PRODUCTION LINKS IN TRADE BETWEEN CHINA AND CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE IN THE ERA OF THE BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE

The modern world is becoming increasingly complex and interconnected, with China playing a key role in it. The book "Production Links in Trade Between China and Central and Eastern Europe in the Era of the Belt and Road Initiative" is a fascinating journey through the meanders of global economic relations, in which the author, Ewa Cieślik, analyzes the impact of the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative on the Central and Eastern Europe region.

• In-depth analysis of the impact of the BRI on the economies of Central and Eastern Europe.
• Detailed study of the 16+1 cooperation format between China and the countries of the region.
• Assessment of links within global value chains.
• Explanation of the roots, goals and architecture of the BRI.
• Analysis of statistics on trade and investment flows.
• Identifying problems and challenges related to the BRI.
• Discussion of relations between China and Europe.

The book begins with an introduction to the essence of the Belt and Road Initiative, presenting its historical roots, motives and goals. The author discusses the architecture of the BRI and the institutions that finance it, presenting the most important statistics related to trade and investment flows and infrastructure construction. She also does not avoid difficult issues, pointing to selected problems and challenges associated with this ambitious initiative.

In the second chapter, Ewa Cieślik focuses on the countries of Central and Eastern Europe and their relations with China. She analyzes relations between China and Europe, pointing to the existing transport links connecting these areas. Particular emphasis is placed on the 16+1 format, which covered the Central and Eastern Europe region, thoroughly presenting economic relations between China and the countries covered by this format.

The third chapter is devoted to the study of China's links with Central and Eastern Europe in the field of value-added flows in merchandise trade. The author presents the methodological assumptions and describes the method used, and then analyzes the links within global value chains for the countries of Central and Eastern Europe and China, divided into the BRI corridors in which they found themselves. This comprehensive and innovative approach allows us to understand the complexity of economic relations between these regions.

The book "Production Links in Trade Between China and Central and Eastern Europe in the Era of the Belt and Road Initiative" is a must-read for anyone interested in globalization, international economics and Sino-European relations. It is a valuable source of knowledge for students, scientists, politicians and entrepreneurs who want to understand China's role in shaping the modern world. The publication of the Polish Economic Publishing House (PWE) is a guarantee of reliability and high substantive quality. Ewa Cieślik, thanks to her in-depth analysis and innovative approach, makes a significant contribution to the development of research on the BRI and its impact on the Central and Eastern Europe region. This book will certainly stimulate reflection and discussion on the future of global economic relations.

The book has 284 pages and was published in 2021. The cover is soft, and the format is 250x176 mm.