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2025
"Putin is trying to save whatever he can from this weakening relationship. He is coming to India, which has been importing less oil for several weeks. That’s why he will want to offer something else,” says Dr. Krzysztof Iwanek — but what exactly? More in the article for the money.pl portal from December 4, 2025.
On 18 November 2025, the “Interia Wydarzenia” portal published an article by journalist Tomasz Sajewicz on the growing crisis in China–Japan relations, triggered by a statement from Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The text includes commentary from Prof. Dominik Mierzejewski and Dr. Paulina Rogoziecka. Prof. Mierzejewski highlights how these events are being used in China to reinforce internal narratives, referring to earlier similar cases. Dr. Rogoziecka, in turn, explains the context and actual course of Prime Minister Takaichi’s statement. The article (in Polish) is available here.
On October 29, 2025, Professor Dominik Mierzejewski participated in the "State of the World Report" program, where he spoke with editor Marcin Żyła about US President Donald Trump's trip to Asia and Sino-American relations in the context of the trade war between the two countries. We invite you to listen to the conversation here.
On October 28, 2025, the "Interia Wydarzenia" portal published an article by editor Tomasz Sajewicz about the meeting between US President Donald Trump and the new Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi. The article included a commentary by Dr. Paulina Rogoziecka about the new Prime Minister of Japan, who, during the meeting with President Trump, referred to the policies pursued by Abe Shinzo. The full article is available here.
On October 27, 2025, Prof. Dominik Mierzejewski took part in the TVN program Dzień na świecie, where he commented on Donald Trump’s trip to Asia and U.S.–China relations on the eve of the leaders’ meeting at the APEC summit in South Korea.
On October 27, 2025, the "Interia Wydarzenia" portal published an article by editor Tomasz Sajewicz about the upcoming summit between the leaders of China and the United States during the APEC summit in South Korea. The article included commentary by Professor Dominik Mierzejewski on the likely Chinese restrictions on rare earth metal exports to the US, which has a serious impact on the US arms industry. The full article is available here.
On October 24, 2025, the "Interia Wydarzenia" news portal published an article by editor Tomasz Sajewicz about the purges within the Chinese Communist Party, which resulted in the removal of 14 members from the party's central committee, including eight high-ranking generals. The article included commentary by Professor Dominik Mierzejewski on the likely reasons for removing the senior generation of military personnel from power. The full article is available here.
On October 24, 2025, the XYZ portal published a conversation between Professor Mierzejewski and editor T. Augustyniak about the Fourth Plenum of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), during which a draft of the new Five-Year Plan was prepared. This plan is crucial for China and outlines the Beijing government's economic strategy for the coming years. More information can be found on the website.
October 7, 2025. In the "South China Morning Post," Prof. Mierzejewski argues that China's recent actions in the WTO and its transition to developing country status should be understood through the lens of Mao Zedong's concept of people's war, which initially allowed for tactical evasion and the mobilization of allies. More information can be found on the website.
On July 28, 2025, the "Interia Wydarzenia" portal published an article by editor Tomasz Augustyniak on the ceasefire agreement between the armed forces of Thailand and Cambodia. The article included commentary by Dr. Mateusz Chatys on the mediation of Malaysia, holding this year's ASEAN chairmanship, in the dispute between these countries, as well as potential steps that should be taken to de-escalate tensions. The full article is available here.
On July 24, 2025, the "Interia Wydarzenia" portal published an article by editor Tomasz Augustyniak about border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia. The article includes commentary by Dr. Mateusz Chatys on the history of tensions between these countries and the potential developments in the disputed border area. The full article is available here.
On July 13, 2025, Professor D. Mierzejewski, on editor Tomasz Sajewicz's program "Chinese Signs," addressed the potential strengthening of China's position in the context of the U.S. tariff war with the rest of the world. He highlighted the Chinese Deputy Prime Minister's calls during the BRICS summit for developing countries to change the global order and oppose Western domination. The full interview is available here.
On June 20, 2025, the South China Morning Post published an article by Professor Dominik Mierzejewski on the approach of the PRC authorities to governing the country in the face of growing internal and external challenges. The author analyzes how Chinese political elites, in the face of an economic slowdown, social tensions, and an unfavorable international environment, are increasingly placing emphasis on the resilience of the government system rather than ideological coherence. The text shows the changing priorities of the Chinese leadership and their potential consequences for the country's future. The article is available here.
On May 26, 2025, the XYZ portal published a conversation between Prof. Mierzejewski and editor T. Augustyniak (together with Prof. Jacoby) about the telephone conversation between Minister Sikorski and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. Mierzejewski pointed out that this courtesy conversation on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Europe-China relations indicated Beijing's expectations, but also made it clear that "we agree that we disagree." More on the website.
On May 14, 2025, the South China Morning Post published an article by Professor Dominik Mierzejewski on the visit of the President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping to Moscow on the occasion of the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Red Square. The text analyzes the actions of China and Russia aimed at changing the narrative regarding the role of both countries in the victory in World War II and questioning the current international order. The article is available here.
On May 13, 2025, Prof. Mierzejewski commented on the visit of Chairman Xi Jinping. He argued that the fundamental emerging problem is the redefinition of the narrative regarding the international system after World War II. More in the program of editor Tomasz Sajewicz "Chiński Znaki". The entire conversation is available here.
On May 12, 2025, Dr. Mateusz Chatys was Mateusz Grzeszczuk's guest on the podcast "Podróż bez passportu," where he presented the results of President Xi Jinping's visit to Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia. Dr. Chatys noted the key importance of the Southeast Asian region in an era of intensifying rivalry between China and the United States. The entire conversation can be listened to here.
