Alice is an Italian professional currently based in Venice. She is pursuing a Master’s degree in European Studies at Sapienza University of Rome, alongside a first-level Master in Green Economy and Sustainable Management. Beyond academia, she works as a videomaker for Italian content creators in the education sector, combining her passion for storytelling and visual communication.

Francesco Palma is a Communications Officer specialising in EU affairs and sustainability. He currently serves as Vice Head of Communication at European Guanxi. He also works with the Young Indo-Pacific Forum on projects linking Europe and the Indo-Pacific. Francesco holds a Master’s in Global Energy Transition and Governance from the Centre International de Formation Européenne (CIFE) and a Bachelor’s in International Relations and Diplomatic Affairs from the University of Bologna. His work focuses on strategic communication, EU–Asia relations, and digital engagement.

Alexandre is a Big Data Engineer with a focus on aerospace innovation and digital transformation. He holds a Master’s in Computer Science from the University of Technology of Compiègne (Sorbonne). During his studies, he coordinated the integration of Chinese students for three years, an experience that encouraged him to learn Mandarin and to explore the dynamics of EU–China relations with a long-term perspective.

Lasse is completing a Master’s double degree in History at the Universities of Bologna and Bielefeld. His studies focuses on the history of European integration, with particular emphasis on European foreign policy, Europe’s self-understanding, and European law. His thesis examines the construction of Europe’s early foreign policy toward the People’s Republic of China. He also spent a semester on Erasmus at the University of Groningen, studying European Studies. Alongside his studies, Lasse works at Bielefeld University and has several years of political experience supporting a Member of the German State Parliament and a Member of the Bundestag. He holds a bachelor’s degree in History and Law, with a concentration in European Law and History.

Stefano holds a Master’s Degree in Asian Studies and a Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies from Leiden University. His research is focused on hegemonic competition, especially related to global technology supply networks and Sino-American competition in Central and Southeast Asia. Having served as an Editor for EG for a year and a half, he is now stepping into the position of Deputy Editor-in-Chief, overseeing daily editorial operations and managing the publication’s team of writers. Stefano gained professional experience at the European Union Delegation to Australia, where he contributed to the Political and Press section with reports and research on Indo-Pacific affairs. He currently works at Bain and Company.

Kai Momiejo is a Co-Lead Editor at European Guanxi and is a PhD candidate in Spanish and Portuguese at Cambridge University, focusing on a philosophical rearticulation of nostalgia as an utopian force. He holds an MA in China Studies from Peking University, where he had the chance to conduct research in diverse regions of China. Kai also has experience interning for the Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention and working as a language tutor. He is also interested in conflict mediation and humanitarian relief, having organised serveral fundraisers and platforms. In his spare time, Kai loves writing poetry (currently trying to publish his first book), learning languages, and travelling.

Daria is pursuing an MSc in Contemporary Chinese Studies at the University of Oxford and graduated with First Class Honours, ranking first in her cohort, in BA International Relations from Lancaster University. Since June 2024, she has worked as a consultant on Asia Society’s Global Public Opinion on China project and previously completed a year-long research internship with NATO security specialists Archipelago of Design. Her research interests include geopolitics and Chinese engagement in Eurasia. She speaks English and Russian at an advanced level, Spanish at an intermediate level, and Mandarin at a lower-intermediate level.

Freja holds a BA in European Studies from Maastricht University and is completing an MSc in Political Science at Leiden, where her research examines safeguarding in MDB infrastructure development across Asia. She studied Chinese at NTNU in Taipei and currently works as a research analyst in the private sector. Her experience spans research and programming for high-level clients and organisations, alongside projects on EU border governance, peacebuilding, and refugee support in Cyprus. English–Danish by background, she has organised panels and partnerships across Europe and is motivated by practical, evidence-led policy. Through European Guanxi, she is committed to fostering nuanced dialogue on EU–China relations.

Ilaria is currently serving as an International Civil Servant at an Italian NGO in Beijing, China, supporting people with disabilities and fostering international cooperation. She holds a dual Master’s degree in International Relations from LUISS University and China Foreign Affairs University. She gained professional experience across Europe and Asia in the field of international economics and global development, working for start-ups and international organizations.

Imogen is a China Studies scholar at Yenching Academy of Peking University, with a concentration in law and sociology. She previously received a BA in Chinese Studies from the University of Cambridge, where she spent her third year at National Taiwan Normal University developing Mandarin fluency. Keen to explore China's regulatory and policy spheres, she is currently interning at DeHeng Law Offices in Beijing and is a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Shapers Beijing II Hub.

Agnes Monti is a young professional working in development cooperation. Her main interests lie in the analysis of changes and prospects for development policy in a multipolar decarbonising world in which China is an important player. She has a background in International Relations, Development Studies, and Political Economy.