Reposted by Alicja BachulskaChinaObservers @chinaobservers.eu · 23/09/2026📢 Last week, our sister-project Women Insight on China (WiCH) brought together its Co-Chairs from across Europe to the Czech Republic for a two-day retreat full of workshops. 🪄 132
Reposted by Alicja Bachulskavisegradinsight.bsky.social @visegradinsight.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Von der Leyen's 2026 SOTEU Address gave little clarity on how to address unbalanced EU-China relations, write @abachulska.bsky.social and @matejsimalcik.bsky.social. The EU must show how it will use access to its single market as real leverage: shorturl.at/nQ88jshorturl.atNo Endgame in Von Der Leyen's China StrategyPolitical momentum in Brussels is at a historic high, but it is unclear how exactly the bloc intends to rebalance relations with China. 011
Reposted by Alicja BachulskaFrédéric Rohart @frohart.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Le "Made in EU" au défi des pressions de Pékin Avec @abachulska.bsky.social et @tobiasgehrke.bsky.social www.lecho.be/economie-pol...lecho.beLe "Made in EU" au défi des pressions de PékinAlors que l'UE veut adopter sa loi de promotion du "Made in Europe" avant la fin de l'année, Pékin menace de prendre des contre-mesures. L'Europe pourrait-elle amender sa copie sous pression chinoise? 031
Reposted by Alicja BachulskaECFR Rome @ecfrrome.bsky.social · 24/04/2026La Cina spopola sui social occidentali 📱🇨🇳: nella disillusione verso gli USA cresce l’appeal di Pechino tra i giovani europei. Un trend che rafforza il soft power cinese proprio dove conta di più 🎯, scrive @abachulska.bsky.social x @ecfrasia.bsky.socialbuff.lyChinamaxxing: Beijing’s new source of soft power – European Council on Foreign RelationsChina is trending on Western social media. While rooted in disillusionment with America, the trend is making it far easier for Beijing to build soft power among 021
Reposted by Alicja BachulskaECFR Asia @ecfrasia.bsky.social · 24/04/2026💬 In her latest commentary, @abachulska.bsky.social discusses Beijing's new source of soft power #Chinamaxxing. Read more here ⤵️ buff.ly/m4cDeLa @ecfr.eu 022
Reposted by Alicja BachulskaStephanie Niedenhoff @stephaniekn.bsky.social · 06/04/2026Does Russia’s new app MAX herald the emergence of a digital Iron Curtain? In my latest commentary, I discuss digital developments in Russia in light of its close ties with China and explore what this means for Europe. Read more here: chinaobservers.eu/the-chinese-... @chinaobservers.euchinaobservers.euThe Chinese-Russian Digital Iron Curtain – chinaobserversIn August 2025, Russian authorities began gradually blocking phone calls on WhatsApp and Telegram. At first, they justified these restrictions with vague excuse 031
Reposted by Alicja BachulskaChinaObservers @chinaobservers.eu · 12/03/2026🚨New paper out!🚨China's influence operations in Europe have quietly evolved — and the tactics are more sophisticated than most people realise. @abachulska.bsky.social (@ecfr.eu) @ivanakaraskova.bsky.social & Konrad Szatters map Beijing's emerging playbook👇 155
Reposted by Alicja BachulskaECFR Rome @ecfrrome.bsky.social · 10/03/2026La disinformazione cinese 🇨🇳 cresce anche in Europa 🇪🇺, tra influencer e contenuti manipolati con l'IA. Servono contromisure europee coese, scrivono @abachulska.bsky.social, @ivanakaraskova.bsky.social e Konrad Szatters x @ecfrasia.bsky.social 👇🏻buff.lyBorrowed mouths and laundered messages: China’s influence playbook in Europe – European Council on Foreign RelationsChinese foreign manipulation and interference are rising in Europe. Five techniques feature in Beijing's playbook, communicating messages about China's place in 032
Reposted by Alicja BachulskaPubAffairs EU Debates, News & Opinions 🇪🇺 @pubaffairsbruxelles.eu · 09/03/2026[Policy Brief] #GlobalEurope: Borrowed mouths and laundered messages: China’s influence playbook in Europe, by @abachulska.bsky.social, @ivanakaraskova.bsky.social & Konrad Szatters | @ecfr.eu www.pubaffairsbruxelles.eu/opinion-anal...pubaffairsbruxelles.euBorrowed mouths and laundered messages: China’s influence playbook in Europe - PubAffairs BruxellesSummary Chinese foreign manipulation and interference activities are growing in Europe. China’s interest in strengthening political and economic ties in central and eastern Europe in the 2010s generat... 042
