Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy
@zsuzsettte.bsky.social
Affiliated Scholar, Vrije Universiteit Brussel • Assistant Professor, NDHU 花蓮 • EU-Taiwan relations, China, Indo-Pacific, geopolitics
Pinned
In today’s China Watcher @politico.com reviews my book on why Europe and Taiwan matter to each other.
Thank you @phelimkine.bsky.social for making space for #Taiwan in your always insightful newsletter 🙏🏼
Thank you @phelimkine.bsky.social for making space for #Taiwan in your always insightful newsletter 🙏🏼
Taiwan should continue enhancing its visibility and presence across Europe. Opening a representative office in Estonia should therefore be prioritized, rather than delayed by discussions over its name.
Spoke to Taiwan Plus News, tuning in from Jakarta.
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Spoke to Taiwan Plus News, tuning in from Jakarta.
www.taiwanplus.com/news/taiwan-...
Analysis: What a Delayed Rep. Office in Estonia says about Taiwan-EU Ties
Taiwan-EU relations expert Zsuzsa Anna Ferenczy, visiting fellow with the Martens Centre, talks to TaiwanPlus about Taiwan's delays in opening a representative office in Estonia and the country's EU-w...
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November 6, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Taiwan should continue enhancing its visibility and presence across Europe. Opening a representative office in Estonia should therefore be prioritized, rather than delayed by discussions over its name.
Spoke to Taiwan Plus News, tuning in from Jakarta.
www.taiwanplus.com/news/taiwan-...
Spoke to Taiwan Plus News, tuning in from Jakarta.
www.taiwanplus.com/news/taiwan-...
I spoke to RFE/RL on the Trump-Xi meeting:
It’s good for the two most significant global players to stabilize their relationship. But structural issues remain. This doesn’t fix the big problems.
Link to reporting by Reid Standish in comments below.
It’s good for the two most significant global players to stabilize their relationship. But structural issues remain. This doesn’t fix the big problems.
Link to reporting by Reid Standish in comments below.
October 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I spoke to RFE/RL on the Trump-Xi meeting:
It’s good for the two most significant global players to stabilize their relationship. But structural issues remain. This doesn’t fix the big problems.
Link to reporting by Reid Standish in comments below.
It’s good for the two most significant global players to stabilize their relationship. But structural issues remain. This doesn’t fix the big problems.
Link to reporting by Reid Standish in comments below.
Celebrating Taiwan in the Netherlands.
Delighted to attend the National Day reception in The Hague, thank you for hosting, Amb. Tien Chung-Kwang.
Happy Double Ten Day ~
Delighted to attend the National Day reception in The Hague, thank you for hosting, Amb. Tien Chung-Kwang.
Happy Double Ten Day ~
October 10, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Celebrating Taiwan in the Netherlands.
Delighted to attend the National Day reception in The Hague, thank you for hosting, Amb. Tien Chung-Kwang.
Happy Double Ten Day ~
Delighted to attend the National Day reception in The Hague, thank you for hosting, Amb. Tien Chung-Kwang.
Happy Double Ten Day ~
Europe’s ability to strategically engage Taiwan & rebalance ties w/China depends on a nuanced grasp of cross-Strait dynamics.
A pleasure to host @williamyang120.bsky.social in Brussels at Martens Centre to explore how EU can step up in the region amid growing uncertainty surrounding the US role.
A pleasure to host @williamyang120.bsky.social in Brussels at Martens Centre to explore how EU can step up in the region amid growing uncertainty surrounding the US role.
October 8, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Europe’s ability to strategically engage Taiwan & rebalance ties w/China depends on a nuanced grasp of cross-Strait dynamics.
A pleasure to host @williamyang120.bsky.social in Brussels at Martens Centre to explore how EU can step up in the region amid growing uncertainty surrounding the US role.
A pleasure to host @williamyang120.bsky.social in Brussels at Martens Centre to explore how EU can step up in the region amid growing uncertainty surrounding the US role.
October 5, 2025 at 3:28 PM
"We have been dealing with China's grey zone operations for years. There is a tremendous (amount of experience about) how we counter disinformation that we can share with Europe” — says senior Taiwanese military officer at Warsaw Security Forum.
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www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/de...
Defeat of Ukraine would embolden China towards Taiwan, Taiwanese officer says in Poland
TAIPEI: If Russia defeats Ukraine, it will embolden China's moves towards Taiwan and Taipei hopes that Kyiv emerges victorious, a senior uniformed Taiwanese military officer said this week during a ra...
