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Top technology firms in China now account for almost half of the top-20 global firms. But as these companies seek to develop globally, their close association with the Chinese government is a force that both pushes them forward and holds them back.

In the second installment of our ongoing series offering real examples of how experts can assess Chinese parties and partnerships, we look more closely at a new initiative between China and Romania.

If enthusiasm on both sides is any indication, the increasing defence relationship between China and Serbia can be expected the grow even closer in the future. 

As Europe seeks to grow smarter in its engagements with China, here is the first in a series of online cases providing real examples of how experts and researchers can assess parties and partnerships with basic due diligence. 

Polish policymakers have had a growing interest in recent years in the ideas of Chinese economist Justin Lin Yifu. But to what extent have Lin's prescriptions been adopted, and do they actually suit Poland's domestic context? 

As the framework of former World Bank economist Justin Lin Yifu is offered across the globe as a "Chinese model" for economic development, it's a good time to understand the fuller context of Lin's ideas.

As waves of online nationalism in China continue to strike European businesses, it's a good time to become more familiar with the dynamics behind this phenomenon. 

There are growing calls for more expertise about China in Europe. But what would this expertise look like? We spoke with former Swedish ambassador to China Lars Peter Fredén about his preliminary idea for an "EU China School." 

For many universities in Ireland and elsewhere in Europe, engagement with Chinese institutions can represent an immense opportunity. But what are the hidden costs to the core values of higher education in Europe?