European China Conference 2025: Navigating relations amid geopolitical turbulences

This event will again bring together a diverse group of high-level policymakers and experts from all over Europe to discuss responses to the challenges posed by China’s economic, technology, foreign and security policies. In 2025, these discussions take place at a moment of unprecedented stress and uncertainty. With China and the US locked in a complex geopolitical rivalry with severe global implications, a clear understanding of our strategic options will be key for fostering European security, resilience and competitiveness. 

The European China Conference is a collaborative project between the Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS), the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) and the Association for International Affairs (AMO). Building on the success of four previous conferences, the event is designed to drive the China debate among key stakeholders across Europe.