Chinese firms – regardless of their size, ownership structure, industry or type – should not consider themselves to be fully autonomous entities with profit maximisation as their main goal.
The question to be answered is not really whether China is developing a new world order, but what the future world order will look like in light of China’s skilful use of its tools of economic statecraft.
A little more than four years have passed since President Xi Jinping launched the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Within the framework of the BRI, the Middle East and the entire Mediterranean region — the geopolitical construct composed of South Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East — have become…
Some elements of Chinese ancient military thought are readily apparent in China's military strategic culture today. These elements clearly call for a realist vision of the world. Yet, the analysis also prompts reflection on how to positively engage China on non-traditional security issues.
[IT] Al riassestamento della Cina urbana in nuove configurazioni spaziali, culturali, politiche ed economiche corrisponde la continua ridefinizione della sfera privata e pubblica del singolo individuo. Si assiste così, dai primi anni Ottanta, a un simultaneo negoziato tra il desiderio di affermare nuove soggettività e le aspettative di continuità sociale…
“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.