Red Flags: Triaging China's Projects in the Western Balkans

Report by Donatienne Ruy, Heather A. Conley, Jonathan E. Hillman, and Maesea McCalpin

Published March 1, 2021

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This report, the third in a series on Chinese economic activities in the Western Balkans, provides recommendations for U.S. and partner responses to China's growing economic and political influence in the region and a “red flags” checklist to help identify activities that warrant further scrutiny.

This report was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations.

Donatienne Ruy

Donatienne Ruy

Former Fellow, Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program
Heather A. Conley

Heather A. Conley

Former Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia, and the Arctic; and Director, Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program
Jonathan E. Hillman

Jonathan E. Hillman

Senior Fellow, Economics Program, and Director, Reconnecting Asia Project
Maesea McCalpin

Maesea McCalpin

Former Associate Director, Economics Program