China becomes a new player on the Moldovan stage
Author: Valentin Lozovanu
Publisher: Institute for Development and Social Initiatives (IDIS) “Viitorul”, Chisinau, Moldova
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2009 Chisinau
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IDIS Viitorul – Moldova’s Foreign Policy Statewatch,
Issue 2, April 2010
Using its position as an emerging power with financial leverage, China is gradually building ties with Russia’s neighbours.
In Moldova. China has traditionally positioned itself more as an observer than a player. Political and co-operation relationships between China and Moldova support a realpolitik point of view. Co-operation does not include political condititions as it separates economic interests from political reform. Estimation and evaluation of the Chinese aid is very difficult as it favours export-led non-reimbursable aid and infrastructure projects.
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