“Despite these concerns, Chinese commentators have largely avoided speculating on the potential foreign policy consequences of the protests. Whether these events will undermine the cautiously optimistic reassessment of Türkiye’s international orientation that has taken hold among Chinese analysts in recent months remains uncertain. For now, Chinese scholars seem to continue to view the trends in China-Türkiye relations positively, with Erdoğan still regarded as a stabilizing figure in the bilateral relationship.”
Miriam Verzellino and Andrea Ghiselli (ChinaMed, T.wai) are authors of the issue “Türkiye’s Political Turmoil: Shifting Chinese Narratives between 2023 and 2025” of the ChinaMed Observer.
