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Blog - 19 February 2025
The legendary life of Belgian orphan Paul Splingaerd
It is commonly believed that foreigners could never hold official positions in imperial China. However, history offers an exception in the case of Paul Splingaerd, a Belgian who rose to become a high-ranking official during the late Qing Dynasty.
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Blog - 17 February 2025
Call for a more pragmatic European approach towards China
With President Trump in office, the intensifying rivalry between the US and China is poised to significantly influence Europe's relations with China. This article explores how Europe can navigate these shifting dynamics and assert its role and identity in a redefined global landscape.
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Blog - 07 February 2025
Why is the Chinese Tier system relevant for European companies?
The Chinese Tier system is a good reference to help foreign companies understand the consumer and market dynamics of a particular city and is useful in making decisions about investments, expansion and marketing.
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Blog - 05 February 2025
From ‘Make America Great Again’ to ‘Make China Great Again’??
The ongoing competition between the United States and China will inevitably have implications for European governments and companies. However, we see this new dynamic as an opportunity for Europe rather than a threat.
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Blog - 04 February 2025
Is Temu a threat or should we learn from them?
In the past years China’s cross-border e-commerce platforms, such as Temu, Shein and AliExpress have rapidly gained global market share, disrupting traditional retail markets in Western countries.
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Blog - 04 February 2025
Belgium: an international decision-making centre
Belgium, as a small yet influential country in the heart of Europe, often stands at the crossroads of major international decision-making processes. Belgium’s geographic location, political institutions, and role in diplomacy make it a hub for decision-making, attracting businesses, policymakers, and international organizations.
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News - 04 February 2025
Re-launching of the Horsten WeChat Official Account
Recently we re-launched our official Horsten International WeChat account. You can now also follow us through this channel.
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Economic - 10 January 2025
Opportunities in China’s silver economy
On 13 September 2024, the Chinese government announced that it will gradually increase the retirement age. In this article we will look at the implications for the Chinese economy and for European companies.
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Cultural - 07 January 2025
Historical Testimony of Sino-Belgian Friendship
China and Belgium formally established diplomatic relations in the early 20th century, but their historical connections stretch back much further.
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