MapInfluenCE sister project CHOICE (China Observers in Central and Eastern Europe) was lauded for its paper on Huawei’s situation in CEE countries in the latest edition of the CEPA China Influence Monitor. Editor Edward Lucas noted the following key observations: 

U.S. diplomacy is working everywhere except Hungary. 

Romania’s approach is the most hawkish, followed by Poland. 

The final outcome will depend on continued U.S. involvement, Germany’s stance, any changes in national politics and how local telecoms operators lobby. 

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