: What Trump means for China
The first year of the second Trump administration has created more opportunities for China.
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.
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Al Jazeera
29 January, 2026
China pitches itself as a reliable partner as Trump alienates US allies
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The Guardian
27 January, 2026
China sees an opportunity in Greenland, but not in the way that Trump thinks
China and Russia
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.
5 September, 2025
Power of Siberia 2: A litmus test of Sino-Russian relations
According to Russian sources, the massive Power of Siberia 2 (PoS2) pipeline is finally set to be built. Ga...
12 August, 2025
China-Russia trade in early 2025: Fueling Moscow’s war despite headwinds
Despite falling oil and car shipments dragging down headline trade figures, China remains central to sustai...
12 August, 2025
China and Russia are using the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to push alternative global order
China and Russia are using multilateral institutions like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to st...
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...
our Network
European China Knowledge Network (ECKN)
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
Samarbete med MDU inom olika forskningsprojekt.
THE EU AND CHINA
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).
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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.
19 December, 2025
China’s mineral export restrictions: Market impacts and implications
Mineral export controls from 2023–2025 were driven first by US technology restrictions and later by broader...
14 November, 2025
Swedish research collaborations with China still increasing, but politically more difficult
In recent decades, China has become Sweden’s fourth largest research partner.
13 October, 2025
Navigating Research Security: Experts Debate Collaboration with China
On September 10, 2025, the second iteration of the CEE-Nordic Dialogue on China took place – this time focu...
29 August, 2024
Chinese game changers? Potential risks associated with Chinese investments in the global video game industry
An in-depth case study to examine the Chinese presence in the gaming industry.
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.
11 March, 2025
The Chinese Communist Party’s influence over businesses
What means of influence does the CCP have over private businesses, and how is this influence exercised in p...
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...
11 December, 2024
Security concerns regarding Chinese connected cars: A short overview
The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) and smart car technology is increasingly raising concerns over cybersec...
28 June, 2024
National Perspectives on Europe’s De-risking from China
A report by the European Think-tank Network on China (ETNC)
Principles and pragmatism: China’s evolving approach to Israel and Palestine