Reposted by Alicja BachulskaECFR Asia @ecfrasia.bsky.social · 09/03/2026🌐 What's China’s influence playbook in Europe? In their latest policy brief, @abachulska.bsky.social, @ivanakaraskova.bsky.social & Konrad Szatters analyse the rising scale and intensity of Chinese interference in Europe’s information space. @ecfr.eu @chinaobservers.eu buff.ly/OSuUeQwbuff.lyBorrowed mouths and laundered messages: China’s influence playbook in Europe – European Council on Foreign RelationsChinese foreign manipulation and interference are rising in Europe. Five techniques feature in Beijing's playbook, communicating messages about China's place in 145
Reposted by Alicja BachulskaECFR Asia @ecfrasia.bsky.social · 29/10/2025“Beijing at the moment is very aware of the leverage it has over Europeans and we have to take it very seriously." @abachulska.bsky.social explains why de-risking from Chinese rare earths is both imperative yet challenging. 🎥 Full interview on @tvpworld.bsky.social ⬇️ buff.ly/UkksDngbuff.ly- YouTubeEnjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. 011
Reposted by Alicja BachulskaChinaObservers @chinaobservers.eu · 24/10/2025📢A new episode of our 🎧podcast China Observers is out! What Europeans got wrong about the #China - #Russia friendship? That is one of the questions Emma Belmonte asked @ivanakaraskova.bsky.social & @abachulska.bsky.social. 👂Learn how to get China right: chinaobservers.eu/what-europea... 132
Reposted by Alicja BachulskaECFR Asia @ecfrasia.bsky.social · 26/09/2025🌍AI, drones & cyber tech are shaping the character of asymmetric conflict, creating new threats and new opportunities. Our final panel at the Manila conference explored how Indo-Pacific partners can strengthen deterrence, develop capabilities & shape tech governance together. @abachulska.bsky.social 021
Reposted by Alicja BachulskaECFR @ecfr.eu · 21/09/2025Under Xi, Beijing’s thinking is anchored in a deeply realist worldview. International relations are not to be guided by rules but fought out in an arena of relentless power, write @abachulska.bsky.social and @ivanakaraskova.bsky.social @ecfrasia.bsky.social @chinaobservers.eu bit.ly/3IpOXPRecfr.euGreat changes unseen: The China-Russia nexus and European securityEuropeans must recalibrate their China policy—to recognise the country’s role effectively supporting Russia in its war on Ukraine. 074
Reposted by Alicja BachulskaECFR @ecfr.eu · 17/09/2025Europeans must recalibrate their China policy - to recognise the country's role effectively supporting Russia in its war on Ukraine, write @abachulska.bsky.social and @ivanakaraskova.bsky.social @ecfrasia.bsky.social @chinaobservers.eu bit.ly/3VRnjyh ecfr.euGreat changes unseen: The China-Russia nexus and European securityEuropeans must recalibrate their China policy—to recognise the country’s role effectively supporting Russia in its war on Ukraine. 053
Reposted by Alicja BachulskaECFR Asia @ecfrasia.bsky.social · 17/09/2025Under Chinese leader Xi Jinping, China places security above all other policy implications. In their latest paper, @abachulska.bsky.social & @ivanakaraskova.bsky.social analyse the China-Russia nexus and European security. @ecfr.eu @chinaobservers.eu @amo.cz buff.ly/YaYpRoWbuff.lyGreat changes unseen: The China-Russia nexus and European securityEuropeans must recalibrate their China policy—to recognise the country’s role effectively supporting Russia in its war on Ukraine. 175
Reposted by Alicja BachulskaECFR @ecfr.eu · 16/09/2025Europeans require a sober and strategically grounded understanding of China’s long-term behaviour patterns—including how its domestic system drives its international posture, write @abachulska.bsky.social and @ivanakaraskova.bsky.social @ecfrasia.bsky.social bit.ly/46EY3S4bit.lyGreat changes unseen: The China-Russia nexus and European securityEuropeans must recalibrate their China policy—to recognise the country’s role effectively supporting Russia in its war on Ukraine. 063
