MERICS
@merics.bsky.social
The Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS) is a European research and analysis institute established in 2013.
As a strategic, dual-use civilian and military infrastructure, satellite internet has become a focal point in global competition. In a China Tech Observatory report, Altynay Junusova, Rebecca Arcesati & Antonia Hmaidi take a deep dive into China’s ventures in this domain: merics.org/en/report/or...
February 12, 2026 at 11:16 AM
As a strategic, dual-use civilian and military infrastructure, satellite internet has become a focal point in global competition. In a China Tech Observatory report, Altynay Junusova, Rebecca Arcesati & Antonia Hmaidi take a deep dive into China’s ventures in this domain: merics.org/en/report/or...
✨MERICS is proud to introduce the 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿, a new project which aims to shed light on trade and industrial patterns in China. It consists of regularly updated graphics as well as in depth research and analyses.
Explore the Monitor on our website: merics.org/en/china-ove...
Explore the Monitor on our website: merics.org/en/china-ove...
February 11, 2026 at 12:16 PM
✨MERICS is proud to introduce the 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿, a new project which aims to shed light on trade and industrial patterns in China. It consists of regularly updated graphics as well as in depth research and analyses.
Explore the Monitor on our website: merics.org/en/china-ove...
Explore the Monitor on our website: merics.org/en/china-ove...
MERICS European China Talent Program (ECTP) is open for applications! Taking place September 22-25 in Berlin, it will offer unique training and mentorship, deepening participants’ understanding of China and its global impact. Apply by April 5: merics.org/en/call-appl...
February 10, 2026 at 9:40 AM
MERICS European China Talent Program (ECTP) is open for applications! Taking place September 22-25 in Berlin, it will offer unique training and mentorship, deepening participants’ understanding of China and its global impact. Apply by April 5: merics.org/en/call-appl...
🎊We are very happy that Nele Fabian joined MERICS as a Senior Editor! Based in Brussels, she will also support us in managing and organizing our activities there. A warm welcome to the team, Nele! merics.org/en/team/nele...
February 4, 2026 at 2:57 PM
🎊We are very happy that Nele Fabian joined MERICS as a Senior Editor! Based in Brussels, she will also support us in managing and organizing our activities there. A warm welcome to the team, Nele! merics.org/en/team/nele...
“Even though there is a discussion about re-engagement in Chinese thinking, there doesn't seem to be a reassessment of how China sees Europe. […] We're supposed to stay this good, big, quiet, open market for China,” says @grzegorzstec.bsky.social in our podcast: www.buzzsprout.com/1825833/epis...
February 2, 2026 at 3:38 PM
“Even though there is a discussion about re-engagement in Chinese thinking, there doesn't seem to be a reassessment of how China sees Europe. […] We're supposed to stay this good, big, quiet, open market for China,” says @grzegorzstec.bsky.social in our podcast: www.buzzsprout.com/1825833/epis...
🚀MERICS is thrilled to announce that we (1) now have an official Substack account where we will share our publications, short analyses and our experts’ takes and (2) start a collaboration with Soapbox, a weekly newsletter on Substack on EU-China trade. More here: substack.com/@mericseu
January 30, 2026 at 3:59 PM
🚀MERICS is thrilled to announce that we (1) now have an official Substack account where we will share our publications, short analyses and our experts’ takes and (2) start a collaboration with Soapbox, a weekly newsletter on Substack on EU-China trade. More here: substack.com/@mericseu
In the new MERICS China 360°, @grzegorzstec.bsky.social sheds light on how Chinese think tanks and policy commentators discussed tensions over Greenland. Find out more in a free excerpt from the analysis. MERICS Members have access to the full publication. ➡️ merics.org/en/merics-br...
January 30, 2026 at 12:17 PM
In the new MERICS China 360°, @grzegorzstec.bsky.social sheds light on how Chinese think tanks and policy commentators discussed tensions over Greenland. Find out more in a free excerpt from the analysis. MERICS Members have access to the full publication. ➡️ merics.org/en/merics-br...
In Q4/2025, China’s exports delivered a record trade surplus of USD 1.2 trillion, helping to offset a slower GDP growth of 4.5 percent in Q4 and meeting the overall GDP growth target of 5 percent for 2025. Learn more in the latest edition of MERICS Economic Indicators: merics.org/en/merics-ec...
January 27, 2026 at 10:34 AM
In Q4/2025, China’s exports delivered a record trade surplus of USD 1.2 trillion, helping to offset a slower GDP growth of 4.5 percent in Q4 and meeting the overall GDP growth target of 5 percent for 2025. Learn more in the latest edition of MERICS Economic Indicators: merics.org/en/merics-ec...
