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Sure. But who knows what will happend???
We are two weeks to the deadline.
Be quiet and steady. They are working so hard these days.
Check it.
Some nice action today.
I would expect a real good news in a very short time.
Send me your email address too.
GLTY
I know, It was a very long journey and I understand some frustrated fillings. But let me know you that Falaknaz is still working and pushing forward his energy projects. Ive just send another mails to your hotmail.
Take care.
No, I mean in your hotmaol mailbox.
Look at you spam folder. And look two or three months ago.
GLTY
Billionaires don't waste time or money...
And when they want something to work, they make it work...
Balluku: Energy and climate, important sectors of cooperation with the UAE
that Etleva Xhajanka-09/03/2023
TIRANÊ, September 3 /ATSH/ Vice. Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Belinda Balluku, during her visit to the United Arab Emirates, had a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
In this meeting, Balluku and Al Nahyan discussed relations and further strengthening of cooperation between our two countries in various fields, economy, tourism, innovation, infrastructure, as well as the development and exchange of governmental practices.
"Energy and climate are also two important sectors where there is space and will to cooperate more closely between Albania and the United Emirates within the framework of COP 28. The EBA is a partner country that has continuously supported us", said Balluku in a post on social networks.
Furthermore, she continued, we discussed concrete projects of strategic importance, not only for Albania, but also for the region, in the presence of Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Minister for International Cooperation, and Mohamed Hassan Al Suwaidi, Minister of Investments of the Emirates. United Arab Emirates.
"The months ahead will be very promising and I can't wait to share with the public the decisions we made during this visit to the United Arab Emirates", said Balluku
https://ata.gov.al/2023/09/03/balluku-energjia-dhe-klima-dy-sektore-te-rendesishem-bashkepunimi-me-eba-n/?amp=1
Very intresting report frim IHA
nternational Hydropower Association
Link
https://www.unido.org/WSHPDR2022
PDF link
https://www.unido.org/sites/default/files/files/2023-08/SOUTHERN_EUROPE_2022.pdf
Note: I inow. You want to know more. Falaknaz will disclose his plan really soon IMO.
VIDEO/ Dulevic: Albania will build a nuclear power plant for the interest of Italy, the area where it will be located...
20:15 , 29/08/2023
https://www.syri.net/politike/619123/video-dulevic-shqiperia-do-te-ndertoje-central-berthamore-per-interesin-e-italise-zona-ku-do-vendoset/
Thete a lot of HPPs concesions that are out of date.
ERE the albanian energy regulator entity are renewing almos all of them every week since months ago.
Im talking about concessions signed when Shala Energy has signed too (2018)
I wont surprised if sime of these days Shala Energy renew its concession.
https://www.ere.gov.al/sq/publikime/njoftime/mbledhje-bordi-date-31-08-2023
Thanks for the answer.
Meanwhile Saudi NEOM is moving forward.
https://www.meed.com/neom-finalises-56bn-of-housing-deals
Im in a similar ticker with similar histori but close to disclose whats going on behind scene. PSPW.
GLTY
A few ones here know that till these days there are a lot of work did behind scenes...
We must ear whats going on really soon...
And support.
GLTY
All has been done. Sit down and wait for filings...
Forget it. Neom andbSaudi como nnection is false. I did read the Intro. Sorry
Hi people. Ive been here years ago. In a Laura Marriot era. About 10 years ago and I made some money those days.
Question
Are you shure the Saudi orince has bought this ticker? If the answer is yes I will share with some info that Im shure you want to read.
Im not holding any share today but in a few months I will buy some millions.
I like to talk only with longs.
GLTY.
Offshore wind energy – Targets, not realistic. The expansion calls for $27 billion in investment by 2026
10:56 - 08/18/2023
Government targets to increase global wind power installations by five times a year by 2030 are unrealistic and would require $27 billion in supply chain investment by 2026, according to a recent report published by Wood Mackenzie.
The research and consulting firm predicts that annual capacity is more likely to grow by 30 gigawatts a year by 2030, well below the target of 80 GW a year, or a fivefold increase, set by governments around the world.
"The supply chain is struggling to grow and will be an obstacle to achieving decarbonisation targets if change does not happen," the research firm stated.
