Cities as Actors in the EU Policy Towards China
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6282533 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Tomasz Kamiński (0000-0003-2389-4038, Faculty of International and Political Studies University of Lodz Lodz, corresponding author), Joanna Ciesielska-Klikowska (0000-0003-0938-5771, Faculty of International and Political Studies University of Lodz Lodz), Michał Gzik (0000-0002-7253-4090, Faculty of International and Political Studies University of Lodz Lodz) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 63 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 51-70 |
| Publication date | 2025-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | JCMS Journal of Common Market Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0021-9886 • E-ISSN: 1468-5965 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/jcms.13577 |
| OpenAlex | W4392342254 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 48 |
City diplomacy between European Union (EU) and Chinese cities has become an increasingly significant layer of bilateral relations. The collaboration between cities is extensive and covers a wide range of thematic areas, with around half of European cities having partnerships with Chinese counterparts, according to a survey of 745 cities. However, despite the commonality of these partnerships, our research has highlighted a disconnect between subnational relations and the upper levels of European policy. Despite some previous initiatives, local actors have not been effectively engaged in EU policy‐making. The European Parliament has called for greater co‐ordination with substate actors, but this call has gone unanswered. This article unpacks the city level of EU relations with China, showing its scope, patterns of co‐operation and potential impact. The authors present theoretical and empirical arguments to support the notion that city diplomacy could have a much more significant impact on EU policy towards China
Business · China · Economic geography · Economic system · Economics · Geography · International trade · Political science · Cross-Border Cooperation and Integration · European Union Policy and Governance · Globalization, Economics, and Policies · Law
Paradiplomacy and international conflict
Subnational dimensions of the EU’s de-risking strategy in relations with China
Mapping paradiplomacy in South Korea
Understanding Chinese influence in Europe
German Multi-Level Relations with Superpowers. A Comparison of Subnational Cooperation with American and Chinese Partners
Fragile ties
The Brussels Effect
Global Cities, Governance and Diplomacy
Activists beyond Borders
Localizing Foreign Policy
Transnational Relations and World Politics
On the Normalization of Sub-State Diplomacy
Strengthening Foreign Policy through Subnational Diplomacy
Animus of the Underling
Paradiplomacy and its Impact on EU Foreign Policy
EU–China Regional Policy Dialogue
The Emergence of Citizen Diplomacy in European Union–China Relations
The politics of NGO development in China
Multi‐level Governance
China’s ‘New Silk Roads’
Understanding the global ecosystem of city networks
EU–China and EU–Brazil policy transfer in regional policy
The Foreign Relations of European Regions
Toward a theory of EU foreign policy-making
The International Dimension of Subnational Self-Government
The Rise of Regional Influence in the EU – From Soft Policy Lobbying to Hard Vetoing
Border Studies
| Unique citing works | 6 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |