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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span><span lang="en-NL">We are pleased to share publication of a new<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.reconnect-china.ugent.be/about/__;!!L4CEoEA!r3mXuBO1F7d0GF4sMmU0a_dapJimO0ZFZQNV_GWT5VirPUBeiZPpjdGdw4Mq6bDZeYKYLG1OLxx2U-DYYxJ9$">ReConnect<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:blue;text-decoration:none"> </span></span></a> &<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/china-in-europe.net/__;!!L4CEoEA!r3mXuBO1F7d0GF4sMmU0a_dapJimO0ZFZQNV_GWT5VirPUBeiZPpjdGdw4Mq6bDZeYKYLG1OLxx2U94Ba7ou$">CHERN<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:blue;text-decoration:none"> </span></span></a>podcast
episode.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="en-NL">Dynamics of Chinese EV projects in Europe<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span lang="en-NL">–<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>with<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Dr.
Ágnes Szunomár</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="en-NL">Chinese EV companies are gaining a foothold in European markets to sell EVs and to supply European EV manufacturers with locally manufactured EV batteries. The Central and Eastern European region – host to most of the
Chinese EV and EV battery projects in Europe – exemplifies the emerging role of China, and presents an exceptional case study for how Chinese firms, technologies, and supply chains helps and hinders Europe’s green transition. By focusing on cases of Chinese
EV battery investments in CEE, this podcast episode explores the multi-layered impacts of these investments and offers a nuanced understanding of the intricate dynamics shaping contemporary transitions to electromobility.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="en-NL">In this podcast, Dr. Ágnes Szunomár, Associate professor at Corvinus University of Budapest, shares her recent research findings on the dynamics of Chinese EV projects in Europe. Hosted by John Seaman, a Research Fellow
at the French Institute of International Relations (Ifri). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="en-NL">This podcast is 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. The
podcast can be found on <a href="https://soundcloud.com/turun-yliopisto/reconnect-china-chern-podcast-dynamics-of-chinese-ev-projects-in-europe">Soundcloud</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ra97JNfgElnICBe288AnB">Spotify</a>, including a link
to the publication “From Zero to Hero? Chinese Investment in Electric Vehicle Supply Chains in the Visegrád Four” by Dr. Ágnes Szunomár.<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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