European Guanxi Career Insights:

A Conversation with China Macro Group

Event Description

European Guanxi is pleased to host a career-focused online session with China Macro Group (CMG), featuring its Co-Founder and Managing Director Markus Herrmann Chen.

This session is designed as an interactive career and networking discussion for students and young professionals interested in EU–China relations, international policy analysis, and applied China research. The event is primarily exchange-oriented, offering participants a rare opportunity to engage directly with a leading China analysis firm and gain first-hand insights into working in this field.

The first half of the event will provide a practical introduction to China Macro Group: its mission, analytical approach, client base, and what it means to work in applied China analysis at the intersection of geopolitics, economics, and business decision-making. Markus Herrmann will also share personal reflections on career paths into China analysis, skills required in the field, and how analytical work translates into real-world impact for policymakers, corporates, and investors.

About China Macro Group (CMG)

China Macro Group (CMG) is an independent advisory and research firm specializing in China-related political, economic, and strategic analysis. CMG works with senior decision-makers across governments, multinational corporations, financial institutions, and international organizations, providing actionable insights on China’s policy direction, macroeconomic trends, and global impact.

The firm is known for its applied, decision-oriented approach to China analysis, bridging academic expertise with real-world policy and business needs.