Institute for European Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and the Diplomatic Institute from Sofia were the main organizers of the seventh symposium of China-CEE think-tank network of cooperation, held in a hybrid mode – online and onsite.

At the symposium “Navigating China-CEEC Cooperation through Turbulent Times of Change and Adaption”, IIPE had representatives in two out of four panels.

Dr. Ivona Lađevac, deputy director, spoke at a panel dedicated to harnessing China-CEEC cooperation potential for post-pandemic recovery, while Dr. Katarina Zakić, head of the Center for Studies “Belt and Road”, and Dr. Aleksandar Mitić, researcher of the same center, had presentations at a panel on utilizing China-CEEC cooperation potential in green and digital transformation.

Agenda of 7th China-CEEC TT Symposium