Formosa as a Safe Haven? Taiwan’s Public Opinion on Potential Asylum...
Taiwan – one of the most progressive countries in Asia – has no asylum law. Due to its political status and its complicated relationship with China, there are serious concerns surrounding this topic....
View ArticleThe Role of Nationalism and Political Identity in Shaping Japanese People’s...
Japan is infamous for its restricted immigration and refugee policy. This study examines how Japanese public opinion towards both immigrants and refugees developed in the past, and whether the current...
View ArticleCEEasia Briefing #53: Xi’s trip to Europe, Putin’s visit to China, Japan’s...
Welcome to the 53rd issue of the CEEasia Briefing. In this issue, we dissect the following topics: Xi’s trip to Europe Putin’s visit to China Japan’s defense cooperation with France and Germany...
View Article2024 CEEasia Forum Report
On 11–12 March 2024, the Central European Institute of Asian Studies (CEIAS) and the Slovak Foreign Policy Association (SFPA) co-hosted the “2024 CEEasia Forum” conference in Bratislava, Slovakia. The...
View ArticleEurópa uvalila clá na čínske e-autá. Je však v tejto hre víťazom?
Opatrenie povedie k otvoreniu nových tovární na výrobu elektromobilov na starom kontinente. Európska komisia tento týždeň ohlásila vyrovnávacie clá, ktoré uvalí na automobilky dovážajúce elektromobily...
View ArticleThe EU Strikes Back: The Impact of Countervailing Duties on Chinese EV Imports
Who are the winners and losers of the EU’s duties on Chinese electric cars? The European Commission has announced countervailing duties on the import of electric vehicles from China. This measure will...
View ArticlePublic attitudes to China in the ‘Five Eyes’: unpacking views across the...
China is an important security concern for the United States and its allies, including the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing group that is sometimes described as the core of the ‘Anglosphere’ security...
View ArticleNational Perspectives on Europe’s De-risking from China
The “de-risking” of relations with China has become an organizing principle for the European Union (EU) since it was first put forward by President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in...
View ArticleChinese Media Watch: A Less United Europe Expected After EP Elections
The 2024 European Parliament (EP) election results raised more questions than answers for Chinese commentators. The rise of far-right parties was mostly seen as the advent of a new age of disorder,...
View ArticleChinese Media Watch: Reactions to the EU’s EV Tariffs Discredit Subsidy...
Chinese media reports on the EU’s recently announced additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) were largely aimed at amplifying anti-tariff narratives from China and Europe. These media...
View ArticlePolish President Duda Visits China
Will the once dormant China-CEE relations see a rival led by Poland and Slovakia? Starting on Saturday 22 June, President Andrzej Duda of Poland will be paying a five-day state visit to China. While...
View ArticleCEEasia Briefing #54: EU tariffs on EV’s from China, EU defense partnership...
Dear friends, Welcome to the 54th issue of the CEEasia Briefing. In this issue, we dissect the following topics: EU provisional import tariffs on EVs made in China EU defense industry partnerships with...
View ArticleStředoevropský think tank CEIAS otevírá pražskou kancelář
Central European Institute of Asian Studies (CEIAS), nezávislý středoevropský think tank zaměřený na vztahy Evropy a Asie, otevírá pražskou kancelář. Pražská pobočka naváže na aktivity CEIAS, jejichž...
View ArticleCEIAS Opens Prague Office
We are excited to announce that the Central European Institute of Asian Studies (CEIAS) is opening an office in Prague. This expansion marks another significant step in continuing our mission to spread...
View ArticleSouth Korea’s defense industry: Guide to South Korea’s arms exports to Europe
The Russian invasion of Ukraine accelerated arms purchases by European countries. Due to the emphasis on procurement from like-minded countries and in preparation for land-based war, South Korean...
View ArticleWhat’s Behind Japan’s Post-Pandemic Tourism Surge?
Booming foreign tourist arrivals have provided a significant boost to Japan’s economy—and this is being driven by more than just the weak yen. It reflects Japan’s strong competitiveness in attracting...
View ArticleIs Japan Giving Up on Pacifism?
Since the end of World War II, Japan has largely upheld pacifism. However, this stance seems to be shifting recently, as exemplified by the growing desire among Japanese citizens to amend Article 9,...
View ArticleCEEasia Briefing #55: Orban’s trip to Beijing, China-Belarus military drills,...
Welcome to the 55th issue of the CEEasia Briefing. In this issue, we dissect the following topics: Orban’s visit to Beijing China-Belarus military drills South Korea wins the Dukovany nuclear tender...
View ArticleChinese Media Watch: Kuleba’s China Trip Seen As Turning Point, Ukraine...
In China’s state-owned media and among online commentators, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba’s visit to Guangzhou and Hong Kong in July 2024 has been framed as a turning point in the...
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Southeast Asia’s Grand Strategy: Hedging
Southeast Asian nations such as Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam, but also ASEAN, are hedging toward both China and the United States. However, China’s assertiveness in the South China Sea may...
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