The new issue of the Made in China Journal is out! This time we explore what it means to come of age in China today, at a moment when the paths to adulthood are increasingly uncertain, yet the pressure to succeed remains relentless. Download the whole issue at madeinchinajournal.com/2025/10/27/b...

Just published: my chapter in the latest ETNC report, "Ireland between giants." Third year running I've analyzed Ireland-China dynamics—especially urgent as US-China tensions escalate. 1/3

Seems like good advice from @adavey.bsky.social in the @irishtimes.com "Ultimately, we should...see who entities active in Ireland are connected to in China and engage with a clear understanding of what objectives they serve – so that cooperation is informed, transparent and in the public interest"

I wrote a piece in the Irish Times about Chinese party-state bodies that carry out influencing activities on Irish politicians in Ireland and China. www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...

Berlin’s move to issue deportation orders against Palestine solidarity supporters, three EU citizens and one US citizen, likely violates EU law. Its unconditional support for the Israeli government and oppression of freedom of speech is an illiberal turn we must stand against.

It was really enjoyable to sit down with Neil and talk about the latest issues on China, EU-China relations, Trump 2.0 and what this all means for Ireland. Have a listen and open to any feedback about the episode!

Today, all 2,893 deputies of China’s legislature gather for the National People’s Congress (NPC), the country’s biggest political event of the year. What’s on Beijing’s agenda, and how do its broad ambitions turn into concrete policy?

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is coming to Ireland on Sunday, the question is, why? happy to be quoted in this SCMP piece by @fbermingham.bsky.social www.scmp.com/news/china/d...

My first post on Bluesky! Today @merics.bsky.social published my analysis on motivations for and against joining the military in China. 1/10 merics.org/en/comment/a...