EU-China Podcast

In today’s news we cover:

1. Brussels Shifts Its Stance on China's Support - "Global Battle of Narratives" Amid COVID-19
2. Scandals of China's Mask-Diplomacy
3. China's Mask Diplomacy - Donations vs. Sales in Perspective
4. Has G20 Succeeded Where G7 Failed?
5. EU Commission Emphasises FDI Screening Amid Potential COVID-19 Buyouts 

Enjoy & Stay Safe!

In today’s news we cover:

1. Brussels Shifts Its Stance on China's Support - "Global Battle of Narratives" Amid COVID-19
2. Scandals of China's Mask-Diplomacy
3. China's Mask Diplomacy - Donations vs. Sales in Perspective
4. Has G20 Succeeded Where G7 Failed?
5. EU Commission Emphasises FDI Screening Amid Potential COVID-19 Buyouts 

Enjoy & Stay Safe!

In today’s episode, we look at Central Europe - particularly at Poland and Hungary - to explore the EU-China relations in this region. We will take a wider geostrategic perspective, which involves also the United States and Russia and naturally, we will talk about 17+1 and clashes of interests in the region. But keep listening also to learn about the perspective of the two countries which are active actors pursuing their own interests.

Our guest today is a man of many talents - Polish sinologist, who calls Hungary his second home and researches European integration. He is the Director of the Center for Europe at the University of Warsaw and a lifelong diplomat, who served as an Ambassador on multiple posts in Asia and as a chief of policy cabinet of the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Author of many books and publications on the EU, China, and Hungary, he has a unique insight into Polish and Hungarian perspectives on EU-China relations and wider global power shifts. It is my great pleasure to talk to Bogdan Góralczyk.

In today’s episode, we look at Central Europe - particularly at Poland and Hungary - to explore the EU-China relations in this region. We will take a wider geostrategic perspective, which involves also the United States and Russia and naturally, we will talk about 17+1 and clashes of interests in the region. But keep listening also to learn about the perspective of the two countries which are active actors pursuing their own interests.

Our guest today is a man of many talents - Polish sinologist, who calls Hungary his second home and researches European integration. He is the Director of the Center for Europe at the University of Warsaw and a lifelong diplomat, who served as an Ambassador on multiple posts in Asia and as a chief of policy cabinet of the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Author of many books and publications on the EU, China, and Hungary, he has a unique insight into Polish and Hungarian perspectives on EU-China relations and wider global power shifts. It is my great pleasure to talk to Bogdan Góralczyk.

In todays news we cover:

• Europe Becomes Coronavirus Epicentre as China Recovers
• China's Support for Europe - Humanitarian Aid and Coronavirus Diplomacy
• Global Response to Covid-19 Unlikely Amid Distrust
• EU-China Summit Officially Postponed - CAI Negotiations Take a Hit?
• EU Proposes New Strategy for Relations with Africa - China Mentioned
• New Competition Law Will Likely Target China's SOEs

In todays news we cover:

• Europe Becomes Coronavirus Epicentre as China Recovers
• China's Support for Europe - Humanitarian Aid and Coronavirus Diplomacy
• Global Response to Covid-19 Unlikely Amid Distrust
• EU-China Summit Officially Postponed - CAI Negotiations Take a Hit?
• EU Proposes New Strategy for Relations with Africa - China Mentioned
• New Competition Law Will Likely Target China's SOEs

Our guest today is a former European Commission’s Director responsible for international affairs in DG Enterprise (now DG GROW) and a Senior Advisor at the EU-Asia Centre think tank in Brussels. In his work, he co-shaped EU-China economic relations, which he is continuing to study as a Research Associate at the University of Oxford China Centre. As a UK citizen and accomplished EU official, he is uniquely positioned to assess the impact of Brexit on EU-China relations both in economic and institutional terms. It is my great pleasure to welcome John Farnell, who is joining us remotely from Oxford.

Our guest today is a former European Commission’s Director responsible for international affairs in DG Enterprise (now DG GROW) and a Senior Advisor at the EU-Asia Centre think tank in Brussels. In his work, he co-shaped EU-China economic relations, which he is continuing to study as a Research Associate at the University of Oxford China Centre. As a UK citizen and accomplished EU official, he is uniquely positioned to assess the impact of Brexit on EU-China relations both in economic and institutional terms. It is my great pleasure to welcome John Farnell, who is joining us remotely from Oxford.

In todays news we cover:

1. Coronavirus Hits Italy and Impacts European Business in China
2. Swedish Citizen Gui Minhai Gets Sentenced in China for 10 years
3. Germany CDU’s Elections May Disrupt EU-China Relations in 2020
4. Contradictory Messages About Postponing EU-China Summit
5. Europe, China, and Russia Come Together on Iran Nuclear Deal

In todays news we cover:

1. Coronavirus Hits Italy and Impacts European Business in China
2. Swedish Citizen Gui Minhai Gets Sentenced in China for 10 years
3. Germany CDU’s Elections May Disrupt EU-China Relations in 2020
4. Contradictory Messages About Postponing EU-China Summit
5. Europe, China, and Russia Come Together on Iran Nuclear Deal