The end of naivety. How can Europe’s position be strengthened in the systemic rivalry with China?
The Institute for Western Affairs and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung invite to the international conference: "The end of naivety. How can Europe’s position be strengthened in the systemic rivalry with China?"
The conference will discuss prospects for the future policy of the EU and its Member States towards China, taking into account key elements: economic dependence, supply chains and access to raw materials, China's non-market practices and aspirations for technological leadership, digital standards, cybersecurity, systemic differences regarding human rights, risks arising from China's sharp power activities in Europe as well as sub-state level of the relations.
The theme of the conference will be the question of what lessons should be drawn in Europe from the misguided policy towards Russia for future policy towards China, especially in the context of the increasing possibility of an escalation in the Taiwan Strait in the coming years and its consequences for the global economy.