On March 23, 2025, in the podcast "Chinese Characters" by editor Tomasz Sajewicz, Dr. Mateusz Chatys commented on the arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte at the request of the International Criminal Court on suspicion of committing crimes against humanity. During the conversation, issues related to internal political games in the Philippines, as well as relations between Manila and Beijing, were also raised. We invite you to listen to the conversation here.
March 16, 2025 In the podcast "Chinese Characters" by editor Tomasz Sajewicz, Prof. Mierzejewski commented on the recent deliberations of the National People's Congress of China. He drew attention to the role of bureaucracy in shaping China's economic development, which is inhibiting household lending in China. In this context, he sees problems with a greater share of domestic consumption. Households and bureaucrats are therefore competing for access to money - he argued. We invite you to listen to the conversation here.
On March 10, 2025, the XYZ portal published an article by editor Tomasz Augustyniak on the new international order from the perspective of China. The article included fragments of Prof. Dominik Mierzejewski's statement on Beijing's position on the war in Ukraine, as well as the strategic ambiguity used in the Chinese narrative. The full article is available here.
On March 7, 2025, Prof. Dominik Mierzejewski commented on the current session of the National People's Congress of China on Radio 357, referring, among others, to the achievements of the Chinese economy mentioned in the report of Premier Li Qiang, the goals for 2025, but also the main problem referred to as neijuan - i.e. the lack of productivity of the young generation.
On February 26, 2025, Prof. Dominik Mierzejewski took part in the "State of the World Report" broadcast, during which he talked with editor Dariusz Rosiak about China's strategy after the change in the US administration's policy towards Russia, Ukraine, and Europe. We invite you to listen to the conversation here.
On February 1, 2025, editor Piotr Olejarczyk from the Onet Wiadomości portal interviewed Prof. Dominik Mierzejewski on the possibility of concluding an unexpected agreement between China and the United States. Fragments of the conversation can be read here.
2024
On December 28, 2024, Michał Gzik was Mateusz Grzeszczuk's guest in the podcast "Podróż bez paszportu", in which he discussed the phenomenon of paradiplomacy using China as an example. Michał Gzik explained, among other things, how Chinese metropolises such as Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Chengdu build their international relations. You can listen to the entire conversation here.
On November 16, 2024, Dr. Marcin Socha took part in the "State of the World Report" broadcast, during which he talked with editor Dariusz Rosiak about the demographic decline in Japan and the challenges facing the new prime minister in the context of Japanese-Chinese relations. We invite you to listen to the conversation here.
On October 28, 2024, Dr. Marcin Socha took part in the "Połączenie" broadcast on Tok FM radio, in which he talked with editor Jakub Janiszewski about the elections in Japan and the problems of the Liberal Democratic Party. We invite you to listen to the conversation here.
On October 27, 2024, Dr. Marcin Socha took part in the "Świat 24" broadcast, during which he talked with editor Marcin Pośpiech about the outcome of the elections to the Japanese House of Representatives. The entire conversation is available here.
On October 27, 2024, in the Polish Radio program "Chinese Signs", editor Tomasz Sajewicz talked with Prof. Dominik Mierzejewski about the BRICS summit in Kazan. We encourage you to listen to the podcast on the website.
On October 11, 2024, on Radio Łódź, in the program "Taki jest świat", editor Marcin Pośpiech talked with Prof. Dominik Mierzejewski about the condition of the Chinese economy. We encourage you to listen to the podcast on the website.
On July 26, 2024, the Dziennik Gazeta Prawna Magazine published an interview between Karolina Wójcicka and Prof. Dominik Mierzejewski on the Third Plenum and decisions that fit into the broader picture of China's political economy. The entire interview is available here.
On July 16, 2024, Dr. Mateusz Chatys was a guest of Mateusz Grzeszczuk in the podcast "Podróż bez paszportu", in which he presented the circumstances of the signing by Japan and the Philippines of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) during the 2+2 meeting in Manila. Dr. Chatys noted the key importance of the agreement for security cooperation between the Philippines and Japan, as well as for the development of new opportunities for cooperation in minilateral formats such as JAPHUS and SQUAD. You can listen to the entire conversation here.
On July 15, 2024, Dr. Mateusz Chatys took part in a conversation with editor Eugeniusz Romer for System of Power, in which he discussed the controversy surrounding China's involvement in the development of the Cambodian Ream naval base and the potential use of this military facility by the Chinese Navy to project its own influence in the region . You can listen to the entire conversation here.
On June 28, 2024, Dr. Mateusz Chatys took part in a conversation with editor Gabriela Masztafiak in the "Ponad horyzont" podcast about the position of ASEAN in the era of growing rivalry between China and the United States in the Indo-Pacific region. You can listen to the entire conversation here.
On May 20, 2024, the "Interia Wydarzenia" website published an article by editor Tomasz Augustyniak on Sino-Philippine tensions over the dispute in the South China Sea. The article includes a comment by Dr. Mateusz Chatys on the effectiveness of the transparency initiative implemented by the Philippine government in the face of China's aggressive actions in the the South China Sea. In addition, Dr. Chatys assessed the Philippines' legal action against China, as well as the possible reaction of the government in Beijing. The entire article is available here.
