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Lawyer | Think-tanker | China wonk | #30under30 | CEO @CEIAS_eu | #china #taiwan #indopacific #governance #kleptocracy #fimi #law #economicsecurity

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@MatejSimalcik
Matej Šimalčík
3 years
We are launching the China-Europe Academic Engagement Tracker, a unique database of over 2300 links between European academic institutions (from 11 countries) and their Chinese counterparts.
@CEIAS_eu
CEIAS: Central European Institute of Asian Studies
3 years
CHINA-EUROPE ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT TRACKER We are launching the #China-#Europe Academic Engagement Tracker to contribute to the emerging discussion about the sustainability and #security risks of China-Europe #AcademicCooperation. https://t.co/kNQBT4umoV 🧵 1/7
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@raisinadialogue
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#India’s ties with Central #Europe have historically been limited. But as #China deepens its outreach in the region, it’s time for #NewDelhi to build a strategic partnership with the #VisegradFour: @swatiprabhujnu, @MatejSimalcik & @jppjagannath1
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India deepens ties with Europe and the Visegrad Four to boost trade, counter China’s influence, and strengthen its role in the evolving global order.
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#India’s ties with Central #Europe have historically been limited. But as #China deepens its outreach in the region, it’s time for #NewDelhi to build a strategic partnership with the #VisegradFour: @swatiprabhujnu, @MatejSimalcik & @jppjagannath1
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India deepens ties with Europe and the Visegrad Four to boost trade, counter China’s influence, and strengthen its role in the evolving global order.
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@ISDP_Sweden
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It’s Time for India to Partner Strategically With the Visegrad Four 🇮🇳’s engagement with the Central European countries has historically been weak. It’s time for that to change, write @jppjagannath1, @swatiprabhujnu, @MatejSimalcik for @Diplomat_APAC: https://t.co/43eNGAw60q
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isdp.eu
This piece argues that India’s engagement with the Central European countries has historically been weak. It’s time for that to change.
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@orfonline
ORF
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As geopolitical rifts deepen, #India is a rising partner for #Europe. The Visegrad Four—#Czechia, #Hungary, #Poland & #Slovakia—offer industrial strengths that align with India's “Make in India” push: @swatiprabhujnu @MatejSimalcik @jppjagannath1
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India deepens ties with Europe and the Visegrad Four to boost trade, counter China’s influence, and strengthen its role in the evolving global order.
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@orfonline
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#India needs to reduce trade barriers and strengthen investor protections to unlock real potential with the #VisegradFour. The #EU-#India FTA and investment agreements are key: @swatiprabhujnu, @MatejSimalcik & @jppjagannath1
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India deepens ties with Europe and the Visegrad Four to boost trade, counter China’s influence, and strengthen its role in the evolving global order.
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ORF
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#India’s ties with Central #Europe have historically been limited. But as #China deepens its outreach in the region, it’s time for #NewDelhi to build a strategic partnership with the #VisegradFour: @swatiprabhujnu, @MatejSimalcik & @jppjagannath1
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orfonline.org
India deepens ties with Europe and the Visegrad Four to boost trade, counter China’s influence, and strengthen its role in the evolving global order.
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ORF
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#India’s ties with Central #Europe have historically been limited. But as #China deepens its outreach in the region, it’s time for #NewDelhi to build a strategic partnership with the #VisegradFour: @swatiprabhujnu, @MatejSimalcik & @jppjagannath1
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orfonline.org
India deepens ties with Europe and the Visegrad Four to boost trade, counter China’s influence, and strengthen its role in the evolving global order.
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@orfonline
ORF
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#India’s ties with Central #Europe have historically been limited. But as #China deepens its outreach in the region, it’s time for #NewDelhi to build a strategic partnership with the #VisegradFour: @swatiprabhujnu, @MatejSimalcik & @jppjagannath1
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India deepens ties with Europe and the Visegrad Four to boost trade, counter China’s influence, and strengthen its role in the evolving global order.
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@CEIAS_eu
CEIAS: Central European Institute of Asian Studies
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📊 NEW COUNTRIES IN OUR TRACKER! We’re expanding the China-Europe Academic Engagement Tracker to 4 more countries – a database of interactions between European academia & Chinese entities. 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 UK 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇱🇺 Luxembourg Explore the tracker ➡️ https://t.co/kNQBT4umoV
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@MatejSimalcik
Matej Šimalčík
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Eager to keep updated on geo-economics & economic security? Make sure you subscribe to my #substack. https://t.co/hlfFA2J3PB
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@MatejSimalcik
Matej Šimalčík
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Public opinion about #Taiwan in #V4 - new report.
