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European Guanxi

The network of young European professionals, scholars and students on 🇪🇺🇨🇳 relations. The awareness of this is what has driven us to create
European Guanxi.

👉 China’s importance, influence, and some of the challenges it poses to Europe cannot be overlooked and must be addressed. We believe that the best strategy going forward lies in a climate of mutual understanding, trust and cooperation. It is our goal to enrich both Europe's and China's vision of each other by offering a space of dialogue and analysis. Would you like to know more about this intergenerational project?💡

16/08/2026

🎙️ Coming soon: the European Guanxi Podcast with 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗼 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶, 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮.

In this episode, Francesca Pala spoke with Ambassador Ambrosetti about the current state of EU–China relations, his career in the Italian diplomatic service, and his advice for young people aspiring to a career in diplomacy.

Stay tuned, the full podcast episode will be released soon. 🎧

13/08/2026

📢 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 — 𝗘𝗬𝗣𝗜𝗖 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

We’re proud to launch European Youth Perspectives on International Relations of China (EYPIC) 2026 — 𝗘𝗨-𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝟯.𝟬: 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮’𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲.

Half a century on from the start of EU–China diplomatic ties, the relationship has entered a more sobering phase, defined less by anniversary retrospection than by the search for a coherent European posture amid widening trade asymmetries, technological dependence, and the rise of economic security as a governing principle. This volume brings together young European researchers examining the firms, laboratories, universities, platforms, and farms where the future of EU–China relations is being quietly negotiated.

𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲, with thanks to our contributing authors:
👤 Ziwen Qi — corporate diplomacy: Haier & Siemens
👤 Ines Miral — EU–China quantum relations & technological sovereignty
👤 Arman H. — values of tertiary education in Europe and China
👤 Francesca NICOLODI 孟竹 — European tech entrepreneurs in Shanghai’s innovation ecosystem
👤 Christina Burjan — ideology and digital soft power competition
👤 Matthew Nicol — governance of EU–China agricultural trade
👤 Stefano Rolesu — Western friendship and Chinese guanxi in dialogue

We also extend our sincere gratitude to our expert external Review Panel, whose hard work and valuable opinions helped elevate the quality of this publication. Thank you for the time, effort, and insight you devoted to this project.

🔗 Read the full edition (open access) at the link in bio!

09/08/2026

⏳ 4 days to go.

🇪🇺🇨🇳 𝗘𝗨-𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝟯.𝟬: 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮’𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲

📢 The third volume of the European Youth Perspectives on International Relations of China Journal (EYPIC) is almost here.

🔍 A new generation of voices on one of the defining relationships of our time, from ideological narratives and industrial policy to geoeconomic competition and technological innovation.

✍️ Each article was shaped through a rigorous editorial process, with an expert review panel working alongside the European Guanxi editorial team to bring these papers to publication.

📅 Publishing August 13th.

Stay tuned.

28/07/2026

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘅𝗶 🇪🇺🇨🇳

In this video, President René Neumann and Secretary-General Xaver Haack share recognitions that European Guanxi has proudly received in the past term: the Charlemagne Youth Prize, an interview with the EU’s Ambassador to China Jorge Toledo, and two features on Spanish national radio.

European Guanxi made its debut at Peking University in Shenzhen, joined a panel at the European Chamber of Commerce in China, and built collaborations with the Dutch government’s China Knowledge Network and the Irish government’s Enterprise Ireland China.

Behind it all, we strengthened our editorial backbone: a new journal review team of established professionals, two new series (Guanxi Dialogues and Guanxi Explains), and a body of work spanning 16 newsletter editions, 18 podcast episodes, and 36 blog pieces.

None of this would have happened without our 100+ staff members, our partners, and our supporters.

The best of European Guanxi is still ahead.

23/07/2026

China’s gig economy: a buffer, not yet a solution. 🛵

Flexible short-term work (零工) now accounts for an estimated 44% of China’s workforce; over 300 million people. Projected to reach 320 million in 2026, up from 280 million the year before.

The drivers are structural: a weak property market, automation displacing jobs, and a record 10M+ university graduates in 2025. Gig work absorbs the slack and quietly cushions an unemployment rate that has held near 4.5% for a decade.

But scale brings strain. Algorithmic deadlines push workers toward risk. The Hukou system leaves many cut off from local healthcare and schooling. Thin social-insurance participation compounds a looming pension shortfall.

Beijing is responding. New 2026 measures, including mandatory algorithm filing, rest prompts, idle-time pay, and nationwide occupational injury insurance, signal a real push to formalise protections.

The open questions remain: enforcement, loopholes, and who absorbs the cost. For now, the gig economy is being managed rather than resolved.

What is your read on where this goes next? 👇

#零工经济

21/07/2026

Erling Haaland has become one of the most popular footballers on Chinese social media. From viral videos to massive fan engagement across local platforms, his online presence has turned into a cultural phenomenon that goes far beyond football.

While his success on the pitch has certainly played a role, his popularity in China has also been fueled by memes, fan edits, and a strong connection with local audiences.

Why has Haaland become such a huge hit on Chinese social media? Let‘s discuss in the comments! 👇

18/07/2026

POV: You actually take the leap and move to China for your Master’s. 🇨🇳✈️

We asked Francesca, Tony, and René, who are currently doing their postgraduate degrees in International Relations, Global Affairs, and Chinese Studies, what it’s actually like. Spoiler: it completely changes your perspective.

Sure, studying in Mandarin and stepping out of your comfort zone is a challenge, but waking up every day in a place that pushes you to think outside the box, making friends from all over the world, and connecting with the local culture makes it worth it.

Their advice? Stay curious, talk to the locals, eat the food, and travel as much as you can.
Check out the full video to hear their stories! ✨

17/07/2026

Canton Fair 2026: Spring Phase 3

The spring session closed with Phase 3, where the world’s largest trade bridge turned to the things people actually wear, carry, and consume. Innovation was not a buzzword on those floors, but the baseline. From sustainable textiles to smart health products, Phase 3 showed a consumer trade built on responsible sourcing and design that lasts.

Five days in Guangzhou, where global buyers met the makers behind the shelves: apparel, footwear, bags, home textiles, food, and health.

Which hall would you walk first?

16/07/2026

🌍 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: The Global AI Governance Standoff: A Prisoner’s Dilemma? by Giacomo Savarese

Artificial intelligence (AI) is developing faster than the rules meant to govern it. Because AI supply chains, cyber risks, labour impacts, and environmental costs cross borders, national regulation alone cannot solve the problem. Yet global governance remains weak because the main players are competing to define the rules of the AI age. The U.S. prioritises innovation and private-sector leadership, China links AI governance to sovereignty and state-led development, and the EU tries to turn regulation and trust into geopolitical influence. This competition creates a prisoner’s dilemma: cooperation would reduce mutual risks, but each side fears losing precious, marginal advantages. The EU should therefore look for areas where cooperation serves its interests, particularly on open-source AI, while using its regulatory credibility to shape governance standards that reflect its own values.

Read the full article at the link in the bio!

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