In today’s episode of Oh! I Didn’t Know That, we’re learning about a unique international network that’s piecing together the puzzle of China’s influence across Europe and beyond with Ivana Karaskova. It’s called CHOICE, short for China Observers in Central and Eastern Europe, and it brings together over 130 experts from academia, journalism, government, and civil society. From tracking investments to analyzing media narratives, this group is uncovering how China engages with European societies, and why that matters. We’ll hear how it began, what the 16+1 initiative means, and why understanding influence starts with seeing the whole picture.