We are proud to announce the successful conclusion of @chinaspektrum.bsky.social. China Spektrum aimed to provide a comprehensive analysis of current debates and positions among Chinese intellectuals and experts, as well as public online discussions. merics.org/en/china-spe... 1/3
January 15, 2026 at 1:16 PM
We are proud to announce the successful conclusion of @chinaspektrum.bsky.social. China Spektrum aimed to provide a comprehensive analysis of current debates and positions among Chinese intellectuals and experts, as well as public online discussions. merics.org/en/china-spe... 1/3
✨We are delighted to welcome Jonathan Lundberg on board as an External Relations Manager. He is a communications expert who has previously worked for leading agencies Burson and Ogilvy, supporting private and public sector projects. Learn more about Jonathan here: merics.org/en/team/jona...
January 14, 2026 at 10:07 AM
✨We are delighted to welcome Jonathan Lundberg on board as an External Relations Manager. He is a communications expert who has previously worked for leading agencies Burson and Ogilvy, supporting private and public sector projects. Learn more about Jonathan here: merics.org/en/team/jona...
Applications for research internships starting in April 2026 are open until January 20! As an intern at MERICS you will have the opportunity to apply and expand the skills acquired during your studies and contribute to independent policy-oriented research on China. merics.org/en/opportuni...
January 9, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Applications for research internships starting in April 2026 are open until January 20! As an intern at MERICS you will have the opportunity to apply and expand the skills acquired during your studies and contribute to independent policy-oriented research on China. merics.org/en/opportuni...
Iran recently hosted militaries from China, India, Russia, and six other countries for the first Shanghai Cooperation Organization military exercise on Iranian soil. Eva Seiwert says this marks a major milestone in Iran’s pursuit of greater international recognition. merics.org/en/comment/i...
December 18, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Iran recently hosted militaries from China, India, Russia, and six other countries for the first Shanghai Cooperation Organization military exercise on Iranian soil. Eva Seiwert says this marks a major milestone in Iran’s pursuit of greater international recognition. merics.org/en/comment/i...
@claussoong.bsky.social says Beijing has so far blended pragmatic bureaucracy with steadfast ideology to navigate both competition and cooperation during the US president’s second term. Learn more in his new comment: merics.org/en/comment/a... ½
Art of the struggle meets great power competition: Beijing’s approach to Trump 2.0
Claus Soong says Beijing has so far blended pragmatic bureaucracy with steadfast ideology to navigate both competition and cooperation during the US president’s second term.Since the start of US Presi...
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December 18, 2025 at 9:06 AM
@claussoong.bsky.social says Beijing has so far blended pragmatic bureaucracy with steadfast ideology to navigate both competition and cooperation during the US president’s second term. Learn more in his new comment: merics.org/en/comment/a... ½
📣We’re hiring! There are two exciting new job opportunities in our foreign relations and economy and industry programs:
📌Analyst/Senior Analyst/Senior Economist (m/f/d) - Economy and Industry
📌Senior/Lead Analyst (m/f/d) Foreign Relations
More info: merics.org/en/opportuni...
📌Analyst/Senior Analyst/Senior Economist (m/f/d) - Economy and Industry
📌Senior/Lead Analyst (m/f/d) Foreign Relations
More info: merics.org/en/opportuni...
December 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
📣We’re hiring! There are two exciting new job opportunities in our foreign relations and economy and industry programs:
📌Analyst/Senior Analyst/Senior Economist (m/f/d) - Economy and Industry
📌Senior/Lead Analyst (m/f/d) Foreign Relations
More info: merics.org/en/opportuni...
📌Analyst/Senior Analyst/Senior Economist (m/f/d) - Economy and Industry
📌Senior/Lead Analyst (m/f/d) Foreign Relations
More info: merics.org/en/opportuni...
The COP30 conference in November made clear that China dominates the global climate discourse now, argues MERICS Visiting Fellow Johanna Krebs. Find out more in her new comment piece: merics.org/en/comment/a...
Advocate of the Global South, global provider of green tech: China has come to dominate the climate discourse
The COP30 climate conference ended on November 21st without much success. The hoped-for roadmap for phasing out climate-damaging energy sources such as coal, oil, and gas failed due to fierce resistan...
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December 12, 2025 at 1:22 PM
The COP30 conference in November made clear that China dominates the global climate discourse now, argues MERICS Visiting Fellow Johanna Krebs. Find out more in her new comment piece: merics.org/en/comment/a...
China's vision for the global order is the topic of a new podcast episode with Manoj Kewalramani and Katja Drinhausen. The episode is part of @chinaspektrum.bsky.social, funded by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:45 AM
China's vision for the global order is the topic of a new podcast episode with Manoj Kewalramani and Katja Drinhausen. The episode is part of @chinaspektrum.bsky.social, funded by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom.
merics.org/en/podcast/c...
merics.org/en/podcast/c...
To help European actors anticipate what 2026 might bring, MERICS has developed a foresight effort to identify key China risks, especially those with the biggest impact on European interests and security. Find out more in the new MERICS China Security & Risk Tracker: merics.org/en/tracker/m...
December 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
To help European actors anticipate what 2026 might bring, MERICS has developed a foresight effort to identify key China risks, especially those with the biggest impact on European interests and security. Find out more in the new MERICS China Security & Risk Tracker: merics.org/en/tracker/m...
