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“Chinese influence and interference in Western Europe”

China, Europe

Chinese influence and interference in Western Europe

The Chinese Communist Party has stepped up efforts to spread its influence in Europe. Whether it be through students, academics, "friends of China" groups or cultural players, China's ruling party is initiating new channels of communication coordinated directly by the United Front Work Department. [...]

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump in 2019. © Kyodo/MaxPPP

As they ponder over the consequences of Donald Trump's election victory, the Chinese authorities are looking for ways to keep a dialogue open with the United States, notably through the good offices of the United Front Work Department, Beijing's overseas influence agency. [...]

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