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October 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
"We have been dealing with China's grey zone operations for years. There is a tremendous (amount of experience about) how we counter disinformation that we can share with Europe” — says senior Taiwanese military officer at Warsaw Security Forum.
www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/de...
www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/de...
My latest on Taiwan, Vatican, and EU.
The question I ask is not how #Taiwan can keep the #Vatican close, but how can it pull #Europe closer?
Taiwan must bring substance to ties w/Europe & cooperate w/Holy See wherever this helps boost its global profile & fosters global peace.
The question I ask is not how #Taiwan can keep the #Vatican close, but how can it pull #Europe closer?
Taiwan must bring substance to ties w/Europe & cooperate w/Holy See wherever this helps boost its global profile & fosters global peace.
September 23, 2025 at 1:05 PM
🎙️New episode
With my brilliant co-host @richheydarian.bsky.social we explore geopolitical developments affecting Europe & ASEAN.
We’re joined by Stefania Benaglia to unpack the SCO summit, India’s strategic positioning & implications for the war in Ukraine.
Co-hosted by EPinASEAN @9dashline.com.
With my brilliant co-host @richheydarian.bsky.social we explore geopolitical developments affecting Europe & ASEAN.
We’re joined by Stefania Benaglia to unpack the SCO summit, India’s strategic positioning & implications for the war in Ukraine.
Co-hosted by EPinASEAN @9dashline.com.
September 19, 2025 at 9:52 AM
🎙️New episode
With my brilliant co-host @richheydarian.bsky.social we explore geopolitical developments affecting Europe & ASEAN.
We’re joined by Stefania Benaglia to unpack the SCO summit, India’s strategic positioning & implications for the war in Ukraine.
Co-hosted by EPinASEAN @9dashline.com.
With my brilliant co-host @richheydarian.bsky.social we explore geopolitical developments affecting Europe & ASEAN.
We’re joined by Stefania Benaglia to unpack the SCO summit, India’s strategic positioning & implications for the war in Ukraine.
Co-hosted by EPinASEAN @9dashline.com.
🚨China’s lawfare & long-arm jurisdiction. Understanding the implications.
I joined a panel in Brussels hosted by European Foundation for Democracy, to unpack China’s lawfare against #Taiwan, or the weaponisation of law to achieve its strategic aims.
Such panels must be more regular in Brussels.
I joined a panel in Brussels hosted by European Foundation for Democracy, to unpack China’s lawfare against #Taiwan, or the weaponisation of law to achieve its strategic aims.
Such panels must be more regular in Brussels.
September 18, 2025 at 9:08 PM
🚨China’s lawfare & long-arm jurisdiction. Understanding the implications.
I joined a panel in Brussels hosted by European Foundation for Democracy, to unpack China’s lawfare against #Taiwan, or the weaponisation of law to achieve its strategic aims.
Such panels must be more regular in Brussels.
I joined a panel in Brussels hosted by European Foundation for Democracy, to unpack China’s lawfare against #Taiwan, or the weaponisation of law to achieve its strategic aims.
Such panels must be more regular in Brussels.
Happy to share I joined the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies as Visiting Fellow for 6 months.
Based primarily in Brussels, I’ll be researching EU-ASEAN ties, Taiwan of course, China & everything concerning the Indo-Pacific. Happy to re-connect with many of you in the Brussels bubble 🫧
Based primarily in Brussels, I’ll be researching EU-ASEAN ties, Taiwan of course, China & everything concerning the Indo-Pacific. Happy to re-connect with many of you in the Brussels bubble 🫧
September 17, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Happy to share I joined the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies as Visiting Fellow for 6 months.
Based primarily in Brussels, I’ll be researching EU-ASEAN ties, Taiwan of course, China & everything concerning the Indo-Pacific. Happy to re-connect with many of you in the Brussels bubble 🫧
Based primarily in Brussels, I’ll be researching EU-ASEAN ties, Taiwan of course, China & everything concerning the Indo-Pacific. Happy to re-connect with many of you in the Brussels bubble 🫧
Reposted by Dr. Zsuzsa A. Ferenczy
Le ministre taïwanais des Affaires étrangères, Lin Chia-lung [林佳龍], et son collègue de la Culture, Li Yuan [李遠], ont assisté le 11 septembre au musée national tchèque, à Prague, au vernissage de l’exposition spéciale "Cent objets du musée national du Palais et leurs histoires".