"The tables have turned: Western governments are now contemplating extracting industry-leading know-how from Chinese investment in order to help modernize their domestic manufacturing", argues MERICS Senior Associate Fellow Yanmei Xie: merics.org/en/comment/r..., via @thewirechina.bsky.social
Reverse Deng? For professionals only
The tables have turned. Western governments are now contemplating extracting industry-leading know-how from Chinese investment in order to help modernize their domestic manufacturing, argues Yanmei Xi...
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December 11, 2025 at 11:09 AM
"The tables have turned: Western governments are now contemplating extracting industry-leading know-how from Chinese investment in order to help modernize their domestic manufacturing", argues MERICS Senior Associate Fellow Yanmei Xie: merics.org/en/comment/r..., via @thewirechina.bsky.social
Europe should place conditions on Chinese greenfield investments to secure local benefits, argues MERICS Analyst Andreas Mischer in a new comment piece. Find out more here: merics.org/en/comment/t...
Towards a conditioning of Chinese greenfield investments in the EU
Imported parts and labor limit jobs, technology spillovers and supplier opportunities. Andreas Mischer says stronger EU-wide conditions are needed to guarantee real economic gains.Chinese greenfield i...
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December 10, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Europe should place conditions on Chinese greenfield investments to secure local benefits, argues MERICS Analyst Andreas Mischer in a new comment piece. Find out more here: merics.org/en/comment/t...
We are very pleased that Rafael Jimenez Buendía joins us as a Senior Associate Fellow for the next 12 months. Rafael is the editor of the SOAPBOX weekly newsletter, where he provides insights on EU–China trade. A warm welcome to MERICS, Rafael! merics.org/en/team/rafa...
December 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM
We are very pleased that Rafael Jimenez Buendía joins us as a Senior Associate Fellow for the next 12 months. Rafael is the editor of the SOAPBOX weekly newsletter, where he provides insights on EU–China trade. A warm welcome to MERICS, Rafael! merics.org/en/team/rafa...
766 China experts from 49 countries took part in our MERICS China Forecast. They have high expectations for Chinese innovation but low expectations for relations with the US and EU. Find the results and a summary by @claussoong.bsky.social and Niklas Hintermayer here: merics.org/en/comment/m...
MERICS China Forecast 2026: High expectations for Chinese innovation, low expectations for relations with US and EU
China is in 2026 expected to make progress in key fields of science and technology – especially artificial intelligence (AI) – while its relations with the United States continue to deteriorate and it...
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November 26, 2025 at 1:18 PM
766 China experts from 49 countries took part in our MERICS China Forecast. They have high expectations for Chinese innovation but low expectations for relations with the US and EU. Find the results and a summary by @claussoong.bsky.social and Niklas Hintermayer here: merics.org/en/comment/m...
We are about to start our European China Conference 2025 “European China Choices – Navigating relations amid geopolitical turbulences” at #Kulturbrauerei Berlin organized by @ecfr.eu, @amo.cz, and MERICS. We thank our partners and look forward to rich discussions and deep insights.
November 26, 2025 at 11:15 AM
We are about to start our European China Conference 2025 “European China Choices – Navigating relations amid geopolitical turbulences” at #Kulturbrauerei Berlin organized by @ecfr.eu, @amo.cz, and MERICS. We thank our partners and look forward to rich discussions and deep insights.
#European engagement with #China is essential, but that should not stop #EU member states from developing a more coordinated and assertive China policy, says @grzegorzstec.bsky.social in his recent comment piece on resilient EU-China engagement. Read more: merics.org/en/comment/r...
November 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
#European engagement with #China is essential, but that should not stop #EU member states from developing a more coordinated and assertive China policy, says @grzegorzstec.bsky.social in his recent comment piece on resilient EU-China engagement. Read more: merics.org/en/comment/r...
New podcast episode „China in 25” (in German) with @mikkohuotari.bsky.social, Bernhard Bartsch and Claudia Wessling on German vice chancellor Lars Klingbeil’s visit to China, growing trade deficits and falling fixed asset investments in China. Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/1825833/epis...
November 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
New podcast episode „China in 25” (in German) with @mikkohuotari.bsky.social, Bernhard Bartsch and Claudia Wessling on German vice chancellor Lars Klingbeil’s visit to China, growing trade deficits and falling fixed asset investments in China. Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/1825833/epis...
China’s domestic debates under the shadow of geopolitics are the topic of the new @chinaspektrum.bsky.social report. Alexander Davey, Christina Sadeler, Kristin Shi-Kupfer and Wutao Wen explore how views about the economy, commercial culture, and trending topics reveal self-perceptions. 1/2
November 14, 2025 at 3:50 PM
China’s domestic debates under the shadow of geopolitics are the topic of the new @chinaspektrum.bsky.social report. Alexander Davey, Christina Sadeler, Kristin Shi-Kupfer and Wutao Wen explore how views about the economy, commercial culture, and trending topics reveal self-perceptions. 1/2