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European Hub for Contemporary China @eh4s.eu · 19h

China and South Korea reaffirmed plans for deeper ties ahead of back-to-back APEC summits. Both sides pledged support for FTAAP, regional peace, and denuclearization, highlighting diplomacy and high-level talks for Asia-Pacific stability.

#APEC #China #SouthKorea

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European Hub for Contemporary China @eh4s.eu · 1d

🤝 Highlights from the EuroHub4Sino Conference on 23 Sept 2025 in Brussels!

From lively discussions to networking moments over lunch — a true step toward building the EuroHub4Sino Network connecting researchers, officials, businesspeople & journalists. 🇪🇺🇨🇳

#EUChina #EH4S #Network #CommunityBuilding

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European Hub for Contemporary China @eh4s.eu · 2d

🎬 Highlights from the EuroHub4Sino Conference on 23 Sept 2025 in Brussels!

A day of great discussions, questions, and connections on Europe–China relations.
Thank you to all who joined and shared their insights! 🇪🇺🇨🇳

#EUChina #EH4S #BTH #ChinaStudies #Network

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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 6d

🚀 The U.S., #Japan, and South #Korea are deepening their strategic alliance! Against #NorthKorea's nuclear threats, the "Trilateral Pledge" bolsters extended deterrence, joint exercises, and crisis mechanisms. Can they strike a balance amid China's reactions? behorizon.org/trilateral-m...

Trilateral Momentum: U.S., Japan & South Korea Forge Deeper Strategic Alignment | Beyond the Horizon ISSG

Introduction The United States, Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) moved from episodic cooperation to a nascent trilateral architecture that aims to dete ...

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European Hub for Contemporary China @eh4s.eu · 9d

China & North Korea deepen ties as Wang Yi meets Choe Son Hui in Beijing, reaffirming friendship, opposing U.S. hegemonism, & pushing for a multipolar world. Signals a China-NK-Russia axis ahead of the APEC Summit. #China #NorthKorea #DPRK #Beijing #EastAsia #SouthKorea

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European Hub for Contemporary China @eh4s.eu · 9d

China, Japan, & South Korea signed the 2026–2030 Environmental Cooperation Action Plan in Yantai, focusing on climate change, plastic waste, & ecological challenges. Priorities include air pollution, sandstorm prevention, & decarbonization. #ClimateAction #Sustainability #China #Japan #SouthKorea

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European Hub for Contemporary China @eh4s.eu · 11d

🇨🇳 🇺🇳 UNGA 2025: Premier Li Qiang urges unity, fairness, and collective action on economy, climate, and tech. China champions peace, trade, and sustainability. #UNGA2025 #GlobalGovernance #China #Sustainability #HorizonEU #EUInnovation

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European Hub for Contemporary China @eh4s.eu · 13d

Wow, what a week! 🎉

Vibrant discussions at our EuroHub4Sino Conference & Roundtable on engaging China and shaping tomorrow's world! Thanks to all participants, speakers, and partners. Stay tuned for more! 🇪🇺🇨🇳

#EH4S #EuropeChinaRelations

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European Hub for Contemporary China @eh4s.eu · 14d

Today’s event, "Europe Hesitates, America Alienates, China Dominates: A Roundtable Discussion About Who’s Going to Shape the World of Tomorrow," was a success!

Heartfelt thanks to our participants and esteemed speakers.

📸 Check out the highlights! 🇪🇺🇨🇳

#EH4S #EuropeChinaRelations

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European Hub for Contemporary China @eh4s.eu · 14d

🌟 Thank you to all who joined the EuroHub4Sino Conference in Brussels! 🇪🇺🇨🇳 Great discussions with researchers, policymakers, & more on Europe-China relations. 🙌 Kudos to our speakers & participants! Stay tuned for more from the EH4S Platform.

#EUChina #EH4S #ChinaStudies #Network

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European Hub for Contemporary China @eh4s.eu · 14d

🇨🇳🤝🇺🇸 China-U.S. Congressional Dialogue resumes after 5 years. Bipartisan U.S. delegation meets Wang Yi in Beijing, emphasizing partnership over rivalry. Focus on military de-confliction and stable relations. A cautious step toward trust.

#China #UnitedStates #Diplomacy #Geopolitics

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European Hub for Contemporary China @eh4s.eu · 15d

🎉 The EuroHub4Sino Conference: How do we engage with China in the 'new era'? is now underway!

Stay tuned!

European Hub for Contemporary China @eh4s.eu · Sep 6

🎯 Calling all China experts in Europe!

Join us in Brussels on September 23 for the EuroHub4Sino Community Building Conference.

It's a unique opportunity to connect with researchers, policymakers, businesspeople, journalists, and civil society actors. 🇪🇺🇨🇳

Register now: tinyurl.com/EuroHub4Sino...

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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 16d

🌏 Asia on the Horizon – Sept 22:

– North Korea declares nuclear status “irreversible”
– U.S., UK warships transit Taiwan Strait (Map/Photo)
– Trump–Xi call may unblock TikTok ban
– China fires water cannon at PH vessel
– ASEAN survey: China still leads (Stats)

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Asia on the Horizon | Weekly Indo-Pacific Geopolitical Briefings

Asia on the Horizon offers weekly insights into Indo-Pacific geopolitics, military trends, trade dynamics, and strategic developments across Asia-Pacific.

