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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="en-NL">Dear colleagues and partners,</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="en-NL">We are pleased to share the publication of two new podcast episodes,
</span><span lang="EN-GB">the outcome of an exciting ongoing collaboration between
</span><span lang="en-NL"><a href="https://china-in-europe.net/">CHERN <span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family:DengXian">
–</span> China in Europe Research Network</a> and the <a href="https://www.reconnect-china.ugent.be/about/">
ReConnect China Horizon Europe Research Consortium</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="en-NL"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="en-NL">China</span></b><b><span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family:DengXian">’</span><span lang="en-NL">s Digital Silk Road to Switzerland</span></b><span lang="en-NL">
</span><span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family:DengXian">–</span><span lang="ZH-CN">
</span><i><span lang="en-NL">with Lena Kaufmann</span></i><span lang="en-NL"><br>
In this episode, we trace China</span><span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family:DengXian">’</span><span lang="en-NL">s Digital Silk Road (DSR) into Western Europe. Dr. Lena Kaufmann unpacks the
</span><span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family:DengXian">“</span><span lang="en-NL">downstream effects</span><span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family:DengXian">”</span><span lang="en-NL"> of Chinese digital infrastructures in Switzerland</span><span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family:DengXian">—</span><span lang="en-NL">an
often-overlooked BRI country. This episode brings the buried materialities of fiber-optic networks into view and rethinks how to conceptualize the DSR</span><span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family:DengXian">—</span><span lang="en-NL">historically, discursively
and materially</span><span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family:DengXian">—</span><span lang="en-NL">beyond broad geopolitical narratives. Hosted by Dr. Richard Turcs</span><span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family:DengXian">á</span><span lang="en-NL">nyi, Assistant
Professor at Palacky University Olomouc.<br>
<br>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="en-NL">China</span></b><b><span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family:DengXian">’</span><span lang="en-NL">s Engagements on the Borders of the EU: Sino-Serbian "Ironclad Friendship"</span></b><span lang="en-NL">
</span><span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family:DengXian">–</span><span lang="ZH-CN">
</span><i><span lang="en-NL">with Jelena Gledić</span></i><span lang="en-NL"><br>
This episode tackles the complexity of Sino-Serbian relations vis-</span><span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family:DengXian">à</span><span lang="en-NL">-vis the EU from a historical and regional perspective. The deepening ties between China and Serbia are examined.
How does the "ironclad friendship" influence political and economic landscapes at the EU's doorstep?This episode highlights lessons for a resilient and sustainable future of China-Europe relations and the potential enlargement of the EU. Hosted by Dr Outi
Luova, Senior Instructor at University of Turku.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="en-NL"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="en-NL">These podcasts are part of our shared effort to foster dialogue and deepen understanding of China</span><span lang="ZH-CN" style="font-family:DengXian">’</span><span lang="en-NL">s evolving role in Europe and beyond.
Both episodes are available on <a href="https://soundcloud.com/turun-yliopisto/sets/reconnect-china">SoundCloud</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0VeanuNdR6ZIYS73ArkBtN">Spotify</a>, and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reconnect-china-how-to-work-towards-a-resilient/id1299028784?i=1000625529304">Apple
Podcast</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="en-NL">Warm regards,<br>
The CHERN Team<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Program Manager | VU Graduate School of Social Sciences (VU-GSSS)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Network Coordinator | China in Europe Research Network (CHERN)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Junior Lecturer | Public Administration & Organization Science (B&O)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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