On April 12, 2024, Dr. Mateusz Chatys took part in a conversation with Eugeniusz Romer for "Układ SIł", in which he presented Sino-Philippine tensions in the South China Sea. Additionally, the conversation touched on the first-ever trilateral summit of the leaders of the United States, the Philippines and Japan in Washington. You can listen to the entire conversation here.
On March 20, 2024, an article by Prof. Dominik Mierzejewski was published on the South China Morning Post website devoted to high unemployment among young people in China. Prof. Mierzejewski argues that relocating young people to rural areas may improve employment statistics at the local level, but will not solve the main causes of the unemployment problem. The article is available here.
On March 14, 2024, the Interia portal published an article by editor Tomasz Augustyniak about the last session of the Chinese parliament. The article contains fragments of Prof. Dominik Mierzejewski's comments devoted to the new law on the State Council, increased military spending, and changes in the rhetoric of Chinese diplomats. Prof. Mierzejewski also assessed the intensifying Sino-American rivalry in the technology sector. The entire article is available here.
On March 11, 2024, Dr. Joanna Beczkowska was a guest of Mateusz Grzeszczuk in the podcast "Podróż bez paszportu", in which she presented the circumstances of the health crisis in South Korea and the doctors' strike. You can listen to the entire conversation here.
On February 27, 2024, an article by Prof. Dominik Mierzejewski was published on the South China Morning Post website devoted to the challenges faced by the Chinese government in its efforts to build a strong domestic market, which is a key element of the so-called "dual circulation" strategy. Prof. Mierzejewski points out that despite many obstacles, some progress can be seen in the example of cooperation between Shanghai and Chongqing. The article is available here.
On February 23, 2024, an article devoted to China's policy towards Russia in the context of the war in Ukraine by Prof. Dominik Mierzejewski was published in Rzeczpospolita. Moreover, prof. Mierzejewski explains how relations with Moscow create the basis for the legitimacy of power in China. The entire article is available here.
On February 17, 2024, the "Interia Wydarzenia" website published an article by editor Tomasz Augustyniak about the elections in Indonesia and the victory of the controversial Prabowo Subianto. The article contains fragments of statements by Dr. Mateusz Chatys devoted to the likely directions of Indonesia's domestic and foreign policy after the swearing-in of the new president in October this year. The entire article is available here.
On February 14, 2024, Dr. Mateusz Chatys took part in a conversation with editor Magdalena Skajewska in the "Więcej Świata" broadcast, in which he commented on the elections in Indonesia. According to preliminary results, former Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto won the presidential election. Dr. Chatys presented the reasons for Prabowo Subianto's victory and outlined the likely directions of the new government's foreign policy. You can listen to the entire conversation here.
On February 5, 2024 prof. Dominik Mierzejewski took part in a conversation with editor Antoni Opaliński about the second anniversary of the Sino-Russian agreement between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. Prof. Mierzejewski summarized the internal situation in China and presented the socio-economic challenges of the PRC. You can listen to the entire conversation here.
On January 5, 2024, Dr. Joanna Beczkowska was a guest of Mateusz Grzeszczuk in the podcast "Podróż bez paszportu", in which she presented North Korea's provocative actions towards South Korea. You can listen to the entire conversation here.
On January 4, 2024, Dr. Joanna Beczkowska took part in an interview with editor Łukasz Lubański for Polskie Radio 24 about tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Dr. Beczkowska points out that for both Pyongyang and Seoul, the idea of Korean unification is exhausting, and with each generation national ties and faith in one Korean nation are weakening. Fragments of the conversation can be read here.
2023
On November 30, 2023, Dr. Joanna Beczkowska was a guest of Mateusz Grzeszczuk in the podcast "Podróż bez paszportu", in which she presented the circumstances of the housing crisis in South Korea. You can listen to the entire conversation here here.
November 15, 2023 prof. Dominik Mierzejewski gave an interview to the Polish Press Agency about the Chinese-American rivalry in the context of President Xi Jinping's meeting with President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the APEC summit in San Francisco. Fragments of the interview are available here.
On October 27, 2023, Dr. Mateusz Chatys was a guest of Mateusz Grzeszczuk in the podcast "Podróż bez paszportu", in which he presented the circumstances of Sino-Philippine tensions in the South China Sea around the Secon Thomas Shoal. Dr. Chatys also drew attention to the characteristics of China's assertive policy in the South China Sea, based primarily on operations in the so-called "gray zone". You can listen to the entire conversation here.
On August 24, 2023, Dr. Mateusz Chatys was a guest of Mateusz Grzeszczuk in the podcast "Podróż bez paszportu", in which he presented the circumstances of the return to the country of the former Prime Minister of Thailand from exile. Dr. Chatys also drew attention to the turmoil on the political scene in Thailand related to the election of a new prime minister and the formation of a government after the elections that took place in May 2023. You can listen to the entire conversation here.
On July 17, 2023, Dr Mateusz Chatys was a guest of Mateusz Grzeszczuk in the podcast "Podróż bez paszportu", in which he presented the circumstances of the election of the next prime minister by the Thai parliament. Dr Chatys noted the influence of the military and conservative establishment in the Senate, which prevented the leader of the Move Forward Party from obtaining a simple majority in the first ballot for the election of the Prime Minister. You can listen to the entire conversation here.
On July 15, 2023, Dr Joanna Beczkowska took part in the broadcast "Świat do Trzeciej" on Polish Radio Three, where she spoke with the editor Rafał Tomański about the visit of the South Korean president to Poland. During the visit, the following agreements were signed: bilateral agreement on cooperation for the reconstruction of Ukraine. You can listen to the entire conversation here.
