France’s “influence diplomacy” under CCP influence
United front figures exploit cultural cooperation to buy access and status.
CCPIT in Poland
Economic cooperation in the hands of a party-state actor.
Japan and the Taiwan ‘Contingency’
Taiwan contingency scenarios, their probability and anticipated effects.
Time to Break Old Taboos: Pavel’s Call with Tsai as A New Normal
The new president-elect of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, has started sending powerful signals. Foremost among them was his phone call with his Taiwanese counterpart, President Tsai Ing-wen, on January 30, a mere two days after his electoral victory.
Japan has changed its approach to national security and defense
Japanese administration has released three documents that respond to an increasingly tense security environment, describing China as a serious source of concern. It stresses alliance-building with like-minded countries such as the Czech republic, and strengthening Japan’s own defense posture.
Scientific exchanges with Chinese characteristics
Limits and pitfalls of academic cooperation with the People’s Republic of China (policy brief).
Beijing sets up police stations in the Czech Republic
The PRC operates police stations abroad without the knowledge of local authorities. Two are located in Prague.
The shifting nature of Japan’s “Free and Open Indo-Pacific”
As the concept grows bigger, the contours become hazier.
Czech Republic moves closer to suspending extradition treaty with Hong Kong
The public hearing held at the Czech Chamber of Deputies under the auspices of Eva Decroix MP and Senator Pavel Fischer led to a single clear-cut conclusion: if there is a (political) will, there is a way.
Czech Republic discusses suspending Extradition treaty with HK, as National Security Law is used against foreign critics overseas
Tonight (5 September 2022), starting at 18:00 the Czech Parliament will be hosting a hearing on its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, chaired by key Foreign Affairs committee members from both the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate. Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky is also expected to attend.