Close to 80 GW of annual installations to meet all government targets is not a realistic figure, and even the projected achievement of an additional 30 GW will be unrealistic unless there is immediate investment in the supply chain.
$27 billion in new investment in the supply chain is needed by 2026 and $100 billion in investment by 2030 for the sector to be able to meet the government's targets of fivefold annual installation growth by the end of the decade, it said. report.
Wood Mackenzie noted that low profit margins in offshore wind power generation and uncertainty around project timelines resulting in widely varying supply chain needs are making it difficult to garner investment in the sector. .
According to the World Energy Statistical Review report in June, global wind and solar power grew to a record 12% of power generation last year, surpassing nuclear.
Target-setting and plans for energy market infrastructure to support offshore wind power generation need to extend beyond 2030 to grow the supply chain, according to Wood Mackenzie analysts.
Dorina Kurtaj / SCAN
https://scantv.al/energjia-nga-era-ne-det-te-hapur-objektivat-jo-realiste-zgjerimi-kerkon-27-miliarde-dollare-investim-deri-ne-2026/
My bad. Thanks Topfuel!!!
“falaknaz will wait until the last minute to find out his business plan” as someone who works for you at the SEC put it.
Billomarios don't waste time or money.
And I can assure you that to this day Falaknaz continues to push its energy projects forward...
Many people heavily engahed in his projects has told me...
"Tourist road axis, wind energy..."/ Balluku lists the achievements of July: Other works await us ahead!
08/03/2023 16:53
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Belinda Balluku, has listed the works carried out in July, while stating that she will only move forward with other public works.
" The July we left behind was one of the most intense months full of achievements this year.
The international auction of wind power, the delivery of some main road axes in the tourist areas, but obviously also the activities on the international scene, have been some of the most important events.
Other jobs await us ahead !", writes Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku in a post on social networks./mj
https://javanews.al/akse-rrugore-turistike-energjia-eolike-balluku-rendit-arritjet-e-korrikut-pune-te-tjera-na-presin-perpara/
Albania is still allowing HPPs constructions.
KKT passes the permit for several buildings at the Yacht Marina in Durrës, constructions in Tirana and hotels on the coast
August 2, 22:52
The coast will continue to be a construction site, as the number of construction or development permits for resort and tower projects has not left the capital either. The last meeting of the National Council of the Territory on August 1 provided a total of dozens of decisions where projects that also have the status of strategic investment stand out. Among the projects in question, the construction permit for the project to be developed in Durrës, known as Durrës Marina & Yacht, stands out. Meanwhile, a number of permits have been approved for hotels and resorts in the South area, Gjirin e Lalëzi or Shengjin. Among the decisions are also a number related to energy projects, specifically hydropower plants and photovoltaic plants. Below is the complete list with the decisions of the KKT;
Building Permit for the facility: "Construction of Shiroku HPP, in the Hotomiza stream, a branch of
the Devoll River, Gramsh Municipality, Elbasan District", with the subject developer company the subject developer company "DELIU 3D" sh.pk
. Building permit for the object: "Construction of Hec Kalivare 1, 2, 3, 4, in the stream of Kalivare and its tributaries, that of Kimza and that of Mesuli, which flow into the Fan i Madh river, Pukë Municipality", with developer subject the company "BE-IS Energy" sh.pk
For the approval of the permit to postpone the deadline for the works for the object: "Construction of the Hydropower Plant "Kacinar", located on the Shpërdhaze River, Kaçinar Municipality, Mirditë Municipality", with the developer company "Shpërdhaza Energji" sh.pk
Building permit for the facility: "Reconstruction and increase of the capacity of Hec Çarshovë", located in the Municipality of Përmet, with the developer company "Kenxhi" sh.pk
Rama ignores the DASH report: The interest of foreign investors in our country has increased
WRITTEN BY SOT.COM.AL
31 July 2023
Prime Minister Edi Rama from Tepelena, where he finished the meeting with the government cabinet, said two days ago that the image of Albania in the world has changed, while he emphasized that the interest of foreign investors to invest in our country has increased, thus ignoring the Department's report. American State, who "encouraged" Albania. "The image of Albania in the world is completely upside down until not many years ago. What we see from the inside is the increase in the interest of foreign investors, we are not talking about projects focused only on the energy sector, we are talking about large investors in the field of tourism, technology, which until not many years ago would not they considered Albania as an opportunity to expand their business", he declared. