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🌏 Online Conference: ReConnect China 2025 – Rebalancing EU–China Relations in an Age of Global Turmoil
📅 Date: Thursday, 9 October 2025
🕒 Time: TBA
📍 Location: Online – Hosted from the The Hague 🇳🇱
🌐 Organizer: The Clingendael Institute, as part of the ReConnect China – Horizon Europe Research Consortium
🏷️ Description:
As the international landscape continues to evolve, questions remain about how the European Union should engage with China—as a partner, a competitor, a systemic rival, or a combination of all three. The Clingendael Institute, together with partners from the ReConnect China consortium, will host a one-day conference to examine the current state and future direction of EU–China relations. Bringing together analysts, academics, and policymakers from across Europe, the event will provide a forum for informed discussion on the strategic dimensions of Europe’s engagement with China.
💬 The event will be livestreamed with interactive opportunities, including the chance to submit your own questions for consideration in dedicated responses and podcasts.
🎤 Speakers:
To be announced. Features prominent EU–China specialists and decision-makers.
🎟️ Free – Registration required
🔗 Livestream & registration
🎙️ Submit a China question
🧾 Topics: EU–China Relations, Foreign Policy, Geopolitics, Trade, Strategic Competition, Global Governance