Research project

China and Multilateral Development Banks (KINMDB)

2018 (Completed)

How and why is China strengthening its position in the major development banks?
Research project

Norway-China Symposium for Research within the Social Sciences, Humanities and Law (NOKINSYMP)

2018 - 2021 (Ongoing)

Annual symposium that highlights the importance of the social disciplines in Norway-China research cooperation.
Wed 20 Nov 2019
Event
Breakfast seminar: How does China view the world economy?

Time: 08:30 Location: NUPI

We hear a lot about the slowing of China’s economic growth and the trade war with USA. How do Chinese researchers view the situation and what does it mean for other countries and Norway?
News

European countries differ in how they talk critical issues with China

28.01.2019
This is the conclusion in a new report addressing political values in Europe-China relations. Hans Jørgen Gåsemyr (NUPI and UiB) has written the chapter on Norway.
Wed 6 Feb 2019
Event
Chinese and Nordic Priorities in the SDG 2030 Agenda

Time: 13:00 Location: Studentsenteret, Universitetet i Bergen

NUPI and CMI researchers meet in Bergen to discuss their ongoing work on Chinese and Nordic efforts towards the Sustainable Development Agenda. Erik Solheim, former leader of UN Environment, will comment and share insights from his vast development-related experiences.
News

New report on China and multilateral development banks

21.01.2019
China is strengthening its position within international development finance and monetary cooperation.
Publication : KRONIKK
Chinese belts and roads stir mixed reactions in Europe
2018
- - Hans Jørgen Gåsemyr
- - Bjørnar Sverdrup-Thygeson
European governments generally welcome Chinese contributions to infrastructure and development. Many actors inside and outside the EU hope to see countries and markets along the proposed belts and roads prosper. They support China’s efforts to strengthen connectivity and trade. But most, if not all,...
News
China: New Silk Road stir mixed reactions in Europe
06.04.2018
- - Hans Jørgen Gåsemyr
- - Bjørnar Sverdrup-Thygeson
Europeans are growing more wary of China, but still welcome many of its contributions.
Thu 3 May 2018
Event
Breakfast seminar: Global disorder and distrust – Chinese reactions

Time: 09:00 Location: NUPI

How does China deal with global disorder and distrust, and what does China’s domestic politics mean for its international engagements?
News
Asia is booming – what are the implications?
06.03.2018
- - Ane Teksum Isbrekken
Connectivity has become a buzzword today. It topped the agenda at the joint conference on trade, infrastructure and Europe–Asia relations, organized by NUPI and the MFA to mark ASEM day.
News
Analysis: Chinese politics under Xi Jinping
02.03.2018
- - Hans Jørgen Gåsemyr
Xi Jinping wanting to scrap formal limitations on presidential terms is making waves.
Mon 5 Mar 2018
Event
A more connected Asia – new possibilities in Europe?

Time: 09:00 Location: NUPI

Trade and infrastructure projects are booming in Asia. How may relations between countries in Asia and Europe change?
Publication : Rapport/avhandling
China and Multilateral Development Banks: Positions, Motivations, Ambitions
2018
- - Hans Jørgen Gåsemyr
The evolving relationships between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the major multilateral development banks (MDBs) reflect China’s evolution as a prospering developing country and a major power. Why has China been nurturing strong interests towards MDBs? This report focuses on changing positions,...
Publication : Del av bok/rapport
Political values in Norway’s relations with China: Standing ground or giving in?
2018
- - Hans Jørgen Gåsemyr
The six-year freeze in bilateral political relations following the award of the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize makes Norway an interesting case study of political values in relations with China. The big picture, however, is that Norway still fits into the pattern of many other European countries. While political...
News

Timely report on Chinese investments

15.12.2017
The volume of Chinese investments in Europe has increased significantly in recent years.
Publication : Del av bok/rapport
Chinese Investments in Norway: A Typical Case Despite Special Circumstances
2017
- - Hans Jørgen Gåsemyr
- - Bjørnar Sverdrup-Thygeson
Chinese investments in Norway have increased, and remain moderate but substantial compared with the situation in Europe overall. The Norwegian case is both typical and somewhat unique. Transactions made in the 2000s coincided with China’s boom in outbound natural resource- and energy-related investments....
News

China meets the Nordics at NUPI

06.09.2017
How does the world appear seen from China and the Nordics?
Fri 8 Sep 2017
Event
China and the Nordics - Global Challenges in Chinese and Nordic Perspectives

Time: 08:30 Location: NUPI

Experts from leading think tanks visit NUPI to discuss the China-Nordic relationship in light of today's challenges.
News
Building NGOs in China
11.05.2017
- - Hans Jørgen Gåsemyr
New article: How and why some Chinese NGOs grow and prosper.
News
Your weekly NUPI recap - week 17
28.04.2017
- - Ane Teksum Isbrekken
A NUPI week full of events has come to an end. Catch up here.