EU-China Podcast

In this episode, we take a look at the big picture and take a geopolitical perspective to tackle a question - how has the narrative of EU-China relations been changing in the last years?

 Our guest - Shada Islam - is the Director of Europe and Geopolitics at Friends of Europe think tank and a visiting professor at the College of Europe. She has been identified as one of the most influential women in Brussels by Politico. Long time proponent of European engagement with Asia, she is working to facilitate a space for dialogue among policymakers, experts, and business people for open discussions on EU-China – and EU-Asia - relations.

*Link to the report mentioned in the intro is available in a transcript of this episode at: euchinahub.com *

In this episode, we take a look at the big picture and take a geopolitical perspective to tackle a question - how has the narrative of EU-China relations been changing in the last years?

 Our guest - Shada Islam - is the Director of Europe and Geopolitics at Friends of Europe think tank and a visiting professor at the College of Europe. She has been identified as one of the most influential women in Brussels by Politico. Long time proponent of European engagement with Asia, she is working to facilitate a space for dialogue among policymakers, experts, and business people for open discussions on EU-China – and EU-Asia - relations.

*Link to the report mentioned in the intro is available in a transcript of this episode at: euchinahub.com *

In todays news we cover:

• Coronavirus Strikes Amid Chinese New Year
• EU and China complete another round of BIT negotiations
• Can an alliance including EU and China save WTO?
• Trump Targets Europe at Davos Forum
• Merkel and Macron call Xi Jinping
• EU’s Huawei toolbox about to go public
• What do members states plan to do in the Face of US-China Rivalry?

In todays news we cover:

• Coronavirus Strikes Amid Chinese New Year
• EU and China complete another round of BIT negotiations
• Can an alliance including EU and China save WTO?
• Trump Targets Europe at Davos Forum
• Merkel and Macron call Xi Jinping
• EU’s Huawei toolbox about to go public
• What do members states plan to do in the Face of US-China Rivalry?

In todays news we cover:

• What does US-China Phase One Trade Deal Mean for Europe?
• EU, US, and Japan Jointly Propose New Anti-subsidies Measures
• New Book by College of Europe on EU-China-US Triangle
• Former EU Diplomat Suspected of Spying for China
• Prague’s Divorce with Beijing 
• Can European Companies Win Belt and Road Projects?
• China’s State Capitalism and the Quest for Level Playing Field - a Report by Business Europe 

Also, as the Chinese New Year is fast approaching we would like to extend our best wishes to our listeners! 我们祝大家新年快乐！鼠年大吉!

*Links available in transcript of the episode at: www.euchinahub.com*

In todays news we cover:

• What does US-China Phase One Trade Deal Mean for Europe?
• EU, US, and Japan Jointly Propose New Anti-subsidies Measures
• New Book by College of Europe on EU-China-US Triangle
• Former EU Diplomat Suspected of Spying for China
• Prague’s Divorce with Beijing 
• Can European Companies Win Belt and Road Projects?
• China’s State Capitalism and the Quest for Level Playing Field - a Report by Business Europe 

Also, as the Chinese New Year is fast approaching we would like to extend our best wishes to our listeners! 我们祝大家新年快乐！鼠年大吉!

*Links available in transcript of the episode at: www.euchinahub.com*

EU-China News Brief for Monday, January 13th 2020.

In todays news we cover:

• France, Germany and China get on a phone over Iran crisis
• EU’s reaction to Taiwanese elections
• New Data on Chinese FDI to Europe
• China takes first spot on Commission’s list of IP troublemakers
• Huawei or the highway - Europe is setting up framework for its 5G
• President Xi will host the next 17+1 Summit
• Chinese academia gains its first foothold in Central and Eastern Europe
• German carmakers go big in China

* Links in transcript of the episode at: euchinahub.com *

EU-China News Brief for Monday, January 13th 2020.

In todays news we cover:

• France, Germany and China get on a phone over Iran crisis
• EU’s reaction to Taiwanese elections
• New Data on Chinese FDI to Europe
• China takes first spot on Commission’s list of IP troublemakers
• Huawei or the highway - Europe is setting up framework for its 5G
• President Xi will host the next 17+1 Summit
• Chinese academia gains its first foothold in Central and Eastern Europe
• German carmakers go big in China

* Links in transcript of the episode at: euchinahub.com *

This short episode introduces the EU-China Podcast and the idea behind its creation. We invite all the first-time listeners to check it out!

This short episode introduces the EU-China Podcast and the idea behind its creation. We invite all the first-time listeners to check it out!