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Edi Rama commented on the dismissal of the entire secretariat, including Damian Gjiknuri. Rama emphasized that his dismissal has nothing to do with the speculations that have been made about the incinerators file. "If we start our decision-making from rumors or anyone's prior involvement in an investigative analysis process, I don't know who remains in this country without getting dirty. I am telling you that while we have made our relationship with justice clear, the movement of the entire secretariat has nothing to do with what has been speculated with Damiani. He has done the job well, while the results have also spoken well for PS, but I have always believed that before others put you in the position that you have to understand what you have to do to be above others, you have to do it yourself himself. PS has been here for 10 years and they have been doing this. Others have never seen themselves and that is why they are where they are. The relationship with justice is clear. The occasional moves are made only for the reason of the need to take the work to another level", underlined Rama. We recall that a few days ago, the American State Department published the report on the economy and business climate in Albania. According to DASH, dirty drug money is distorting competition in Albania. Even the US State Department considers corruption in the country to be systemic, while not sparing direct accusations against the government. "Reports of corruption in government procurement are common. Investors often report cases of government corruption, which delay and hinder investments in Albania. Some US investors have faced contentious commercial disputes with public and private entities, including some that have gone to international arbitration.
https://sot.com.al/english/politike/rama-injoron-raportin-e-dash-shte-rritur-interesi-i-investitoreve-te-hu-i603414
Durres Marina increases investment
The developers of the Durres Yachts and Marina Project have increased the capital of its multi-billion euro project in Albania…
28 JUL 2023
Durres Marina has increased its capital following a €7m investment from its majority shareholders, Eagle Hills Real Estate Development, a subsidiary of Emaar Group.
The ownership structure remains unaffected, with UAE-based Eagle Hills holding a 67% stake and state-owned Albanian Seaports Development Company 33%.
The increase in capital follows a previous agreement with the Albanian government for the first phase of the development of the Durres Yachts & Marina project, which is predicted to cost over €2bn.
The latest development from the Durres Marina is part of the larger story of Albania establishing itself as a superyacht hub in the Adriatic.
Durres Marina is one of many that the Government of Albania has expressed commitment to undertaking. As highlighted in the detailed ‘First National Document on Spatial Planning: ‘Shqipëria 2030’, published by the government of Albania in 2015, Albania appears committed to re-establishing itself as a vital hub for trade and tourism in the new Europe.
In 2021, SuperyachtNews spoke exclusively with Belinda Balluku, Albania’s minister of infrastructure and energy, about how the development supports a new generation of development in the region.
Note: Faisal Falaknaz is the Acting Group Chief Financial and Sustainability Officer at Aldar ... companies such as Mubadala Investment Company and Emaar Properties..
https://www.aldar.com/en/capital-market-day-2021/faisal-falaknaz
https://www.superyachtnews.com/business/durres-marina-increases-investment
The Party Committee of the Shanghai Electric Power Construction Agency organized the young comrades of the headquarters to carry out the "New Era, New Youth, New Mission" 20 Spiritual Propaganda Activities
Release date: 2023-04-25
Source: Powerchina website
In accordance with the "Decision of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Conscientiously Studying, Propagating and Implementing the Spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China", the party committee of the agency, together with the human resources department of the company, carried out the "New Era, New Youth, New Mission" 20th National Spiritual Propaganda Activity in the headquarters on April 24 , nearly 30 young people from the headquarters participated in the event. Zhou Yong, secretary of the party committee of the agency, gave a special presentation to the youth of the headquarters on the theme of "New Youth Take on New Missions".
Studying and implementing the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China is a major political task at present and in the future. On April 20, the Shanghai Electric Power Construction Party Committee held the company's systematic study and implementation of the theme education deployment meeting of Xi Jinping's new era of socialism with Chinese characteristics. The theme education has been officially launched in Shanghai Electric Power Construction. This presentation is also a concrete measure taken by the party committee of the agency as the first batch of implementation units of thematic education to effectively plan, organize, and implement thematic education, and to gather strength for the new journey.