On July 4, 2023, Dr Joanna Beczkowska was the guest of Mateusz Grzeszczuk in the podcast "Podróż bez paszportu", in which she presented the position of South Korea in the Chinese-American rivalry for dominance in the semiconductor sector. South Korea, which has announced a plan to build the world's largest production cluster, wants to be a leader in this sector. You can listen to the entire conversation here.
On June 28, 2023, Dr Joanna Beczkowska took part in the broadcast "Połączenie" on TOK FM radio. The conversation with Mikołaj Lizut was devoted to changes in the system of counting the age of South Korean citizens. The entire material is available to listen to here.
On June 24, 2023, Dr Bartosz Kowalski took part in the broadcast "Świat do Trzeciej" on Polish Radio Three, where he spoke with editor Rafał Tomański about the effects of Antony Blinken's visit to China in the context of Joe Biden's statements about Xi Jinping and reports about Chinese espionage activity in Cuba. In addition, Dr Kowalski commented on the visit of PRC Prime Minister Li Qiang to Germany and France. You can listen to the entire conversation here.
On June 20, 2023, prof. Dominik Mierzejewski participated in a debate organized by "Układ Pomocy" with dr. Jakub Jakóbowski, moderated by Marek Stefan. The conversation was devoted to the evolution of China's Belt and Road Initiative over the last ten years. The participants of the debate answered the questions about what this Chinese strategy is and what results it brought, how it was and is perceived in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America, as well as how the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian-Ukrainian war affected the BRI. The entire debate is available here.
On June 6, 2023, an article by Prof. Mierzejewski devoted to the efforts of China and the United States to de-escalate tensions in bilateral relations was published. According to Prof. Mierzejewski, both China and the US are aware that the results of diplomatic talks will decide whether the rivalry will not turn into a conflict. Full article available here.
On May 21, 2023, Prof. Dominik Mierzejewski took part in the broadcast "Srodek od środka" on Polish Radio 24. The conversation with Rafał Tomański concerned the two-day summit of the leaders of five Central Asian countries and China in Xi'an. Prof. Mierzejewski pointed out the connections between the city where the summit took place and the history and the period of the greatest prosperity of the Silk Road. According to Prof. Mierzejewski, the summit was intended to show that China is still active. Therefore it wasn't a coincidence it was organised simultaneously with the G7 summit in Japan. The entire material is available to listen to here.
May 18, 2023 prof. Mierzejewski, together with Brent Sadler, an expert from The Heritage Foundation, took part in the "World Today" program. The conversation concerned the current situation in East Asia, with particular emphasis on the situation between the People's Republic of China and Taiwan in the context of American policy. You can listen to the entire conversation here.
On May 18, 2023, Dr Mateusz Chatys was a guest of Mateusz Grzeszczuk in the podcast "Podróż bez paszportu", in which he presented the process of rebuilding and then modernizing the alliance between the Philippines and the United States. Dr Chatys paid special attention to the effects of the first official visit of President Ferdinand Morcos Jr. in Washington, during which a number of key decisions were made in the field of security cooperation, but there were little specifics regarding the strengthening of bilateral economic cooperation. The entire conversation is available here.
On April 29, 2023, Dr Joanna Beczkowska took part in the broadcast "Świat do Trzeciej" on Polish Radio Three, where she spoke with editor Rafał Tomański about the visit of the South Korean president to the United States. The leaders of both countries raised several issues related to economic and political cooperation. In connection with this, the topic of supplying ammunition to Ukraine and the issue of Netflix's investment in Korean series appeared. You can listen to the entire conversation here.
On April 28, 2023, Dr Joanna Beczkowska took part in the broadcast "Połączenie" on TOK FM radio. The conversation with Jakub Janiszewski concerned the visit of the South Korean president to the United States. The key topic turned out to be security issues, i.e. of course, North Korea, the issue of Ukraine was only briefly touched upon. Another critical point of the meeting was economic cooperation - the production of semiconductors and Netflix's plans for Korea. The entire material is available to listen to here.
April 16, 2023. - The Chinese ambassador to France stated that some countries of the former Soviet Union are not "legally sovereign". The statement caused a diplomatic storm on the Internet and infuriated Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. After this statement, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs is trying to appease the situation. Conversation with Prof. Dominik Mierzejewski from the University of Lodz on the air of Polish Radio in the program "Więcej Świata" is available here.
On April 16, 2023, Dr Joanna Beczkowska took part in the broadcast "Środek od środka" on Polish Radio 24. The conversation with Rafał Tomański concerned the reaction of South Korea to the leak of secret information from the Pentagon regarding American pressure on Seoul regarding the supply of arms to Ukraine. The entire material is available to listen to here.
On April 13, 2023, Dr Joanna Beczkowska took part in the broadcast "Połączenie" on TOK FM radio. The conversation with Jakub Janiszewski concerned the reaction of South Korea to the leak of secret information from the Pentagon. The entire material is available to listen to here.
On March 22, 2023, Dr Marcin Socha participated in Antni Opaliński's broadcast "Spojerzenie na Wschód" on Polish Radio 24. The conversation was devoted to Prime Minister Kishida Fumio's visit to Ukraine in the context of Japanese-Chinese relations. You can listen to the entire conversation here.
On March 21, 2023, Dr Marcin Socha took part in the broadcast "Połączenie" on TOK FM radio. The conversation with Jakub Janiszewski concerned the unexpected visit of the Japanese Prime Minister to Ukraine, as well as Scholz's visit to Japan and the latest breakthrough in Japanese-Korean relations. The entire material is available to listen to here.
