Riccardo Nachtigal

RICCARDO NACHTIGAL holds a master’s degree in East Asian Studies from the University of Groningen, Netherlands. His main areas of research are Chinese foreign policy, China-Russia relations, EU-China relations, and the Asia-Pacific region.

China’s Authoritarian Vision for the 21st Century

How Xi Jinping Is Shaping China and the World?

Riccardo Nachtigal

Xi Jinping's Way of Thinking

Xi Jinping guides China’s rise using traditional values and modern strategies.

Is China Ready for Battle?

Amid escalating tensions, China’s strategic military reforms under Xi Jinping focus on enhancing the PLA’s regional readiness and asserting its global military presence.

Is Russia A Crisis Or An Opportunity For China?

Historic tensions and modern geopolitical challenges, such as the Ukraine conflict and Taiwan issue, compel both nations to navigate a complex landscape of mutual economic reliance and guarded foreign policies.