China [What Think Tanks are thinking]

The National People's Congress in February 2018 confirmed Xi Jinping as China's President, along with several appointments of his allies to top state jobs. It has also approved amendments to China's Constitution which, in particular, abolished the limit of two five-year terms for the office of President, prompting concerns that the country was moving towards a more autocratic system.

These decisions have cemented Xi's grip on power in a country that played an increasingly important role in the global economy, as well as in security and foreign affairs. Analysts said that China's growing assertiveness posed a challenge to the United States, whose policies were becoming increasingly unpredictable, and to other international actors.

This note offered links to recent commentaries, studies and reports from major international think tanks on China, its ties with the EU and related issues.

More studies on the topics can be found in a previous edition of 'What Think Tanks are thinking' published in June, 2017.

Compiler: Marcin Grajewski