Reposted by Alicja BachulskaECFR Asia @ecfrasia.bsky.social · 08/05/2025Mr. Xi is trying to strike a “risky diplomatic balance,” hoping that he can exploit divisions in Europe between those who view 🇨🇳 as a threat, and those that view it as a vital business partner. - @abachulska.bsky.social comments on Xi's visit to Russia in @nytimes.com buff.ly/sho0kNAbuff.lyXi’s Visit to Russia Complicates China’s Courtship of EuropeXi Jinping, China’s leader, is reinforcing his bond with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia. But that could hurt Beijing’s efforts to repair ties with Europe. 021
Reposted by Alicja BachulskaECFR Asia @ecfrasia.bsky.social · 24/04/2025In her policy brief, @abachulska.bsky.social examines how Europe can craft a smarter China strategy with Poland's help. bit.ly/3Rjitru 🧵👇bit.lyMulti-Pole-arity: How Poland can help Europe think big on ChinaBeijing’s economic policies are threatening European competitiveness and economic security at a time when Europe cannot afford to be vulnerable. Poland can use its growing leadership role in the EU… 121
Reposted by Alicja BachulskaECFR @ecfr.eu · 22/04/2025✍️ Poland should use its growing leadership role in the EU to help shift the bloc towards a more assertive China policy using the available tools, writes @abachulska.bsky.socialbit.lyMulti-Pole-arity: How Poland can help Europe think big on ChinaBeijing’s economic policies are threatening European competitiveness and economic security at a time when Europe cannot afford to be vulnerable. Poland can use its growing leadership role in the EU… 032
Reposted by Alicja BachulskaECFR @ecfr.eu · 15/04/2025To craft a smarter China strategy, EU needs more than just Paris and Berlin at the table. @abachulska.bsky.social 's piece shows how Poland—thanks to its economic ties, geopolitical weight, and strategic clarity—can help the EU think bigger & act bolder. @ecfrasia.bsky.social buff.ly/C49800t 074
Reposted by Alicja BachulskaECFR Asia @ecfrasia.bsky.social · 06/03/2025“China is clearly responding with a charm offensive, trying to portray itself as a stabilizing force and a potential alternative pole, exploiting European fears and hoping for a reset on Beijing’s own terms" @abachulska.bsky.social on the future of EU-China relationsbuff.lyTensions between Trump and Europe could could have an unintended beneficiary: ChinaAs the Trump administration shakes up transatlantic ties, analysts told CNBC that China is making strategic moves to get closer to Europe. 033
Reposted by Alicja BachulskaChinaObservers @chinaobservers.eu · 30/01/2025🚀 Meet @jankaoertel.bsky.social, our #WiCH Co-Chair for Germany! As Director of the Asia Programme at @ecfr.eu / @ecfrasia.bsky.social, she’s a leading voice on Europe-China relations, security, and tech geopolitics. A top expert, media commentator, and author! 💡✨ 062
Reposted by Alicja BachulskaECFR Asia @ecfrasia.bsky.social · 17/12/2024"China watchers and Taiwan watchers are very anxious about the probability of Trump's new administration being less cautious and much more unpredictable when it comes to their future moves regarding Taiwan", says @abachulska.bsky.social on @tvpworld.bsky.social ⬇️ buff.ly/4flHjAzbuff.lyTension in the Taiwan Strait | Alicja BachulskaEnjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. 061
Reposted by Alicja BachulskaAlexander Lipke @alexlipke.bsky.social · 03/12/2024I'm still grappling with what is unfolding in Seoul tonight, but I would agree with this assessment that this should likely be spelling the end to Yoon's presidency one way or another, the open question being the degree of violence between now and then. 1177
Reposted by Alicja BachulskaECFR Asia @ecfrasia.bsky.social · 27/11/2024We’re excited to see so many new followers on Bluesky! 🎉 Feel free to follow our excellent colleagues ⬇️ @jankaoertel.bsky.social @byfordt.bsky.social @abachulska.bsky.social @jamescrabtree.bsky.social @alexlipke.bsky.social 074
Reposted by Alicja BachulskaECFR Asia @ecfrasia.bsky.social · 26/11/2024"Beijing is trying to exploit current uncertainty regarding the future of transatlantic relations to ensure that the EU distances itself from Washington [...], but it will be difficult to accomplish", states @abachulska.bsky.social 👉 buff.ly/3ZjXDgy @williamyang120.bsky.social 051