Russian and Chinese vaccine diplomacy at work
Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic are once again showing disregard for European solidarity, negotiating deals for Eastern vaccines, even at the price of sparking government crises.
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Mask Diplomacy
The Chinese authorities are doing everything to direct the attention of the world away from their mistakes that contributed to the spread of the pandemic – says Alicja Bachulska, an analyst of Chinese politics
Belt, road, and humbug. China’s investments in Poland
Until recently, Poland was the biggest recipient of Chinese investment of the Visegrad Group countries and the eighth biggest in the European Union. It is a thing of the past, though. And the future does not look so rosy anymore. How does China engage in Poland? This question has no simple answer. Polish politicians like […]
Silk route and realities
Polish politicians have a mouth full of clichés about the entry of big Chinese businesses into the country. The only person looking after their interests today is Marek Suski, the head of the Prime Minister’s political cabinet. He is doing it unofficially. And he has no idea about China or business.
The ghost train
All Hungarian governments have adhered to policy towards China. However, China may not be willing to help as evidenced by planned infrastructure projects falling through and promised loans never materializing. What are the reasons behind China’s reluctance to invest in Hungary?
Anita Komuves
Facts and propaganda: China goes to Visegrad