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European Hub for Contemporary China @eh4s.eu · 16d

🇨🇳⛴️ China launches first Arctic shipping route from Fujian to Europe, connecting Qingdao, Shanghai, & more to Felixstowe, Rotterdam in 19 days. 1 week faster than rail, 20+ days faster than Suez Canal. Boosts Polar Silk Road & Europe’s pre-Christmas trade.

#GlobalTrade #PolarSilkRoad #Logistics

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European Hub for Contemporary China @eh4s.eu · 17d

🇺🇸☎️🇨🇳 Trump–Xi Call: TikTok Key to Breakthrough?
Trump-Xi talk spotlights TikTok. Sell or ban? Slow economies, high tariffs, trust issues linger. Trump: “TikTok helped elect me.” Xi: “Diplomacy guides ties.” Next: APEC Summit (Oct 30–Nov 1). Test for US-China progress.
#Trump #Xi #TikTok #Trade

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European Hub for Contemporary China @eh4s.eu · 20d

🇨🇳🤝🇰🇷 S. Korea’s Cho Hyun & China’s Wang Yi meet in Beijing, pledge strategic partnership, free trade, and cooperation in trade, culture, tech. Focus on N. Korea, maritime issues. APEC meetings signal deeper ties.

#ChinaROKRelations #StrategicPartnership #DiplomacyInAction #Geopolitics

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European Hub for Contemporary China @eh4s.eu · 20d

🇨🇳 China’s Def. Min. Dong Jun at Xiangshan Forum warns of “law of jungle” if hegemony persists. Rejects Cold War mindset, urges dialogue. Taiwan, S. China Sea tensions loom. China pushes unity, showcases military power.
#XiangshanForum #ChinaSecurity #Geopolitics #GlobalUnity #InternationalRelations

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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 22d

Looking for China experts in Europe!

European Hub for Contemporary China @eh4s.eu · Sep 6

🎯 Calling all China experts in Europe!

Join us in Brussels on September 23 for the EuroHub4Sino Community Building Conference.

It's a unique opportunity to connect with researchers, policymakers, businesspeople, journalists, and civil society actors. 🇪🇺🇨🇳

Register now: tinyurl.com/EuroHub4Sino...

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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 21d

Indo-Pacific shifts: PM Ishiba resigns, sparking LDP race. US-SK tension over detained workers. Japan-SK boost defense vs. North Korea. China protests warships in Taiwan Strait; UN backs SCO. BRICS opposes US tariffs. Nepal’s Gen Z ousts PM Oli.

#IndoPacific

Read more: tinyurl.com/AsiaLI

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Beyond the Horizon @behorizon.org · 22d

Asia on the Horizon LinkedIn newsletter:

Japan's PM resigns; US-SKorea worker row; Japan-SKorea defense pact vs N Korea; China slams Taiwan Strait transits; UN boosts SCO; BRICS hits US tariffs; Nepal Gen Z ousts PM.

Read more! 🔗 tinyurl.com/AsiaLI #IndoPacific #Geopolitics #AsiaNews #BRICS

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European Hub for Contemporary China @eh4s.eu · 22d

Polish President Nawrocki and Chinese FM Wang Yi met in Warsaw to strengthen 75-year diplomatic ties, focusing on dialogue, mutual respect, and global stability.

#Poland #China #Nawrocki #Wang #Diplomacy #InternationalRelations #StrategicPartnership #GlobalCooperation

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European Hub for Contemporary China @eh4s.eu · 23d

Polish FM Sikorski and Chinese FM Wang co-chaired the 4th Poland–China Committee in Warsaw. Talks: expand trade, transport, electromobility; boost tourism, air links, culture. Poland urges China to stop Belarus border hybrids & end Ukraine war. Balancing trade & security.

#Sikorski #Wang

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European Hub for Contemporary China @eh4s.eu · 24d

Chinese FM Wang Yi met Slovenian PM Golob and FM Fajon in Ljubljana, discussing dialogue, UN multilateralism, and cooperation in energy, autos, and pharma. Focus on China-Europe partnership, not rivalry, amid global challenges.

#Diplomacy #GlobalAffairs #ChinaEuropeRelations #Multilateralism

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European Hub for Contemporary China @eh4s.eu · 25d

Austrian FM Beate Meinl-Reisinger welcomed Chinese FM Wang Yi to Vienna—first bilateral visit in 7 yrs. Talks: boost trade (China Austria's 4th partner), business fairness, Ukraine peace (Vienna venue), multilateralism. Deeper ties eyed for 55th anniv in '26. #Austria #China #Meinl-Reisinger #Wang

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European Hub for Contemporary China @eh4s.eu · 27d

.S. Sec. of State Rubio and Chinese FM Wang Yi held a call on Sep 10, stressing dialogue amid tensions over tariffs and Taiwan. Both seek cooperation, but gaps persist in this fragile global balance. #US #China #Rubio #Wang #Geopolitics
#ForeignPolicy #Trade #GlobalRelations

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