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Meet our Experts
MaxZenglein

Max J. Zenglein
Chief Economist

China’s macroeconomic development; international trade and investment; economic reforms

HelenaLegarda

Helena Legarda
Lead Analyst

China’s defense and security policies; Chinese foreign policy, geopolitical competition and risk

Alexander Davey

Alexander Davey
Analyst

CCP political discourse and organization; party-state policymaking; social policy and development

AlexanderBrown

Alexander Brown
Senior Analyst (on parental leave)

Industrial policy; foreign economic policy

Claus Soong

Claus Soong
Analyst

China’s foreign and security policy; Asia-Pacific; US-China

RebeccaArcesati

Rebecca Arcesati
Lead Analyst (Brussels office)

Digital Silk Road; artificial intelligence; technology and innovation in Europe-China relations 

Chinese Debates
Russia-China

"The chances of Russia turning its back on China are slim. Beijing and Moscow share strategic interests and geopolitical goals. Xi and Putin have a close relationship.”

Die Welt (in German)
EU-China
Call for applications for our MERICS European China Talent Program (ECTP)

MERICS is dedicated to the mission of “Getting China right”. In this spirit, the ECTP will again gather a selected group of approximately 15 European early career scholars and professionals in Berlin. Apply until March 30. 

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Enhance your think tank skills with our training programs

Think Tank School: For early-career professionals to develop core think tank skills, expand network, and work on an individual policy project. 

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Leadership & Management Training: For middle managers to focus on leadership responsibilities, organizational development, and fundraising strategies.

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CfA Think Tank School und Leadership 2025