China, noua seducție a autoritarismului. Beijingul vrea să exporte indiferența față de comunism și să importe tăcerea Europei

China is increasingly seen in Europe as a symbol of modernity and prosperity, despite its authoritarian regime. The Chinese government has shifted its strategy from exporting ideology to promoting a technologically advanced image. This perception is growing, especially in Central and Eastern Europe, where the focus is on economic opportunities rather than political repression. Influencers and public figures are often used to showcase China's advancements, masking the reality of its human rights abuses. The challenge for European democracies lies in maintaining awareness of China's authoritarian practices while engaging economically. Indifference towards China's political regime can be a subtle victory for Beijing, as it seeks to diminish scrutiny of its actions.