The
ChinaMed Project is a research platform of the
Torino World Affairs Institute, part of the
TOChina Hub developed by the
University of Turin. ChinaMed’s primary research objective is to analyze the impact of the rise of China on the wider Mediterranean region, emphasizing the evolving economic, diplomatic, and security relationships between Beijing and the countries of North Africa, the Middle East, and Southern Europe.
Strategically situated at the crossroads of three continents, the wider Mediterranean has been at the forefront of China’s ascent from the periphery to the center of the international system. Even amidst instability and conflict, this region remains one of the few areas of the world where Chinese economic engagement still grows, where the BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization continue to expand, and where Beijing’s vision for the future of the global order seems to find a receptive audience.
However, these region-wide trends have been received differently—while some states seek to “de-risk,” others attempt to embrace the opportunities provided by China. The ChinaMed Project aims to understand their agency and perspectives and gain a more nuanced inside-out perspective on their capacity to navigate the rising tide of the US-China global competition.
Our research products include:
ChinaMed Observer: Brief and timely articles analyzing media and expert debates in China and in the countries of the wider Mediterranean region, offering insights into local perspectives on current events in Sino-Mediterranean relations.
Reports: In-depth explorations of regional trends in Sino-Mediterranean relations, covering issue areas such as energy, innovation, diplomacy, and economic engagement.
Scientific publications: ChinaMed regularly contributes to scientific publications and special issues of academic journals.
ChinaMed Data: Our database with figures on China’s relations with countries in the wider Mediterranean, regarding trade, investment, contracts, and security ties.
Events: ChinaMed contributes to academic and training events, such as the
TOChina Summer School. It also holds public seminars during the academic year in collaboration with the
University of Naples ‘l’Orientale’.
If you are interested in our research or have comments or questions for our experts, please feel free to reach out to us by email at
chinamed@tochina.it. Follow us on X
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