Object

Rights:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Abstract:

The context of the 7th “16+1” summit in Sofia indicates that this format of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)–China cooperation is an instrument used by the latter to achieve its main political goals. Through it, China wants to win European allies in its dispute with the U.S. on trade. At the same time, China is trying to reduce the EU's scepticism of China’s investment policy and the 16+1 format. While also facing tensions in relations with the western part of the EU, China intends to maintain sanguine relations with the 16 countries. However, concerns about an improvement in U.S.-Russia ties has China hoping for closer relations with countries from the 16 that cooperate closely with Russia.

Place of Publishing:

Warsaw

Digitisation Sponsor:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Publisher:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Issued:

2018.07.17

Format:

PDF

Extent:

373 KB

Identifier:

oai:digit.pism.pl:5846

Source:

PISM Bulletin no. 91 (1162), 2018

Language:

eng

Is Version Of:

Biuletyn PISM nr 91 (1664), 2018

Rights Holder:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Location of Physical Object:

Library of the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)