On March 20, 2023, Dr Marcin Socha was a guest on Polish Radio 24. The broadcast "Geopolis" was devoted to the visit of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to Japan, Japanese policy towards Ukraine and Japanese energy strategy. You can listen to the entire conversation here.
On March 11, 2023, Dr Bartosz Kowalski took part in the broadcast "Świat do Trzeciej" on Polish Radio Three, where he talked with editor Rafał Tomański about current Sino-Greek relations. The central theme of the conversation was the recent visit of Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chunlan to Greece and some tensions caused by the decision of the Greek Prime Minister to meet the US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, who was staying in Greece at the same time, instead of the Chinese Deputy Prime Minister. You can listen to the entire conversation here.
March 10, 2023, prof. Mierzejewski commented on the events from China on "Nowy Świat" radio. The broadcast "Cały nasz świat" discussed the last session of the Chinese parliament - the National People's Congress, the next term of office of President Xi Jinping, the transition of power, the growing defence budget and further cooperation between the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation. The entire conversation is available here.
On March 9, 2023, an interview was conducted by Katarzyna Mokrzycka with Dr Marcin Socha on the portal "300 Gospodarka". The conversation was devoted to the demographic situation in Japan. Dr Socha answered, among others, questions about the impact of the ageing population on the Japanese labour market, as well as the pension system in Japan. The interview is available here.
March 4, 2023, prof. Dominik Mierzejewski and Dr Michał Zaręba took part in the broadcast "Świat do trzeciej" on Polish Radio Three, where they talked with the editor Rafał Tomański on topics related to China and Vietnam. Prof. Mierzejewski presented details of the "two sessions" of the Chinese parliament and discussed the position of the new Prime Minister Li Qiang. In addition, he analyzed the reset in Sino-American relations. In turn, Dr Zaręba presented the circumstances of the election of the new president of Vietnam. You can listen to the entire conversation here.
On March 1, 2023, Dr Joanna Beczkowska was a guest of Mateusz Grzeszczuk in the podcast "Podróż bez paszportu", in which she presented the situation in South Korea, where another decrease in the fertility rate was recorded, which means that the previous record in terms of the lowest number of births per one woman in the world was broken. You can listen to the entire conversation here.
On February 22, 2023, the "Interia Wyrzenia" portal published an article by Tomasz Augustyniak on the situation in the disputed areas of the South China Sea and changes in the foreign policy of the Philippines towards China. The article contains excerpts from Dr Mateusz Chatys assessing the transformation of the government's policy in Manila and other countries' activities in the South China Sea region. The entire article is available here.
On February 18, 2023, Dr Michał Zaręba Dr Joanna Beczkowska and Dr Marcin Socha took part in the broadcast "Świat do trzeciej" on Polish Radio Three, where they talked with the editor Rafał Tomański on topics related to the Philippines, the Korean Peninsula and Japan. Dr Zaręba presented the current situation in the Philippines in connection with the decision to increase the access of American soldiers to four new military bases. Dr Beczkowska, on the other hand, presented the current challenges faced by South Korea. In turn, Dr Socha characterized the internal and external situation of Japan after the assassination of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. You can listen to the entire conversation here.
On February 11, 2023, Dr Mateusz Chatys took part in the broadcast "Świat do trzeciej" on Polish Radio Three, where he spoke with editor Rafał Tomański about extending the agreement on enhanced defense cooperation between the United States and the Philippines to include four new military bases. In addition, Dr Chatys presented the latest findings from the visit of the President of the Philippines to Japan and discussed the threats arising from the conflict in the Taiwan Strait for the government in Manila. The entire conversation is available here.
On February 10, 2023, Dr Mateusz Chatys was a guest of Mateusz Grzeszczuk in the podcast "Travel without a passport", in which he presented the situation on the internal political scene of Malaysia. In addition, Dr Chatys discussed the approach of the Malaysian government to the current situation in the international arena, including the war in Ukraine. During the conversation, the automotive sector in Malaysia was also raised, as well as potential cooperation with Russia. You can listen to the entire discussion here.
On February 2, 2023, Dr Mateusz Chatys took part in the "Dzień na świecie" broadcast by Polsat, in which he spoke with editor Jan Mikruta about the US Secretary of Defense's visit to the Philippines. Dr Chatys drew attention to the groundbreaking importance of the decision to include four additional military bases in the Philippines with the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement signed by both countries in 2014. Issues regarding the role of the Philippines in the Sino-American rivalry in the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait were also raised.
On January 31, 2023, the podcast "Współrzędne świata" of Radio Zet with the participation of Dr. Joanna Beczkowska was published. In an interview with Piotr Drabik, Dr Beczkowska discussed the situation on the Korean Peninsula in connection with the record number of provocations by the DPRK in 2022 - especially in the context of airspace violations by drones. Dr. Beczkowska also presented possible scenarios for the DPRK's activities this year. The podcast is available in the form of audio and video, as well as in the form of an article.
On January 16, 2023. Dr. Marcin Socha took part in the broadcast "Połączenie" on TOK FM radio. The conversation with Jakub Janiszewski concerned the meeting of Prime Minister Kishida Fumio with President Joe Biden and changes in the Japanese defense strategy. The entire material is available to listen to here.
