25/04/2022
The idea that Europe has grown dependent on China is now a common refrain, but just how is this notion understood in capitals across the continent?
China
In 2017, Secretary General Xi Jinping said: "This is an era that will see China move closer to the center of the world stage". The People's Republic of China is indeed at a pivotal moment in its history, gradually acquiring all the components of power and competing with, if not surpassing, the major world powers. This new status is challenging the global balance of power, raising questions and awakening fears. The European Union and its member states are seeking to adapt their position vis-à-vis China, to face its new diplomatic assertiveness, the rise of its military and technological capacities, and to deal with the Sino-American rivalry. However, since Beijing's international policy cannot be dissociated from its domestic context, it is also necessary to analyze the internal political dynamics that dictate foreign policy choices.
Through its research activities, Ifri's Center for Asian Studies aims to provide a better understanding of contemporary China and its position on the world stage.
Françoise NICOLAS
Senior Research Fellow and Director of Ifri's Center for Asian Studies
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John SEAMAN
Research Fellow, Center for Asian Studies
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Marc JULIENNE
Research Fellow, Head of China Research, Center for Asian Studies, Ifri
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Claude MEYER
Senior Advisor, Center for Asian Studies
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Oct
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Apr
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from 09:30 to 11:00
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