The European Union is mulling the reopening of its border after a year-long closure. Sources say the block may soon allow passengers from countries where the pandemic is under control, and fully vaccinated travelers will be allowed to enter without having to be put under quarantine. France has said the EU plans to confirm a […]
Chinese cooperation with Central and Eastern European countries has become closer in multiple areas, including trade and investment, thanks to the promotion of China-Europe freight trains and project agreements. Data from the Ministry of Commerce shows that China’s total trade volume with 17 CEECs reached over 103 billion U.S. dollars in 2020, crossing the 100-billion-dollar […]
Between Jan 11 and Jan 22 2021, the Bulgaria China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCCI) organised a virtual seminar series on bilateral business cooperation. More than 300 Bulgarian enterprises attended the seminars which included a number of guest speakers from various institutions, including the Mr. Daniel Zhu from the Chinese Embassy to the Republic […]
In the third episode of a new talk show, Chatbox, China Plus invited Ivo Ganchev, Adjunct Professor of Global Leadership at Beijing Union University to discuss China-US relations the role of Starbucks in promoting them. Honorary Chairman of the Board of Directors of Starbucks, Howard Schultz recently sent the Chinese President a translated copy of […]
On Jan 7 2021, the EU SME Centre in Beijing hosted a discussion with the Ivo Ganchev, Executive Director of the Bulgaria China Chamber of Commerce (BCCCI). Alessio Petino and Ester Canada Amela discussed with Mr. Ganchev ways for further deepening the partnership between the two institutions in order to facilitate the market entry and […]
A video conference on the Iran nuclear issue was held with Iran, Britain, France, Germany and Russia. To learn more about potential challenges to resolving outstanding issues and the role of European powers, The Beijing Hour invited Adjunct Professor Ivo Ganchev from Beijing Union University. You can listen to the full episode of the show […]
Alongside a number of world leaders, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech at the APEC CEO Dialogue. To break the President Xi’s speech down, The Beijing Hour invited Adjunct Professor Ivo Ganchev from Beijing Union University. You can listen to the full episode of the show from Nov 20, 2020 on the China […]
Ivo’s latest research article is now available in the top IR journal, World Affairs. The article is entitled “China Pushed the Pink Tide and the Pink Tide Pulled China: Intertwining Economic Interests and Ideology in Ecuador and Bolivia (2005–2014)”. The original submission was accepted with no revisions and it was highly commended by all three […]
Finnish transport company Nurminen Logistics launched a new rail freight route between Helsinki and Chongqing in Southwest China. The new route will mainly be used for cold storage transportation of Norwegian salmon to China, but other freight is also planned. Nurminen Logistics already operates a rail container route between Helsinki and Hefei. The new route […]
On Sep 14, Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend a virtual meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel European Council President Charles, Michel, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. To learn more about the shared responsibilities for China and the EU in the post pandemic era, Shane Bigham invited Adjunct Professor Ivo Ganchev (Beijing […]