On January 3, 2023. In the "Kotrapunkt" Polish Radio 24 broadcast, prof. Mierzejewski spoke about the current economic situation in China, as well as about the plans of the government in Beijing to solve the country's economic problems. Everything indicates that the Chinese government will aim to centralize the country's economy. The entire material is available here.
2022
On December 15, 2022. Przemysław Ciborek was a guest of Mateusz Grzeszczuk who hosted the podcast for "UKład Sił". They talked about the protests in China related to the so-called "zero covid policy", as well as the reaction of the government in Beijing and the consequences for Xi Jinping's power. Moreover, the topic of the death of the former leader of the PRC - Jiang Zemin was raised. The entire conversation is available here.
December 7, 2022. On the pages of "Rzeczpospolita" was published a text by prof. Mierzejewski, devoted to two scenarios of the development of the political situation in China in the era of "blank sheets protests" and the death of the former leader of the PRC Jiang Zemin. Will the scenario known from the "cultural revolution" be repeated, or will the decisions of Chinese policy-makers be based on the experience of 1989? The entire article is available here.
On November 7, 2022, an interview by Katarzyna Mokrzycka with Przemysław Ciborek was published on the "300 Gospodarka" website. The conversation was devoted to cooperation between the countries of Central and Eastern Europe and China. The topics discussed included, among others, issues related to Chinese investments in the region, as well as political and interpersonal relations within the 14+1 format. The interview is available here.
On September 19, 2022, an interview by Katarzyna Mokrzycka with Dr. Joanna Beczkowska was published on the "300 Gospodarka" website. The conversation was devoted to South Korea's involvement in Central Europe and its rivalry with China. Among the topics covered were issues related to the energy and defense sector. The interview is available here.
On September 15, 2022, an article was published on the South China Morning Post, in which Jack Lau, quoted Professor Mierzejewski's comment on Li Zhanshu's statements in Moscow in the context of China developing closer trade relations with Central Asia. The text was devoted to the first foreign visit of Xi Jinping since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. The Chinese leader visited Kazakhstan, where in 2013 he announced the initiative of the New Silk Road. The article is available here.
On September 2, 2022, an article was published on the "Tygodnik TVP" portal, in which the author of the text, Łukasz Lubański, quoted Dr. Joanna Beczkowska's comment on the current political situation in South Korea, as well as the approach of the conservative political camp in this country to business and relations with the United States. Dr. Beczkowska also outlined the social situation in South Korea, paying attention to the tensions associated with a strong wave of feminism and its collision with the anti-feminist wave. The article is available here.
On September 1, 2022. Przemysław Ciborek was a guest of Mateusz Grzeszczuk who hosted the podcast "Bez Paszportu". The talk focused on Serbia's foreign policy and the role of the EU, the United States and China in the Balkans. The entire conversation is available here.
On August 19, 2022. Bartosz Kowalski gave an extensive commentary to the British magazine "The New Statesman" on Sino-Serbian cooperation in the field of public surveillance technology and "safe cities". You can read the whole article here.
On August 9, 2022. In the program "The World in Zoom" (Polskie Radio 24), prof. Mierzejewski commented on the recent tensions in the Taiwan Strait. He spoke about an internal, international and economic perspective. The entire interview is available here.
On July 1st, 2022. Marcin Socha in the TOK FM Radio spoke about the Japan's energy supply problems.The entire interview is available here.
On May, 2022. In the program "The World in Zoom" (Polskie Radio 24), prof. Mierzejewski commented on the economic and financial situation in China related to the potential recession and economic slowdown. Prof. Dominik Mierzejewski spoke about the political and economic dimensions of discussions in China. - No luxury car has been sold in Shanghai in a month. This makes the entire project of the dual-circulation economy into a big question mark - he said. The entire interview is available here.
On May 11, 2022. Mateusz Chatys in the TOK FM Radio spoke about the presidential election in the Philippines, won by the son of the former dictator - Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The new president of the Philippines is a member of one of the most influential dynasties in the Philippines, which has been consistently building up its political capital since the Marcos family returned to the country in 1991. The vast majority of the electorate in the Philippines are young and poorly educated, and thus easily submissive narrative about the "golden age" of the Philippines during the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos.The entire interview is available here.
On May 7, 2022. Marcin Socha spoke about the economic situation in Japan in a broadcast of Radio RMF24. While many countries around the world struggle with the problem of high inflation, Japan is faced with the problems of too low inflation. What are the reasons for this and what is Europe doing wrong? The entire interview is available here.
April 20, 2022. On the pages of "Rzeczpospolita" was published a text by prof. Mierzejewski, devoted to the pandemic situation in China and the impact of epidemiological restrictions on the policy of the Chinese government. Prof. Mierzejewski answers, inter alia, the question whether there will be changes in the concept of "peace and development"? The entire article is available here.
On March 23, 2022. Dr. Socha in the Polish Radio 24 broadcast spoke about the speech of the President of Ukraine to the Japanese parliament. Zelensky thanked Japan for the leading attitude among Asian countries in responding to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The government in Tokyo joined Western sanctions, incl. in terms of cutting off selected Russian banks from the SWIFT system and freezing the assets of Russian President Vladimir Putin, as well as those around him and the oligarchs. The entire interview is available here.
On March 19, 2022. In the program "The World in Zoom" (Polskie Radio 24), prof. Mierzejewski commented on the Chinese position on the Russian war in Ukraine. The Chinese side is associated with the announcement with the Russian Federation of February 4, which concerns Russian-Chinese relations "in a new era". The new era has started terribly. If this is to be the case, the redefinition of international relations will not be convenient for China. The entire interview is available here.
