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EU-China economic ties will become more distant

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EU/CHINA

The pandemic has exposed Europe’s dependence on China for medical equipment, the vulnerability of European firms to Chinese takeovers and China’s lack of transparency in general…

Focus will turn to reinvigorating Czech economy

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CZECH REPUBLIC

The Czech response to the coronavirus pandemic.

European public opinion is turning against China

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EUROPE/CHINA

The popular shift coincides with growing China scepticism within legislatures, which has already had a major impact on policy towards Chinese telecoms firm Huawei in the United…

COVID-19 global climate impact may be brief

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INTERNATIONAL

COVID-19 and climate.

Public resistance to make 5G rollout patchy in the EU

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EUROPE

Citizen opposition to 5G technologies.

Legislative win strengthens Congo president’s hand

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Tshisekedi’s own Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) becomes parliament’s largest party with 69 seats, while main opposition contender Moise Katumbi’s Ensemble party…

Vietnam’s Trong is unlikely to serve full third term

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VIETNAM

At its 13th National Congress in January-February 2021, the CPV elected Trong to serve a third term as party leader. Trong continues to oversee a campaign against corruption in…

China ties will strain Hungary’s EU and US relations

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HUNGARY

The government’s plan signals not only a new era in Hungarian-Chinese relations but also China’s more intensive presence within the EU. Heated debates within Hungary and the EU…

Costa’s victory strengthens stability in Portugal

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PORTUGAL

The PS has led the previous two governments, but this result means Costa will lead a majority government for the first time and thus will no longer require support from radical…

COVID-19 may hurt Singapore most in South-east Asia

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

Impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on South-east Asia.