For the ChinaMed Observer, Anja Duvnjak and Leonardo Bruni (ChinaMed, T.wai) analyze the Serbian media debate on relations with China on the occasion of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Belgrade.
Ádám Koi (ChinaMed, T.wai) examines the official Chinese response to the direct military strikes between Iran and Israel, along with the perspectives of Chinese analysts and experts.
Enrico Fardella (ChinaMed, T.wai & University of Naples "L'Orientale") and Andrea Ghiselli (T.wai & Fudan University) are interviewed in the podcast "China’s Growing Influence in the Persian Gulf" from the China Global South Project.
The ongoing development of Sino-Gulf relations, driven by China’s deepening ties with the states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), represents a significant shift in the Middle East’s geopolitical landscape. Through strategic partnerships, economic engagement, and diplomatic initiatives, particularly the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China has emerged as a…
“The appointment of an ambassador, therefore, does not point to exclusive alignment with the Tripoli government, but rather to an effort to manage the Libyan file more actively while keeping channels open with all relevant actors.
In this context, Libya appears less central than other North African dossiers — such as Morocco — yet remains a valuable test case for China’s ability to combine diplomatic presence, political caution and economic ambition in a highly volatile environment.”
Edoardo Agamennone is a Research Fellow at T.wai and Academic Director of the China Management & Business Program developed by the TOChina Hub, an integrated academic platform of the University of Turin, T.wai and ESCP Business School.
Giovanni B. Andornino is Associate Professor of International Relations at the University of Turin. He serves as President and Head of the "Global China" Program at T.wai, the Torino World Affairs Institute, and has been the Founding Editor of "OrizzonteCina".
Martina Blotto is Strategic Development Officer at T.wai and Program Manager for the TOChina Hub, an integrated academic platform of the University of Turin, T.wai and ESCP Business School.
Leonardo Bruni is Junior Research Fellow at T.wai and Project Manager of the ChinaMed Project. He is a PhD student in History at the European University Institute.
Enrico Fardella is Director of the ChinaMed Project developed by the TOChina Hub, an integrated academic platform of the University of Turin, T.wai and ESCP Business School. He is Associate Professor at the University of Naples “L'Orientale” and Visiting Scholar at John Cabot University.
Andrea Ghiselli is a non-resident Research Fellow at T.wai, and serves as the Head of Research of the ChinaMed Project. He is also a Lecturer in International Politics at the University of Exeter.
Kavinda Navaratne is General Manager of the Torino World Affairs Institute. He serves as Head of Communication and Program Manager for the TOChina Hub.
Martina Poletti serves as Chief Operating Officer of the Europe‑China Philanthropy Project, T.wai's action-research project devoted to fostering resilient networks of trust through mentorship and future-proof charitable actions jointly pursued by European and Chinese leaders in philanthropy.