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Youth-led Think Tank Promoting EU-China Dialogue
As a youth-led think tank, European Guanxi organises events aimed at fostering dialogue and promoting critical thinking on the relations between China and Europe.
These events provide a platform for young people and individuals interested in international affairs to engage in discussions, expand their knowledge of both regions, and explore current global issues, with a particular focus on the relationship between China and the European Union.
Past Events
Monthly Events Featuring Expert Panel Discussions
European Guanxi hosts events, usually held on a monthly basis, in a variety of formats. The majority are panel discussions, where experts share their perspectives, present their research or publications, and engage in dialogue with a young audience.
European Guanxi also holds informational sessions on career and academic opportunities for young individuals interested in pursuing studies in China or Europe.
Diverse Participants with Strong Interest in EU-China Relations
Events are typically attended by members of the European Guanxi network, including EU-China scholars, university students, and young professionals from diverse academic and professional backgrounds.
Participants generally share a strong interest in international relations, history, and Chinese socio-cultural matters, and possess a sound understanding of domestic, regional, and international developments, particularly those relevant to EU-China affairs.
​Collaborations with External Experts for Diverse Perspectives
European Guanxi regularly collaborates with external institutions and international guests for its events.
These include scholars, policymakers, consultants, writers, journalists, and other experts working in fields such as international trade, geopolitics, international relations, and artificial intelligence, with a focus on Sino-European relations.
The organisation places particular emphasis on assembling diverse panels, striving for diversity of expertise, viewpoint, gender, and geographical origin among its speakers.
Broad Spectrum of Topics Addressed in Events
European Guanxi has addressed a broad spectrum of topics through its events. Its thematic focus spans international relations, international trade and economy, climate policy, artificial intelligence, internet governance, and global diplomacy.
Most events are designed to examine current geopolitical developments and their implications for the relationship between China and Europe. An overview of our past and upcoming events can be found on this website.
For further insights, the recording of our events can be found on the European Guanxi YouTube channel.
Annual European Guanxi Youth Conference (EGYC)
One of European Guanxi’s flagship events is the European Guanxi Youth Conference (EGYC), held annually since 2023 in early autumn in Brussels. The conference brings together a selected group of young professionals to explore a key topic in EU-China relations, chosen each year based on its relevance to current affairs.
Featuring a full-day programme, EGYC includes expert speakers, interactive discussion panels, and serves as a great opportunity for in-depth dialogue.
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