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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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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.
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.
15 October, 2025
China’s interests in Africa
Chinese narratives advocating for a multipolar international order find strong resonance across the continent.
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.
18 June, 2025
China’s sanctions gambit: Formal and informal economic coercion in the second trade war
In the first half of 2025, China responded to the renewed US–China trade war with more aggressive and sophi...
13 June, 2024
The recent backlash against China in the Nordic Arctic: Prospects for future Chinese engagement in the region
Investment in Nordic minerals and infrastructure is hindered by various factors.
7 June, 2024
China’s foreign election interference: an overview of its global impact
The country has interfered in many democratic elections around the world in the post-Cold War period.
30 May, 2024
Navigating Chinese presence in the Swedish media landscape
The CCP interacts with the news media in several different ways.
16 April, 2024
A brief overview of China’s climate policy
The country is both the world’s biggest emitter of CO2 and the biggest investor in green energy.