Between Brussels and Beijing : the transatlantic response to China's presence in the Baltic Sea region

China’s growing presence in the strategically important Nordic-Baltic region has implications not only for the region itself, but also for general transatlantic relations. Within that context, the authors of Between Brussels and Beijing present in-depth country studies that highlight current challenges and point to opportunities for improved regional and transatlantic security. Jamestown’s Mission Table of Contents Introduction. Foreword. 1. Chinese Footprint in the Baltic Region: The Cases of Sweden and Estonia 2. China in Finland: Balancing Between Trade and Influence 3. The Chinese Presence in Norway 4. China in Denmark and Greenland 5. Chinese Influence in Germany’s Baltic and Northern “Lander” 6. From Strategic Partners to Alienation: Sino-German Defense Relations at the Beginning of the 21 st Century 7. Navigating Sino-Polish Relations 8. China’s Financial Influence in Poland 9. China at the Heart of the Baltics: The Case of Latvia 10. Sino-Lithuanian Relations: A Dangerously Growing Threat? Conclusions Author Biographies About the Baltic Security Foundation China's growing presence in the Nordic-Baltic region has implications not only for the region itself, but also for general transatlantic relations. Within that context, the authors of this book present in-depth country studies that highlight current challenges and point to opportunities for improved regional and transatlantic security.