#Taiwan #Tchéquie
#Taiwan #Tchéquie
En Tchéquie, deux ministres taïwanais assistent à l’inauguration d’une exposition du musée national du Palais, Taiwan Info
Le ministre des Affaires étrangères, Lin Chia-lung [林佳龍], a conduit du 11 au 13 septembre une délégation en République tchèque, où il a assist&eac...
taiwaninfo.nat.gov.tw
September 15, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Someone’s clearly thinking outside the bag.
Merci, Longchamp 👜🧋🇹🇼
Merci, Longchamp 👜🧋🇹🇼
September 14, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Someone’s clearly thinking outside the bag.
Merci, Longchamp 👜🧋🇹🇼
Merci, Longchamp 👜🧋🇹🇼
On #SCO summit, I told LRT that Xi portrayed the gathering as his response to the chaos caused by Trump; stability in uncertain times. Xi is effectively & strategically exploiting anxiety felt across the developing world.
More below 👇🏼
www.lrt.lt/naujienos/pa...
More below 👇🏼
www.lrt.lt/naujienos/pa...
Pasaulis pagal Kiniją – Xi Jinpingas demonstruoja dominavimą prieš Rusiją ir Indiją
„Puikūs mielų draugų pokalbiai“ – taip apie Šanchajaus bendradarbiavimo organizacijos (ŠBO) viršūnių susitikimą atsiliep...
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September 9, 2025 at 2:11 PM
On #SCO summit, I told LRT that Xi portrayed the gathering as his response to the chaos caused by Trump; stability in uncertain times. Xi is effectively & strategically exploiting anxiety felt across the developing world.
More below 👇🏼
www.lrt.lt/naujienos/pa...
More below 👇🏼
www.lrt.lt/naujienos/pa...
Awareness of the strategic importance of #Taiwan has grown across the EU. Though it varies by member state, engagement opportunities exist everywhere.
Good to reconnect w/Rep. Elliot Wang at Taipei Office in Hungary to deepen engagement.
(Zooming in on the pin I wore ✌🏼)
Good to reconnect w/Rep. Elliot Wang at Taipei Office in Hungary to deepen engagement.
(Zooming in on the pin I wore ✌🏼)
September 9, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Awareness of the strategic importance of #Taiwan has grown across the EU. Though it varies by member state, engagement opportunities exist everywhere.
Good to reconnect w/Rep. Elliot Wang at Taipei Office in Hungary to deepen engagement.
(Zooming in on the pin I wore ✌🏼)
Good to reconnect w/Rep. Elliot Wang at Taipei Office in Hungary to deepen engagement.
(Zooming in on the pin I wore ✌🏼)
The race for critical raw materials is heating up⚡️
Had a timely & engaging conversation on the sidelines of Jakarta Futures Forum 2025 with Lisa Singh & Lavanya Mani on resource nationalism vs. regional cooperation and who can/will lead in de-risking supply chains.
Had a timely & engaging conversation on the sidelines of Jakarta Futures Forum 2025 with Lisa Singh & Lavanya Mani on resource nationalism vs. regional cooperation and who can/will lead in de-risking supply chains.
August 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The race for critical raw materials is heating up⚡️
Had a timely & engaging conversation on the sidelines of Jakarta Futures Forum 2025 with Lisa Singh & Lavanya Mani on resource nationalism vs. regional cooperation and who can/will lead in de-risking supply chains.
Had a timely & engaging conversation on the sidelines of Jakarta Futures Forum 2025 with Lisa Singh & Lavanya Mani on resource nationalism vs. regional cooperation and who can/will lead in de-risking supply chains.
Spotted in Pienza, Tuscany. ✌🏼
August 22, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Spotted in Pienza, Tuscany. ✌🏼
Thrilled to be at the Jakarta Futures Forum, co-hosted by Observer Research Foundation and CSIS Indonesia — as always,
more than a conference; a space for building relationships, trust and forward-thinking.
more than a conference; a space for building relationships, trust and forward-thinking.
August 5, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Thrilled to be at the Jakarta Futures Forum, co-hosted by Observer Research Foundation and CSIS Indonesia — as always,
more than a conference; a space for building relationships, trust and forward-thinking.
more than a conference; a space for building relationships, trust and forward-thinking.
Over the long term, can ASEAN position itself as a leader in the green economy, and form strategic alliances with Europe as a partner in sustainable resource management?
