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Silent Invasion
China and the Balkans53 min
Available until 10/06/2026
While Serbia and Montenegro are knocking on Europe’s door, both candidate countries for EU accession, China is investing heavily in infrastructure in the Western Balkans. A documentary on how China’s influence is growing in southeastern Europe and how investment comes with strings attached.
Director
Michael Wech
Country
Germany
Year
2023
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