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Esta dissertação explora as implicações geopolíticas dos investimentos chineses em infraestruturas críticas em Portugal e na Hungria no âmbito da Iniciativa “Belt and Road”. Centrando-se em setores como a energia, as telecomunicações e os transportes, a investigação procura compreender as motivações que levam os investimentos chineses nestas áreas estratégicas. Utilizando uma abordagem de estudo de caso, a investigação analisa a forma como a China aproveita estes investimentos como parte da sua estratégia geoeconómica para expandir a sua influência na Europa. O estudo destaca os contextos locais e regionais que tornam Portugal e a Hungria alvos atraentes para o investimento, à luz das suas localizações geoestratégicas, vulnerabilidades financeiras e relações políticas com a China e a UE. Aborda também os riscos que um maior envolvimento chinês em setores críticos representa, particularmente em termos de soberania e influência externa sobre ativos de infraestruturas críticas. A dissertação examina a forma como estes investimentos refletem dinâmicas geopolíticas mais amplas, particularmente no contexto da ascensão global da China e da sua rivalidade com outras grandes potências. As instituições europeias são cada vez mais cautelosas quanto às implicações a longo prazo dos investimentos chineses, equilibrando os benefícios económicos com as preocupações de segurança. O estudo visa contribuir para o discurso académico sobre o papel crescente da China na geopolítica global, oferecendo uma visão dos desafios e oportunidades colocados pelos seus investimentos estratégicos nas infraestruturas críticas europeias. Sublinha a necessidade de uma compreensão diferenciada dos riscos geopolíticos associados a estes investimentos, nomeadamente para manter a segurança nacional e regional.
This dissertation explores the geopolitical implications of Chinese investments in critical infrastructure in Portugal and Hungary under the Belt and Road Initiative. Focusing on sectors such as energy, telecommunications, and transportation, the research seeks to understand the motivations driving China’s investments in these strategic areas. The central research questions include: What motivates China's critical infrastructure investments in these two countries? How do these investments align with China’s broader geopolitical and strategic objectives? What are the potential impacts on national security and European Union strategic autonomy? Using a case-study approach, the research analyzes how China leverages these investments as part of its geoeconomic strategy to expand its influence in Europe. The study highlights the local and regional contexts that make Portugal and Hungary attractive targets for investment, especially in light of their geostrategic locations, financial vulnerabilities, and political relations towards China and the EU. It also addresses the risks that increased Chinese involvement in critical sectors might pose, particularly in terms of sovereignty and external influence over key infrastructure assets. Furthermore, the dissertation examines how these investments reflect broader geopolitical dynamics, particularly within the context of China’s global rise and its rivalry with other major powers. European institutions are increasingly cautious about the long-term implications of Chinese investments, balancing the economic benefits with security concerns. Ultimately, this research contributes to the academic discourse on China’s expanding role in global geopolitics, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities posed by its strategic investments in European infrastructure. It underscores the need for a nuanced understanding of the geopolitical risks associated with these investments, particularly for maintaining national and regional security.
This dissertation explores the geopolitical implications of Chinese investments in critical infrastructure in Portugal and Hungary under the Belt and Road Initiative. Focusing on sectors such as energy, telecommunications, and transportation, the research seeks to understand the motivations driving China’s investments in these strategic areas. The central research questions include: What motivates China's critical infrastructure investments in these two countries? How do these investments align with China’s broader geopolitical and strategic objectives? What are the potential impacts on national security and European Union strategic autonomy? Using a case-study approach, the research analyzes how China leverages these investments as part of its geoeconomic strategy to expand its influence in Europe. The study highlights the local and regional contexts that make Portugal and Hungary attractive targets for investment, especially in light of their geostrategic locations, financial vulnerabilities, and political relations towards China and the EU. It also addresses the risks that increased Chinese involvement in critical sectors might pose, particularly in terms of sovereignty and external influence over key infrastructure assets. Furthermore, the dissertation examines how these investments reflect broader geopolitical dynamics, particularly within the context of China’s global rise and its rivalry with other major powers. European institutions are increasingly cautious about the long-term implications of Chinese investments, balancing the economic benefits with security concerns. Ultimately, this research contributes to the academic discourse on China’s expanding role in global geopolitics, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities posed by its strategic investments in European infrastructure. It underscores the need for a nuanced understanding of the geopolitical risks associated with these investments, particularly for maintaining national and regional security.
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Dissertação para obtenção de grau de Mestre Em Relações Internacionais
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Iniciativa Belt and Road estratégia geopolítica infraestruturas críticas investimentos chineses União Europeia segurança nacional Belt and Road Initiative Geopolitical Strategy Critical Infrastructure Chinese Investments European Union National Security