The lecture started from the glorious history of the 70th anniversary of Shanghai Electric Power Construction, and showed the photos of the iconic projects undertaken by Shanghai Electric Power Construction in the past 70 years. Red gene, keep in mind the mission, from Tianjiaan's first domestically produced 6 MW generating unit project to the world's first 1350 MW ultra-supercritical unit project in the second phase of Pingshan, from aiding the construction of Vietnam and Albania to the "Belt and Road" grand project Construction to Indonesia and Argentina is an ode to the 70-year journey of ups and downs, and it is the pride, pride and glory of the cadres and workers of Shanghai Power Construction.
Taking Shanghai Power Construction's major contribution to the development of new China's electric power as the leading topic, it preached the key interpretation of the spirit of the 20th National Congress, pointing out that the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China is rich in connotation, broad and profound, and the most important thing is to deeply understand and grasp the achievements of the meeting series of major achievements. The most important political achievement is that everyone must deeply understand the decisive significance of the "two establishments". The "two establishments" are major political achievements made by our party in the new era. Determinants of historic change. The most significant theoretical achievement is to clarify the theoretical characteristics of the "two combinations" of Chinese modernization Marxism, to clarify the world outlook and methodology of Xi Jinping's new era of socialism with Chinese characteristics, and to clarify the Chinese characteristics, essential requirements and major principles of Chinese-style modernization The most important practical achievement is to make a new strategic arrangement for the comprehensive construction of a socialist modern country, providing a strong political guarantee and scientific action guide for the development of the party and the country in the current and future period.
The speech is based on the message of "new youth taking on a new mission" by the youth of Shanghai Electric Power Construction Headquarters, and tells a large number of vivid cases, from striving to be a dreamer with lofty goals, to striving to be a doer who dares to fight, to striving to be a trend-setter who strives to be an innovative officer, From several perspectives of growth, such as striving to be a devotee rooted in the grassroots foundation, and taking "a party discipline punishment that the head of the Organization Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China paid close attention to" as an example, it described how young comrades can improve their discipline and work style, and enhance their ideological and political literacy. , comprehensively expounding that the young people of Shanghai Electric Power Construction must go through hard work, and then achieve achievements worthy of youth and worthy of the times. At the end of the speech, I hope that the young comrades in this department have both the passion and ability to look up at the stars, as well as the drive and tenacity to be down-to-earth, draw strength from the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, carry forward the spirit of the "May Fourth Movement", and pursue a higher level and a higher realm , a more valuable life, and become a young man in the new era of SEPCO who is worthy of great responsibility.
This theme presentation is the opening of a series of intensive training and learning activities jointly carried out by the Party Committee and the Ministry of Human Resources for the youth of the headquarters. The follow-up will adopt various forms such as intensive seminars, keynote speeches, and video performances (VLOG) to firmly promote the theme education to penetrate into the youth group. Expand.
http://sepc.powerchina.cn/art/2023/4/25/art_8130_1656338.html
Wind energy, the winners of the first auction are announced
4 hours ago
Albania will also produce electricity from the wind. This is another important step towards increasing capacities and diversifying energy resources, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Energy Belinda Balluku on the occasion of announcing the winners of the first wind auction in Albania.
The competition launched on June 12, 2021 is based on strong legal foundations, said Mrs. Balluku. 14 national and international companies applied for the auction, but only 3 companies were declared winners for the final stage.
The construction of wind farms is a very important link for the diversification of energy resources, said Mrs. Balluku, adding that "We feel proud when energy resources comply with the EU's green agenda."
According to the deputy prime minister, participation in this competitive process was allowed for a minimum capacity of 10 megawatt-hours and a maximum capacity of 75 megawatt-hours.
"Through this process, MIE will select projects that will benefit from the general support measure for an amount of no less than 150 kilowatt-hours, but we are open to having even more, if the price would be very good and the offer valid, given that every megawatt-hour is valued today, even more so when it comes from renewable energy", said Mrs. Balluku.
The 3 companies qualified in the final phase for the construction of wind farms, Verbund AG (Austrian), Total Eren SA and KMV shpk (French and Albanian), Guris Insaat ve Muhebdislik As & Mogan Energji Yatirim Holding As (Turkish) & BRD Energy shpk (Albanian) were announced today as winners in the first auction held today.
Verbund AG with a capacity of 72.6 megawatts offered the price of 74.95 euros per megawatt.
