Bert Hofman: April 1, 2022

Bert Hofman: April 1, 2022

China is now the second largest economy in the world, and its growth prospects are of key concerns. In the short term, China’s growth projections are clouded by the war in the Ukraine and resurgence of COVID-19. In the long run, demographics, trade and tech wars and...
Alicia García-Herrero: March 22, 2022

Alicia García-Herrero: March 22, 2022

This talk will focus on the short-term economic implications and medium-term consequences of international sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, as well as the financial linkages between Russia and China, China’s role and how it may affect Russia’s ability...
Maria Repnikova: March 15, 2022

Maria Repnikova: March 15, 2022

Maria will introduce the key themes from her recent book “Chinese Soft Power”, including how China’s visions differ from those of the West, and how soft power is implemented across key public diplomacy channels. She will also discuss the areas we should pay closer...
Alexander Gabuev: March 10, 2022

Alexander Gabuev: March 10, 2022

On February 4, Xi Jinping welcomed Russia’s President Vladimir Putin for the first in-person summit since COVID. Despite the pandemic, the relationship has improved – trade has surpassed $140 billion, both sides are joined in their opposition to U.S.-led security...
Justyna Szczudlik: March 10, 2022

Justyna Szczudlik: March 10, 2022

China’s foreign minister Wang Yi reaffirmed yesterday that China-Russia ties are “rock solid.” This comes as Chinese officials are trying to sound neutral, and vague on Russia’s war in Ukraine. Beijing’s stance has not changed despite ongoing q e brutal Russian...