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China Observatory

China Observatory

The China Observatory aims to be a key reference for understanding Chinese policymaking and its global implications. The China Observatory offers policy-oriented research and dialogues between leading European analysts on China and the international policy community. The Observatory seeks to make meaningful contributions to global discussions on China’s evolving geopolitical role.

Our research and initiatives focus on:

  • Foreign Policy and Global Influence: The program examines China’s foreign policy and global influence, analysing its diplomatic engagements, multilateral strategy, trade policies, technological leadership, climate governance and geopolitical positioning. By providing research-driven insights, the program helps policymakers navigate China’s evolving role in international governance and sustainability efforts.
  • Governance and Policymaking: The program provides research-driven insights into China’s evolving political model by examining China’s academic institutions, governance structures and regulatory developments.
  • Emerging Business Models: China’s evolving business models, technological advancements, entrepreneurship, investment flows and market dynamics shape its economic landscape. The China Observatory offers research-driven insights for a deeper understanding of China’s economic strategies and their implications for international markets.

By bridging academic research and policy discussions, the China Observatory strengthens collaboration between China and Europe while equipping scholars, business leaders, and policymakers with the knowledge to navigate China’s growing global footprint.

News

  • The Global Policy Center Hosts EU-China Think Tank Network Meeting to Strengthen Strategic Dialogue

    The Global Policy Center Hosts EU-China Think Tank Network Meeting to Strengthen Strategic Dialogue

    The closed-door event brought together leading scholars and policy experts from both Europe and China to discuss the evolving dynamics of EU-China relations and explore pathways toward deeper cooperation.

    The meeting gathered distinguished participants including Ilke Toygür (Director, IE Global Policy Center, and Professor of Practice, IE University), Almut Möller (Director for European and Global Affairs and Head of the Europe in the World Programme, European Policy Centre), Alberto Ibañez (Regional Director for Asia Pacific, IE University), Félix Valdivieso (Chairman, IE China Observatory), Ivano di Carlo (Senior Policy Analyst, European Policy Centre), LONG Jing (Deputy Director, Center for European Studies, Shanghai Institutes for International Studies), JIN Ling (Senior Research Fellow and Director of the Department for European Studies, China Institute of International Studies), TANG Min (Senior Vice President, Center for China and Globalization), and XIE Peihong (Vice President, Center for China and Globalization), among others.

    30/04/2025

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