European Union and Macao - China: The Importance of Digital Public and Economic Diplomacy

Abstract

This article addresses the role of digital public / economic diplomacy, as part of bilateral relations between the European Union and Macao (China), bearing in mind the specificities of this Special Administrative Region and most notably the European Union Office to Hong Kong and Macao. From a geopolitical and geoeconomic standpoint, the research also concerns Macao's affirmation, in domestic and international terms, while serving as a meeting point for Portuguese-speaking countries and integrating the Chinese government's project known as the Greater Bay Area. Several exclusive interviews with experts enable furthering the topic of this piece with original analyses.