CEASG hosts ReConnect Roundtable on EU-China relations at the University of Groningen

On November 24, the Centre for East Asian Studies Groningen (CEASG) at the University of Groningen, a partner in ReConnect China hosted a roundtable discussion titled “European Union and China after Covid-19: Derisking, decoupling, or doubling down?” focusing on the evolving dynamics of EU-China relations.

The event brought together experts and practitioners from academia, government and the private sector to share their insights on various aspects of EU-China relations, especially regarding economic ties. Organisers on behalf of CEASG were Dr. Laurens Hemminga, prof. Dr. Tjalling Halbertsma and prof. Dr. Jan van der Harst, who are researchers in the ReConnect China project.

The following experts took part in the roundtable: Mr. Joris Teer, Dr. Herman Voogsgeerd, Dr. Lukas Linsi, Prof. Dr. Bart Dessein, Mr. Yue Wang, Dr. Frank Gaenssmantel, Dr. Frans-Paul van der Putten, Dr. Cristina Pinna, Ms. Lin Goethals, Ms. Floriske Deutman and Dr. Gerdien Meijerink.

The day yielded fruitful insights on how to move forward in EU-China relations. The CEASG team aims to develop these insights further in a follow-up discussion in 2024 and to produce a policy brief based on the findings of these discussions.