@CEIAS_eu
CEIAS: Central European Institute of Asian Studies
2 months
📊 NEW CEIAS SURVEY! Drawing on a large-scale survey conducted in early 2025, this report provides a fresh look at how #Taiwan 🇹🇼 is perceived across the #Visegrad region. See our key #findings below! 1/5 🧵👇 The full CEIAS report ➡️
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@Voxpot
Voxpot
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Peking nás nezviklal. Jak vnímáme dalajlamu a Čínu? Navzdory kritice z Pekingu rezonovalo soukromé setkání prezidenta Petra Pavla s dalajlamou v tuzemsku pozitivně. Odráží navíc trend silné podpory Tibetu a rostoucí skepse vůči Číně. Píše @MatejSimalcik https://t.co/0a1ZnbMThZ
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voxpot.cz
Navzdory ostré kritice z Pekingu rezonovalo soukromé setkání prezidenta Petra Pavla s dalajlamou v tuzemsku pozitivně. Odráží navíc širší trend silné veřejné podpory Tibetu a rostoucí skepse vůči...
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@CEIAS_eu
CEIAS: Central European Institute of Asian Studies
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@MatejSimalcik met today at the Legislative Yuan with MP @kuantingvision. They discussed a variety of issues related to 🇹🇼's foreign policy, especially the potential of participating in #Ukraine 🇺🇦 reconstruction & the prospects of deepening #cooperation with 🇪🇺 & CE countries.
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@CEIAS_eu
CEIAS: Central European Institute of Asian Studies
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How did Beijing become a privileged partner of 🇬🇷 universities? 🗞️ Read the interview w/ @MatejSimalcik & our project partner Konstantinos Tsimonis in @tovimagr. They explain how 🇨🇳 promotes its narrative through academic programs & institutes 🎓 and why this raises concerns. 🛡️
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@ISDP_Sweden
ISDP
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Visegrad Four and India: Don't miss this new paper published by @CEIAS_eu, edited by @jppjagannath1, @ISDP_SCSAIPA, and @MatejSimalcik, with contributions from @VladimiraLicko, Jiří Krejčík, Antonina Łuszczykiewicz-Mendis, Swati Prabhu, Julia Szivak
@CEIAS_eu
CEIAS: Central European Institute of Asian Studies
3 months
📢 NEW REPORT ALERT! 📄🎯 Our new paper examines the current state of relations between India 🇮🇳 and the four Central European states 🇵🇱🇭🇺🇨🇿🇸🇰 and identifies opportunities and challenges to deeper engagement. 🔗 Read the full report here:
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@VisegradInsight
Visegrad Insight
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🇨🇿🇨🇳 Pavel’s private meeting with the Dalai Lama has resonated positively at home. This reflects a broader trend of skepticism toward China, writes @MatejSimalcik. Click the link in 🧵 for more from @CEIAS_eu.
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@FilipSebok
Filip Šebok
3 months
Great to be in D.C. this week together with @MatejSimalcik, engaging in some insightful discussions on research security and other key issues on the China agenda. @CEIAS_eu
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@CEIAS_eu
CEIAS: Central European Institute of Asian Studies
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📢 NEW RESEARCH OUT NOW! Our new paper 📄 presents a first in-depth exploration of narratives about China 🇨🇳 in Central Europe that links the polling of public opinion 📊 with a systematic analysis of social media. 📱 🔗 Access the full report: https://t.co/FcsUVqvfss 🧵👇
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ceias.eu
In recent years, Beijing has intensified its information operations abroad, including in the EU, under its goal to enhance the party-state's discourse power. The primary objective is to bolster...
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@CEIAS_eu
CEIAS: Central European Institute of Asian Studies
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ITALY–CHINA ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT 🎓 📊 758 identified ties between 🇮🇹 & 🇨🇳 ⚠️ 45.6% classified as High or Very High risk 📍 1st Confucius Institute in Europe opened in Italy in 2005 🏫 12 Confucius Institutes operate today Explore the data here: https://t.co/bXIncX7mCa
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@CEIAS_eu
CEIAS: Central European Institute of Asian Studies
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@MatejSimalcik is currently attending the NATO Public Forum in The Hague –⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a conference held alongside the #NATOSummit. 👉 @SecGenNATO opened the forum with a strong call to enhance the Alliance’s defense capabilities and resilience in light of threats from 🇷🇺 & 🇨🇳.
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