Beijing tests Brussels through Lithuania
Prof. Richard Whitman assesses the European Union’s response to the People’s Republic of China’s attempt to isolate Lithuania over its support for Taiwan
China Observatory
Outcomes of the Biden-Xi virtual summit
Charles Parton OBE analyses the discussion points and outcomes of the virtual summit between President Biden and General Secretary Xi
Is the Chinese Communist Party’s green agenda real?
Matthew Henderson delves into the realities of the Chinese Communist Party's green agenda and assesses their record on climate policy
Taiwan’s strategic significance to Britain
Matthew Henderson explains why the ongoing tensions surrounding Taiwan matters to Britain amidst its Indo-Pacific strategic tilt
China’s interests in Afghanistan
Prof. John Hemmings explains why China is putting so much effort into staying on the Taliban’s good side and what it wants out of Afghanistan
The genocide in Xinjiang cannot be overlooked
Matthew Henderson explains why the genocide committed by the Chinese Communist Party in Xinjiang cannot be overlooked
China’s influence in Europe takes a Baltic hit
Viktorija Starych-Samuolienė assesses the geopolitical implications of Lithuania and Estonia’s decision to downgrade relations with China
China in the Integrated Review
Charles Parton OBE analyses the Integrated Review’s approach towards China, which it describes as a ‘systemic competitor’. Are its prescriptions realistic?
China and Russia: closing the maritime system?
Prof. John Hemmings explains how China and Russia are trying to close the open maritime system. What could Britain and other democracies do to respond?