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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.
6 November, 2025
China–Russia military cooperation targeting Taiwan could link the European and Asia–Pacific theaters
China and Russia’s expanding military cooperation marks a deepening quasi-alliance that compels defense pla...
6 November, 2025
Friends Moving Apart? China and Russia at the United Nations
While the two countries remain closely aligned in their voting, data shows a gradual decline in coordination.
15 October, 2025
China’s interests in Africa
Chinese narratives advocating for a multipolar international order find strong resonance across the continent.
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...
3 October, 2025
Perspectives from Chinese scholarship on India’s role in the Quad: The prospect of an “Asian NATO”
Chinese scholars note that India has changed its approach from a cautious to an active one. However, they a...
25 September, 2025
Fighting plastics pollution: An opportunity for EU-China cooperation
The continued non-negotiation of a global plastics treaty calls for alternative strategies for collaboration.
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...