My latest for ORF on EU-ASEAN cooperation on critical minerals in a geoeconomic era.
www.orfonline.org/expert-speak...
My latest for ORF on EU-ASEAN cooperation on critical minerals in a geoeconomic era.
www.orfonline.org/expert-speak...
EU-ASEAN Cooperation on Critical Minerals in a New Geo-economic Era
EU-ASEAN Cooperation on Critical Minerals in a New Geo-economic Era
www.orfonline.org
August 5, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Over the long term, can ASEAN position itself as a leader in the green economy, and form strategic alliances with Europe as a partner in sustainable resource management?
My latest for ORF on EU-ASEAN cooperation on critical minerals in a geoeconomic era.
www.orfonline.org/expert-speak...
My latest for ORF on EU-ASEAN cooperation on critical minerals in a geoeconomic era.
www.orfonline.org/expert-speak...
In our latest for @9dashline.com, with @jgurolhaller.bsky.social we urge coordinated action to link EU’s Global Gateway with #Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy & work with ASEAN as *partners* for enhanced connectivity.
Together they can redefine connectivity as a tool for empowerment and resilience.
Together they can redefine connectivity as a tool for empowerment and resilience.
August 1, 2025 at 4:08 AM
In our latest for @9dashline.com, with @jgurolhaller.bsky.social we urge coordinated action to link EU’s Global Gateway with #Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy & work with ASEAN as *partners* for enhanced connectivity.
Together they can redefine connectivity as a tool for empowerment and resilience.
Together they can redefine connectivity as a tool for empowerment and resilience.
EU sent a "clear and consistent" message to Beijing at the summit this week: it wants a balanced relationship with China.
It must now hold its ground and try to stay as coherent as possible.
Quoted in Deutsche Welle.
www.dw.com/en/eu-china-...
It must now hold its ground and try to stay as coherent as possible.
Quoted in Deutsche Welle.
www.dw.com/en/eu-china-...
EU-China summit exposes deepening tensions – DW – 07/25/2025
Despite calls for cooperation and limited climate pledges, the EU-China summit exposed deep divisions and confirmed that long-term tensions are likely to persist.
www.dw.com
July 27, 2025 at 1:49 PM
EU sent a "clear and consistent" message to Beijing at the summit this week: it wants a balanced relationship with China.
It must now hold its ground and try to stay as coherent as possible.
Quoted in Deutsche Welle.
www.dw.com/en/eu-china-...
It must now hold its ground and try to stay as coherent as possible.
Quoted in Deutsche Welle.
www.dw.com/en/eu-china-...
For Beijing, EU-China summits are not the place to commit to concessions, but the perfect platform to talk up EU-China cooperation as a win-win—the kind where China wins twice.
My take for Carnegie Europe’s Taking the Pulse.
My take for Carnegie Europe’s Taking the Pulse.
July 25, 2025 at 6:21 AM
For Beijing, EU-China summits are not the place to commit to concessions, but the perfect platform to talk up EU-China cooperation as a win-win—the kind where China wins twice.
My take for Carnegie Europe’s Taking the Pulse.
My take for Carnegie Europe’s Taking the Pulse.
How is Russia’s invasion of Ukraine shaping regional responses to PRC assertiveness against #Taiwan?
Happy to join colleagues from Japan, India, US & Korea at the 28th World Congress of Political Science (IPSA). Great panel, great to be back in Seoul.
Happy to join colleagues from Japan, India, US & Korea at the 28th World Congress of Political Science (IPSA). Great panel, great to be back in Seoul.
July 18, 2025 at 4:28 AM
How is Russia’s invasion of Ukraine shaping regional responses to PRC assertiveness against #Taiwan?
Happy to join colleagues from Japan, India, US & Korea at the 28th World Congress of Political Science (IPSA). Great panel, great to be back in Seoul.
Happy to join colleagues from Japan, India, US & Korea at the 28th World Congress of Political Science (IPSA). Great panel, great to be back in Seoul.
“We all need Taiwan to succeed” — Franck Paris, Director of French Office in Taipei.
Celebrating Bastille Day in Taiwan 🇫🇷
Celebrating Bastille Day in Taiwan 🇫🇷
July 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
“We all need Taiwan to succeed” — Franck Paris, Director of French Office in Taipei.
Celebrating Bastille Day in Taiwan 🇫🇷
Celebrating Bastille Day in Taiwan 🇫🇷