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China, the US and the new world order

Main table at the plenary session of the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Tianjin, China. In the centre, Xi Jinping (President of China) flanked by the other representatives and delegations. In the background, the flags of the SCO member countries, with text indicating the date (1 September 2025) and location (Tianjin, China).
China, the US and the new world order Analyses

Global governance according to Xi Jinping: between Westphalia and the imperial court

The global governance model promoted by Xi Jinping contains a package of initiatives to reform the current international architecture.

By Mario Esteban
10 Dec 2025 //
22 mins Reading time
Minimalist world map consisting of interconnected black dots and lines on a white background, simulating a global network.
China, the US and the new world order Events

Series: ‘Geopolitics of innovation: Asia, the United States and Europe facing technological rivalry’

Series of webinars on the geopolitics of innovation and rivalry between the US, Asia and the EU, organised with Casa Asia and CIDOB.

03 Dec 2025 //
3 mins Reading time
Flags of the EU and the United States at the EU-US Summit in Brussels (2017).
China, the US and the new world order Events

Seminar ‘The future of the transatlantic relationship: views from Washington and Madrid’

Experts from Spain and the US discuss the political, economic, and security ties that shape the future of the transatlantic relationship.

31 Oct 2025 //
2 mins Reading time
Three golden interlocking gears over a map of Europe on a dark textured background. The left gear features the US flag, the right gear shows the Chinese flag, and the bottom gear features a white question mark.
China, the US and the new world order Events

Conference ‘Quest for strategic autonomy. How should Europe grapple with the US-China rivalry?’

Presentation of the latest report by the ETNC network, ‘Quest for strategic autonomy? Europe grapples with the US-China rivalry’ in Brussels.

16 Sep 2025 //
2 mins Reading time
Handshake between Lee-Jae Myung, President of South Korea (on the right), and Ursula Von der Leyen, in the presence of Antonio Costa (on the left). They are standing in front of the flags of South Korea and the European Union, with a background sign reading ‘G7 2025 KANANASKIS’ featuring mountains and a maple leaf.
China, the US and the new world order Analyses

Korea and the reform of global governance: strategic convergence with the EU and G7

Korea’s growing ties with the G7 and its convergence with the EU will be able to position it as a key driver of global governance reform.

By Yun Byung-se
10 Sep 2025 //
16 mins Reading time
Six people in formal attire sit around a wooden table in a conference room at the G7 Summit in Canada on 17 June 2025. In the background, a sign with the text “G7 + 2025 Kananaskis” and the flags of the Republic of Korea and the European Union. Among those attending the meeting: Lee-Jae Myung (President of the Republic of Korea, second on the right), Ursula von der Leyen (President of the European Commission, first on the left) and Antonio Costa (President of the European Council, second on the left).
China, the US and the new world order Analyses

Korea and the reform of global governance: opportunities for cooperation with the EU

Despite its significant role in global affairs, the Republic of Korea is often overlooked in European discussions on global governance.

By Mario Esteban, Ramón Pacheco Pardo
23 Jul 2025 //
19 mins Reading time
Front of a black luxury car with a miniature Chinese flag in front of a blue background with the logo of the European Council. The photo is from the 2017 China-EU Summit in Brussels, Belgium.
China, the US and the new world order Analyses

The EU-China summit: a less than half-hearted golden wedding anniversary

The most plausible outcomes of the upcoming China-EU Summit would be limited to low-profile measures such as concrete forms of cooperation.

By Mario Esteban, Miguel Otero Iglesias, Cristina de Esperanza Picardo
22 Jul 2025 //
20 mins Reading time
Three golden interlocking gears over a map of Europe on a dark textured background. The left gear features the US flag, the right gear shows the Chinese flag, and the bottom gear features a white question mark.
Future of Europe Monographs

Quest for Strategic Autonomy? Europe Grapples with the US – China Rivalry

Europe recalibrates its global stance, seeking strategic autonomy in response to the US’s unpredictability and China’s growing influence.

By Mario Esteban, Miguel Otero Iglesias, Cristina de Esperanza Picardo, (coords.)
26 Jun 2025 //
34 mins Reading time
President Donald Trump greets German Chancellor Friedrich Merz with a handshake in the Oval Office. Both leaders are dressed in dark suits and stand in front of a display of American flags and military banners. A bust of Abraham Lincoln and framed photographs are visible in the background, along with large windows providing natural light. Germany
Future of Europe Experts Comments

Germany in the midst of transatlantic tension: how will a new government address contentious policy issues with the US?

With US-EU ties strained, Germany under Merz pursues economic resilience, strategic deterrence, and a stronger European defence role.

By Liana Fix
11 Jun 2025 //
10 mins Reading time

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Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un enter a room, surrounded by several individuals. In the foreground, the flags of North Korea and Russia are seen in a blurred focus, symbolizing the diplomatic significance of the meeting.

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The modern COP30 building entrance in Belem, Brazil, featuring a bronze-colored metal latticework. On the facade, the flags of Brazil and the United Nations stand out against the brown-toned design. The United Nations Climate Change logo is displayed, along with the words “United Nations Climate Change” and the phrase "COP30 Brazil Amazonia Belem 2025".

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Port area in Kowloon, Hong Kong, with numerous containers stacked in different colours and industrial cranes in the background. In the foreground, an almost empty curved motorway with a few lorries driving along, alongside logistics areas and parked vehicles. Mountains and port structures can be seen in the distance.

From region to world: geographical analysis of China’s global presence

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