Falling out of favor

Over the past few years, relations between the Nordic countries and China have taken a sharp downward turn as security-related dynamics and sensitive political issues have come to play an increasingly prominent role.

In this article for the The Diplomat, DIIS researcher Andreas Bøje Forsby provides an overview of how Nordic-China relations have developed since 2016, focusing in particular on changing threat perceptions and the resurgence of human rights issues.

He concludes by identifying the key drivers that will continue to pull the Nordic countries and China apart.