On March 9, 2022, an article by prof. Mierzejewski devoted to China's strategy of China's ambiguity in the face of the situation in Ukraine. Prof. Mierzejewski writes that the situation on the Russian-Ukrainian front forces Beijing to remain flexible towards Russia. To be her partner, and at the same time not to close the field for talks with the US. Full article available here.
On March 8, 2022, an interview with prof. Mierzejewski on the US-China-Russia triangle in the context of the conflict in Ukraine. Prof. Mierzejewski argues that an internationally isolated Russia, under the fire of economic sanctions with genocide cases in international courts, may also be a burden for China, and not a strengthening, due to the long war in Ukraine. Moreover, a possible Washington-Beijing conversation could suggest that China is considering Putin's defeat and is concerned about the mobilized West. Full interview available here.
Februay 23, 2022. Onet Wiadomości published an interview with prof. Mierzejewski, devoted to the complexity of China's relations with Russia from the perspective of recent events around Ukraine. Prof. Mierzejewski says Russia is only a subcontractor in the "China Rebirth" project. - Some time ago, at a conference in Shanghai, the Russians complained to the Chinese side for not wanting to invest in Russia. The Chinese asked them, how about your law? We want our investments to be stable. He also points out that at present the Chinese authorities are closer to Russia, although it is not unconditional. Economically, business is naturally done with the West therefore it is easier to foster more durable relations with Western countries. The entire interview is available here.
Februay 20, 2022. On the pages of "Rzeczpospolita" a text by prof. Mierzejewski, devoted to Beijing's reaction to the events in Ukraine and possible scenarios with China's participation. The American side will surely take advantage of the growing tension with Russia and its aggressive policy to create a negative image of the People's Republic of China and will argue that, due to the close cordial relationship with Moscow, persuading international opinion to "China threat" will be easier. Closer relations with Russia will place China in the role of "older brother" and Russia in the role of "younger brother", that is, in "one family". This will be used tactically by the United States, and emphasizing China's imperial intentions in international politics will gain new arguments. Perhaps the actions of the PRC will be unintentionally equated with Russian policy, and Russia's aggressive attitude towards Ukraine will only accelerate these trends "- concludes the author. The entire article is available here.
2021
December 28, 2021. In the program "The World in Zoom" (Polskie Radio 24), prof. Mierzejewski commented on the tactical rapprochement in Sino-Russian relations caused by the threat of losing legitimacy in both China and Russia. Regarding the issue of relations between Beijing and Vilnius, he concluded that the key from Beijing's perspective is to ensure the supply of new technologies and semiconductors, hence the issue of Taiwan is very sensitive. Summing up the year 2021, he emphasized that stimulating internal consumption will be of key importance for economic development, which the authorities are trying to ensure through subsequent political campaigns and showing assertiveness in the international arena. The entire interview is available here.
November 3, 2021. In the program "The World in Zoom" (Polskie Radio 24), prof. Mierzejewski commented on the energy crisis in China. He pointed out that China wanted to declare itself a leader in the fight against climate warming because the United States withdrew from it. On the other hand, Beijing remained on the battlefield as a leader, imposing very high standards, but the closure of mines from 2016 resulted in energy shortages. Dr. Beczkowska, who referred to the summit of the V4 Group and the planned meeting of the Polish prime minister with the leader of South Korea, was also a guest of the program. The entire interview is available here.
October 29, 2021. In the "More World" program (Program 1 of Polish Radio), prof. Mierzejewski commented on the current situation in the Taiwan Strait. He drew attention to the internal conditions of the PRC's policy, including growing economic problems and preparations for the 20th Congress of the CCP, which is to be held next year. From the point of view of the United States, the key is to disconnect China from the global semiconductor supply chain, and the technological rivalry between Washington and Beijing places the Taiwanese issue as a key issue in bilateral relations. The entire interview is available on the Polish Radio 24 website to listen to here.
July 22, 2021 - public opinion polls show that over 80% of the society believes that the Olympic Games should be canceled - said Dr. Marcin Socha on Polish Radio 24. According to the CAA analyst, the Japanese do not trust politicians above all. They do not trust the government when it comes to organizing these games. He also pointed out that "currently public opinion polls show that over 80% of the public believe the Olympic Games should be canceled or postponed to another date. The entire interview is available here.
July 2, 2021. It is worth looking at communist ideology in China as the glue holding China together, Professor Mierzejewski told Polish Radio 24. He discussed the role of external ideology, which, because of its diversified ways of thinking, is a fundamental element that limits disputes within China. It is paradoxically a factor that enables the unification of a complex organism like China. Later, the head of CAA UL discussed three approaches to ideology: Mao Zedong's, Deng Xiaoping's and Xi Jinping's. The entire interview is available on the Polish Radio 24 website to listen to here.
June 28, 2021. Chinese and U.S. authorities fear the growing role of technology giants that could undermine the legitimacy of political systems - writes professor Dominik Mierzejewski in "Rzeczpospolita". In the text, he outlines the differences between the United States and the People's Republic of China. He discusses the similar processes in the two countries, including the implementation of anti-monopoly laws. According to Mierzejewski, although motivated in different ways, parallel processes constitute an important element of contemporary international relations. Read the entire article "New enemy, old divisions" here.
On January 26, 2021, in the "More World" program, prof. Mierzejewski discussed the relationship between the West and the People's Republic of China. In a joint letter, about 70 prominent politicians from the G7 countries and the European Parliament called on the leaders of the G7 countries to oppose the expansionist policy of China. - Beijing reacts very nervously to this - says Prof. Dominik Mierzejewski from the University of Łódź. The entire interview is available to listen to here.
