Between tanks and knitting needles
1989 and 2019 in Prague and Beijing.
2019
Remembering June 4
The June 4 massacre as seen from New Zealand, and the new era of political control that followed.
Beyond Beijing: 1989 in Changsha
Thirty years ago, the CCP’s army massacred peaceful demonstrators on Tian’anmen square, putting an end to a nationwide protest movement. In this interview, Andréa Worden remembers 1989 as she experienced it in Changsha and Beijing.
Huawei in CEE: From “strategic partner” to potential threat
Following the Prague 5G Security Conference’s stress on transparency and the “model of governance” of countries influencing ICT suppliers, an analysis of Central and Eastern European interactions with Huawei, with new details about the company’s Party links and underreported reactions in the Baltics.
New Zealand: Anne-Marie Brady’s parliamentary submission on political interference
The New Zealand parliament’s inquiry on foreign interference hears about the main components, goals and tactics of the CCP’s global influence apparatus, as well as policy recommendations on how to respond to inappropriate interference activities.
Make the foreign serve Huawei: An invitation-only presentation to demonstrate the company’s openness
At a closed-door event during the Vienna Security Week, Huawei executives double down on ‘foreignized’ lawfare.
The CCP at the UN: Redefining development and rights
How the Belt and Road Initiative threatens to undermine the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Lost in translation: ‘Economic diplomacy’ with Chinese characteristics
The corrosive impact of China’s economic statecraft on the integrity of EU political systems. Sinopsis policy brief available in html and pdf.
Lawfare by proxy: Huawei touts “independent” legal advice by a CCP member
To thwart accusations that it is bound by law to assist in spying, Huawei recycles a document by an “outstanding” CCP member packaged as a “legal opinion” from a British law firm, despite the firm’s explicit disclaimer.
Arresting Huawei’s march in Warsaw
The arrest of Huawei’s executive in Poland on espionage charges could have a ripple effect globally, but Beijing has so far responded with caution. After years of unfulfilled promises, Beijing’s leverage is limited as Warsaw realigns itself more closely with Washington.