The normative influence of the belt and road initiative in Europe
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- dc.contributor.author Comerma, Laia
- dc.date.accessioned 2024-10-21T10:41:06Z
- dc.date.available 2024-10-21T10:41:06Z
- dc.date.issued 2024
- dc.description Data de publicació electrònica: 14-09-2024
- dc.description.abstract This article analyses how the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is used as a tool to spread Chinese normative language and soft power in the European Union (EU), as well as the potential governance effects of the BRI. Through in-depth elite interviews and comparative qualitative analysis of the BRI Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between EU countries and China, it provides a comprehensive overview of the content of the MoUs, most of which are not publicly available. It finds that, while little normative influence can be seen, the MoUs represent a partially successful exercise of soft power. However, growing scepticism and even resentment towards China are emerging among EU BRI countries. This, paired with the securitisation of Chinese foreign direct investment that originated from the paradigm shift in EU trade policy towards economic security, has led to greater unity in the EU and a more antagonistic vision of China by its Member States.
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- dc.identifier.citation Comerma L. The normative influence of the belt and road initiative in Europe. J Curr Chin Aff. 2024 Sep 14. DOI: 10.1177/18681026241277215
- dc.identifier.doi http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/18681026241277215
- dc.identifier.issn 1868-1026
- dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10230/68276
- dc.language.iso eng
- dc.publisher SAGE Publications
- dc.relation.ispartof Journal of Current Chinese Affairs. 2024 Sep 14
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- dc.subject.keyword Belt and Road Initiative
- dc.subject.keyword Memorandum of understanding
- dc.subject.keyword Normative influence
- dc.subject.keyword Softpower
- dc.title The normative influence of the belt and road initiative in Europe
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