Chinese influence in European Ports

How can the EU balance economic pragmatism with strategic prudence when facing a growing Chinese interest in European seaports? What does it mean when China acquires port authority, and how can the EU react? Increasingly, Beijing's investment in European ports has revealed a sensitive structural dilemma, exposing not only differences between EU Member States but also a lack of a comprehensive strategy that organises an adequate response guaranteeing European interests. In this episode, Kiara Link and Ariel Cardozo Calatrava co-host with Marc Moquette and Simon van Oortmerssen from the China Knowledge Network to dive into Europe’s strategic response to Chinese investment in ports, its diverse stakeholders, and possible strategies for action. Stay tuned if you want to hear more about European port politics and dynamics!