Total Eren SA and KMV shpk with a capacity of 75 megawatts offered a price of 44.88 euros per megawatt.
Guris Insaat ve Muhebdislik As & Mogan Energji Yatirim Holding As (Turkish) & BRD Energy shpk with a capacity of 75 megawatts offered a price of 74 euros per megawatt.
The three companies have completed the capacity in megawatts, giving a total of 222 megawatts, and as a result, the three companies are declared winners of the auction.
Albania is among the few countries in the world that produces renewable energy, almost 99 percent from HPPs.
The country aims to diversify energy production with solar and wind energy, in order to become an energy superpower in the Balkans in the not-too-distant future.
/rtsh.al/
https://lajme.rtsh.al/artikull/energjia-nga-era-shpallen-fituesit-e-ankandit-te-pare
Hi Davied. Since you know more about SEC regulations, I wanted to ask you if you see the possibility that PSPW is currently in an uplist process to NASDAQ???
THANK YOU
Audits are done... There will be a reverse merger.
Its a good question. Falaknaz has the possibility to give up many times these years. But he is still pushing forward his business spending a lot of time and money until today. I can put my fingers on that .
A little more time and we will know what has happened behind scenes.
Yoir welcome. Its realy very hard to find public info these times.... I will keep trying.
GLTY
Turkey-United Arab Emirates, 13 agreements worth 50 billion
7-19-2023
Turkey's Communications Directorate announces that as a result of President Erdogan's visit to the United Arab Emirates and the agreements reached, the parties have advanced relations to the level of strategic partnership.
Turkey and the United Arab Emirates signed and ratified today 13 agreements in various fields worth 50.7 billion dollars, on the sidelines of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to the United Arab Emirates.
This is what Turkey's Communications Directorate announced today, adding that both sides have agreed on the creation of a "High Level Strategic Council" to be chaired by the President of Turkey and the President of the United Arab Emirates.
"As a result of the agreement, our relations with the United Arab Emirates have been raised to the level of strategic partnership," says the Directorate of Communications.
The parties also decided to advance existing cooperation in areas such as energy, transport, infrastructure, logistics, e-commerce, finance, health, food, tourism, real estate, construction, defense industry, artificial intelligence and advanced technologies.
https://albanian.trtbalkan.com/turkey/turkiye-emiratet-e-bashkuara-arabe-13-marreveshje-ne-vlere-50-miliarde-14112651
Importance of EU Integration for Biodiversity and Nature Conservation in Transboundary Protected Areas (TPAs) in the Western Balkan
February 2023.
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Vjosa-Aoos-catchment-and-its-hydrographic-network-in-Albania-where-some-of-the-planned_fig3_329558586
If you try to do this search in google
site:akm.gov.al GR Albania
AKM is the National Environment Agency
You will see all the feasibility studies made by GR Albania
This company has carried out the studies for the Shaka project contracted by Falak Properties. We know that Falaknaz was looking for other projects and GR Albania could have carried out those studies as well...
Who knows.
I will be digging about that
UAE and India vow ‘successful’ climate summit
1 hour ago
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates and India vowed on Saturday to make this year’s COP28 conference in Dubai a success, as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a visit to the Gulf state. The oil-rich UAE will host the COP28 United Nations climate talks in November and December, as world nations remain far apart on means to reduce fossil fuels and reduce global warming. “The UAE and India are united in their determination to ensure the successful outcome of COP28 as an inclusive and action-oriented conference,” read a statement following talks in Abu Dhabi between Emirati President Sheikh Mohammed ben Zayed Al-Nahyan and Modi.
The two leaders said they were “committed to enhance cooperation on climate ambition, decarbonization and clean energy, and work together to have tangible and meaningful outcomes” at the conference, it added. With global temperatures hitting record highs last week and countries buffeted by floods, storms and crop-withering heatwaves, the world remains far off track to meet its climate goals. Emirati oil executive Sultan Al-Jaber, who will head up the COP28 talks, has said he expects fossil fuels to continue to play a role, albeit reduced and with the use of often controversial technologies to “abate”, or neutralize, the emissions.
