Entries tagged "17+1"

  • China's '17+1' Summit in Europe | Feb. 9, 2021, 9:09 a.m.

    China is set to host representatives from 17 Central and Eastern European countries for its latest "17+1" summit on February 9, 2020. What is the significance of this unique regional grouping? This collection of CSIS analysis explains the initiative's development and its significance for the region since its announcement in 2012.

  • China’s Footprint in Southeast Europe | Nov. 13, 2020, 10:21 a.m.

    This series explores the dynamics of China's engagement across Southeast Europe through the BRI, including the 17+1 cooperation platform, the role of political elites and state media, Chinese outbound tourism to the region, Chinese political values and governance, and the role of Covid-19.

  • Becoming a Chinese Client State | Sept. 24, 2020, 12:53 p.m.

    This report examines Chinese economic activities in Serbia to shed light on China’s political and economic objectives, its mechanisms for influence, and the implications of its activities, including a second wave of digital infrastructure projects.

  • China’s “Hub-and-Spoke” Strategy in the Balkans | April 27, 2020, 6:42 a.m.

    This report assesses Chinese economic activities in the Western Balkans based on open-source data collected by CSIS and identifies key trends and China’s main avenues of influence.

  • Is China’s “Win-Win Cooperation” a Loss for Europe? | Feb. 12, 2020, 7:27 a.m.

    European firms seeking to participate in China's Belt and Road Initiative face rising hurdles while Chinese state-owned companies are successfully pricing out their European competitors... A push for greater transparency and reciprocity along the BRI could help level the playing field.

  • China Ramps up Investment in Balkans | Oct. 24, 2019, 9:21 a.m.

    China's deepening economic ties with Central and Eastern Europe caused Secretary Pompeo to express concerns during a recent visit to the Balkans, Nikkei reports.

  • The Western Balkans with Chinese Characteristics | July 30, 2019, 9:30 a.m.

    Through means, motive, and opportunity, China's expanding economic footprint and political avenues of influence in the Western Balkans have deepened and widened with profound implications for the region’s economic development and long-term dependency.