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The Swedish National China Centre regularly publishes analysis in various formats. Please see the Swedish homepage for publications in Swedish.
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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.
14 April, 2026
Dialogue among Swedish research organisations on China
Report from a meeting with 13 Swedish organizations working with open research and analysis on China.
10 April, 2026
The Chinese Communist Party’s vision of Ecological Civilization: An explainer
On the ideological foundations of the CCP’s environmental policy.
27 March, 2026
The Putailai investment case: Geopolitical challenges for municipalities in Sweden
On the dilemma of balancing security considerations with regional development.
18 March, 2026
What does China’s new five-year plan mean for the EU?
On the role of five-year plans in the Chinese system and it's implications for Europe.
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.
17 February, 2026
Principles and pragmatism: China’s evolving approach to Israel and Palestine
On China’s delicate balancing act between rhetoric and practice in the Middle East.
Technology as leverage: The rationale behind China’s export controls