Last year’s climate summit in Egypt saw the creation of a new financial facility for poor countries already ravaged by impacts, but rebuffed attempts to spell out the need to ditch fossil fuels. That same fault line will run through COP28, pitting the European Union and scores of developing countries against China, India and other emerging giants, along with the United States, the world’s largest oil and gas producer. Modi and the UAE president also stressed the need to take into consideration “the diverse national circumstances of each nation”, the statement said, in an apparent nod to developing and emerging countries.
During the visit, Modi also met Jaber. Expecting 70,000 participants, double the largest COP to date, this year’s summit hopes to maintain the Paris Agreement’s goal for capping global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius. Last month UN chief Antonio Guterres slammed the world’s response to climate change. Climate policies currently adopted will lead to average temperatures 2.8 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial times by the end of the century, said the secretary-general. Modi’s visit to the UAE, home to a large Indian community, came after trips to the United States and France where he was feted by the presidents of both countries. – AFP
https://www.kuwaittimes.com/uae-and-india-vow-successful-climate-summit/
Rama denied Chinese investments/ The report shows Beijing's strength in Albania, from the economy to the media
11/07/2023 in Politics , Slider
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang attend a meeting, on the sidelines of the 4th Meeting of Heads of Government of China and Central and Eastern European countries, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, November 2015.
The Chinese danger in Europe, in addition to the Russian one, was one of the concerns raised at the July 11 NATO summit in Vilnius. Our Prime Minister Edi Rama, who admitted that he is not in a position to give advice, spoke briefly about this and denied Chinese investments.
We don't have these problems because we had China and Russia when everyone else decided to let them go. We joined Stalin and then China in outlawing god and destroyed over 200 religious sites. Both Russia and China are old marriages that we would not like to return to.
We are different with China because we have friendly relations, but it is not the country where China has interfered so much with investments and we do not expect a Chinese investment boom to be honest. With this, I say that you said it all", these were the words of the head of the government of Albania.
His statement is not actually true and this is shown by a report by CEPA, the Center for European Policy Analysis. Published in the summer of 2022, CEPA outlines China's four-phase strategy in Albania, one of the countries where Beijing aims to become a significant influencer.
Zoom.al brings the full CEPA report in Albanian:
Chinese influence in Albania, the 4 phases of a long-term strategy
China seeks closer ties with Albania as part of the Chinese Communist Party's giant project to expand Beijing's influence and become a major player in the Western Balkans and Europe. For this reason, Beijing is following a long-term strategy in Albania, which goes through four overlapping phases.
In the first phase, the Communist Party is trying to consolidate its presence in the local economy, increasing exports and investments. The goal is to make the Albanian economy more dependent on China, especially in weak industries and allowing Beijing to influence politics as well.
In the second phase, the "actors" from China will focus on building some necessary foundations that will increase Chinese influence in business and politics. Although the Chinese approach to Albania was initially focused on the economy, Beijing's efforts to move to a new phase of engagement with Tirana are those of a political dimension and its objective is to make Albanian policies in line with Beijing's interests.
The third phase of the Chinese strategy is to broadly affect the Albanian society, from the rich to the poor. The purpose of this phase is to spread a positive image of China in the Albanian communities and to prepare them for the Tirana-Beijing connections.
The fourth phase, the final, focuses on the attempt of the Chinese authorities to increase their image in the media and public, with new content and influence the broad approach of Albanians.
The methods, tools and tactics of the CCP to spread the dangerous influence
China has inserted itself into the Albanian economy and politics through large investments in air transport, energy, agriculture and mining as a way to maximize its influence.
Beijing's economic influence in Albania derives from lending, investment and trade, including collaborations with key economic players and networks. These linkages create dependency and China gains systemic influence.
According to the Bank of Albania, Foreign Direct Investments in Albania are 2.27%, very little compared to Serbia 15.7% and North Macedonia with 3.37%. In 2020, China was the third largest importer for Albania. In November 2021, it exported 47.5 million dollars and imported 13.1 million dollars
Beijing also pursues an integrated cultural strategy through language-focused courses at the University of Tirana's Confucius Institute and a planned Chinese cultural center in the Albanian capital. The center will have a much wider offer of activities and will focus on cultural interaction, making it an excellent tool for the Chinese authorities to establish links with cultural and civil society groups. China also organizes study tours, academic exchanges and cultural events to cultivate relationships with particular individuals and institutions.
