The perspectives of Poland – China relations at a time of geopolitical tensions
Konrad Rajca
Abstract
The analysis deals with current and future Polish-Chinese relations in a post-pandemic world at a time of rising geopolitical tensions. The analysis covers a brief history of Polish- Chinese relations, in aspects affecting the present day, and describes the basic factors shaping Polish foreign policy, related to Poland’s geopolitical location. Central to the analysis is the change in geopolitical conditions related to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the consequences of which, from Poland’s point of view, play a key role, primarily in the context of Poland’s relations with the United States, which affects Poland’s relations with China. In addition to geopolitical analysis, the work also contains the opinions of Polish analysts about perspectives of Polish-Chinese relations and recommendations related to the possible development of Polish-Chinese cooperation.
Sources of information, data and opinions
The working paper includes an analysis of current Polish-Chinese economic and political relations, as well as the opinions and analyses of the author and significant Polish research institutions and analysts, representing a diverse view on Polish-Chinese relations, which are the mainstream of the Polish public debate. The information and data are based on publicly available research sources including the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Central Statistical Office, Chinese Customs, Polish Institute of International Affairs, Warsaw Institute and recognized and specialized Polish economic media. It also includes the opinions of sinologists and recognized Asian researchers dealing with Chinese issues.