2020
On October 29, 2020, in the "More World" program, prof. Mierzejewski commented on the recent decisions taken at the Plenary Session of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party. The People's Liberation Army meeting is understood as the necessity to mobilize another group within the party. However, the key here is the announcement of the dual-circulation economy, which in the longer term is to be based on economic integration within China with limited interaction with external entities. The entire interview is available to listen to here.
On July 1, 2020, in the "More World" program, prof. Mierzejewski talked about the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China. The PRC authorities are intensifying the propaganda of success ahead of the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party. Cities were filled with party posters, 100 rappers recorded patriotic hip-hop song, and cinemas were ordered to show historical propaganda films. The entire interview is available to listen to here.
On February 27 2020, Prof. D Mierzejewski commented on the coronavirus case in the radio program "Bez przesady" (Without exaggeration) broadcast by Kamila Litman on Radio Lodz. He raised the issue of centralization of power in China and the reaction of Thai and Singaporean authorities to the spreading COVID-19 epidemic. Read more here.
On January 26, 2020 in the Polish Radio broadcast of the editor Bogumil Husejnow "World in Lens" Prof. Mierzejewski analyzed the situation in connection with the establishment of the central leadership group for the fight against coronavirus, the reaction of President Xi Jinping and the possible economic consequences. Read more here.
2019
On January 30, 2019, Rzeczpospolita published the article "Beijing's Belt and Road Umbrella," in which Prof. Mierzejewski comments on the relationship between the political center in Beijing and the provinces. Key to understanding the "Belt and Road" is the analysis of internal dynamics in China. Read more here.
2017
November 22, 2017. The Centre for Asian Affairs of the University of Lodz, one of whose primary goals is to organize business meetings, advice on local cooperation, is written about by the City Hall of Lodz. Read more here.
November 22, 2017. During the Think-tank Forum in Budapest (20.11.2017), Prof. Mierzejewski gave an interview to the People's Daily. He acknowledged that the 16+1 platform is rather bilateral. He suggested that local government diplomacy can be an element of creating real engagement in multilateral cooperation. An example of this type is Guangzhou, which is the only one in China to form multilateral city alliances with, for example, Los Angeles and Aukland. This could prove an interesting model for cities in Central Europe and China.
On October 24, 2017, portal defence24.pl published an interview with Prof. Mierzejewski on concluding CCP Congress in Beijing. The interview raised issues of the new possible foreign policy directions. As it was pointed out in the interview, all threads of the Chinese foreign policy should be considered not so much in the international context but rather in the internal one. Read more here.
On October 23, 2017, Professor Mierzejewski and Dr. Justyna Szczudlik of the Polish Institute of International Affairs commented on the decisions of the 19th Congress of the Communist Party of China on the program "That Was a Day in the World" on Polsat News. They discussed the broader context of changes in the People's Republic of China, possible scenarios for cooperation between China and Russia, and the challenges the West faces as a result of China's growing power.
On October 16, 2017, Professor Mierzejewski commented on the cooperation between Lodz and Chengdu for the Chinese news portal news.163.com In a brief statement, he emphasized the role of Lodz as a link with China and outlined further possible steps of cooperation.
On September 16, 2017, Prof. Mierzejewski presented the importance of relations at the local level in the People's Daily statement. He used an example of Cooperation between Lodz and Sichuan Province. The conversation suggested the need for joint efforts to reduce asymmetries in bilateral trade.
On September 4, 2017, in an interview with the Polish Press Agency, the head of the Center for Asian Affairs at the University of Lodz, Prof. Mierzejewski, acknowledged that negotiations at the United Nations would be crucial in the Korean crisis. Although the Six-Party Talks did not resolve the crisis, the multipolar mechanism based on the Concert of Powers should be recognized as the superior mechanism in resolving the nuclear standoff. Read more here.
June 28, 2017. "The KGHM concern and the University of Lodz are looking into the current situation in East Asia with particular emphasis on the role of China in the economy of Central Europe. KGHM accounts for more than half the value of Polish exports to China. The research will be conducted by the Centre for Asian Affairs of the University of Lodz." - read more here.
On January 9, 2017, Professor Mierzejewski commented on the cancellation of the tender at Pryncypalna Street in Lodz, Poland. One should take a closer look at the centralization processes taking place in China. As a result of those processes during the visit of President Xi Jinping to Poland, the local rail link project had not been promoted. Instead, the authorities presented the brand "China Railway Express".
Read more here.
2016
On June 16, 2016, during the 16+1 meeting in Tangshan (Hebei province), Xinhua news agency interviewed Prof. Mierzejewski. The interview focused on the history of Lodz and Lodz Province activities. Prof. talked about the possibility of further cooperation with particular emphasis on higher education. More on the website via WeChat app (QR Code).
On January 28, 2016, Konrad Godlewski, who works with the Center for Asian Affairs, discusses the issue of rail connectivity in Sino-European efforts around "One Belt, One Road" in an interview for Forbes. Wade Shepard's entire article is available here.
2015
On October 27, 2015, in an interview with the Polish Press Agency, Prof. Mierzejewski concluded that Poland has a chance to join the G20 through active cooperation with Beijing. The recording is available here. More information here.
On June 7, 2015, an interview with Prof. Mierzejewski appeared in Dziennik Łódzki. Entire piece available here here.