China has gradually created a framework for media interaction and cooperation to spread Beijing's narratives through traditional and social media. In 2019, the Chinese and Albanian state radio and television companies reached an agreement that allowed Albanian public television to broadcast some Chinese programs for free. More informal cooperation occurs through Chinese-funded trips, training, exchange programs and donations for Albanian media professionals.
As part of Beijing's multi-pronged approach to Albania, Chinese state actors are also expanding their formal and informal cooperation with municipalities across the country, mainly through a twinning project. Tirana and Beijing have been "twinned" since 2016, with five other cities in Albania developing such links. Under this policy, Beijing uses sister city connections and local authorities to influence the central government.
Achievements of PKK tactics
While the embrace of Chinese investment has made China Albania's third largest trading partner, giving Beijing power in the Albanian market and control over resources that provide a competitive advantage, Albania has resisted becoming China's economic center in the region.
The Albanian government excluded China from the investment plan in the Port of Durrës and in that of the 5G network. In fact, China's attempts to influence Albania sometimes face obstacles because Albania is anchored in the middle of traditional Western policies.
Although cultural diplomacy has been secondary to economic diplomacy, China has a strong weapon. This change has borne fruit; Interest in the history and culture of China, especially in the Chinese language, has increased among young Albanians who are learning Chinese at the Confucius Institute.
China's media policy aimed at increasing coverage of China and the production of positive content is reaping success among many young Albanians.
A 2020 study counted more than 1,000 China-related articles published in Albania over five years. Nearly half, 47%, portrayed China in a positive light, 38% were more negative and 15% were considered neutral. This increase in China-related content is thanks to Beijing's strategy to cooperate with local analysts and columnists. So is the shift in focus: Articles evaluating China's political and economic model and its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic have replaced articles about China's oppression of Uyghur Muslims, a sensitive issue for a Muslim-majority country like Albania. When China invests in local media and analysts, neutral or negative reports disappear.
A series of regular public opinion polls suggest that China's investments in image-building have paid off handsomely. From 2019 to 2020, the share of respondents to the Albanian Security Barometer national survey who said China had a positive impact on Albania's security doubled, from 23.5% to 54.9%. In 2022, with the question slightly changed, 76.6% said they did not think China represented a threat to Albania's security, compared to 19% who said they did.
Target audience and population
Attempts by Chinese authorities to influence Albania's political and business elite to further Beijing's foreign policy objectives follow a common and predictable pattern.
China's soft efforts are largely driven by key leaders in business, politics, government, academia, media and non-governmental organizations. The most vulnerable to China's narratives are the oldest Albanian intellectuals, who had many contacts with Beijing during the Mao-Hoxha years. The memories and legacy of this period predispose this group to welcome China's presence in Albania and help create an older pro-China generation. Although this group does not influence political decisions, its influence in specific parts of Albanian society, including academia, gives it the power to advance Tirana-Beijing cooperation. The education and training of post-1999 Albanian leaders in Western institutions makes them less vulnerable to Chinese manipulation, although this may change.
Some well-known politicians in Albania have also insulted the West and addressed China. Specifically, President Ilir Meta and former Prime Minister Sali Berisha have carried out political, diplomatic and personal attacks on the American ambassador in Tirana. Both men have influence over a broad base of supporters. Local Albanian figures who see their political interests in an alliance with Beijing rather than the West can function as local spokesmen for Chinese interests.
Chinese authorities have also worked to identify citizens who would be most vulnerable to Chinese Communist Party narratives circulating in the Albanian media. In particular, they seek those who have been lost in the midst of uneven economic development and modernization, are disillusioned with local politics, or are frustrated with the mixed results of integration with the West. Overall, however, much of the public does not appear vulnerable, even if polls register some success for China's influence operations.
conclusion
Overall, there is no doubt that China's structured strategy in the context of the 16/17+1 initiative has played a central role in building closer contacts between Tirana and Beijing. It has made progress among specific social groups in Albania, offering alternative versions of political, economic and geopolitical realities. However, China still sells better in other countries in the region, such as Serbia and North Macedonia, than in Albania. Albania remains anchored in its traditional pro-Western orientation, trying to avoid any kind of political penetration that could lead to excessive support from Beijing./Zoom.al
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