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China-Central and Eastern Europe Cooperation in a Divided World: Narratives and Scenarios

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China launched the 16 + 1 initiative 10 years ago to facilitate interaction and cooperation with the countries of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). The paper argues that the geopolitical landscape has dramatically changed since 2012 when the initiative was announced, and this seriously affects the possibilities for further deepening of the relations between the CEE countries and China. Nowadays, the world is deeply divided, with growing competition for influence and exacerbating relations not only between Russia and the West but also between China and the Western countries. The rising geopolitical confrontation between the major powers in the international system (in the current situation with the war in Ukraine) strongly affects China’s relations with the CEE countries. Applying the instruments of the geopolitical analysis, the paper will seek to explore the impact of the changing international environment on China’s engagement in Central and Eastern Europe and draw conclusions about the prospects of China–CEE cooperation.

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  • Antonina Habova, 2025. "China-Central and Eastern Europe Cooperation in a Divided World: Narratives and Scenarios," Journal of Balkan and Near Eastern Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 27(2), pages 206-222, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cjsbxx:v:27:y:2025:i:2:p:206-222
    DOI: 10.1080/19448953.2024.2352329
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