20 Jan 2020

Two-Pager: Changing Perspectives Towards Conditions for Sustainable EU-China Academic Collaboration

China Knowledge Network

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Disclaimer: This two-pager has been prepared by the CKN Secretariat and should not be considered the work of the individuals listed as authors of the report.

Key Takeaways

A new balance and renewed conditions for sustainable EU-China academic collaboration should be found given geopolitical tensions and the need to address global challenges together.
Uncertainties due to geopolitical tensions are affecting student and researcher mobility.
Chinese universities exhibit diversified perceptions and attitudes toward evolving global and domestic conditions for collaboration with EU partners.
The comparative analysis of EU countries reveals that policy approaches toward academic engagement with China vary widely across Member States, influencing how collaboration opportunities and risks are managed.
Understanding China’s mid-long-term perspective and policies at both governmental and institutional (university) levels is crucial for shaping future academic partnerships.

READ THE TWO-PAGER HERE (89.01 KB)

China Knowledge Network

The Dutch China Knowledge Network (CKN) is a network established to involve China experts and disseminate knowledge within the government of the Netherlands and beyond.Our key task is to connect various angles of research and events to better understand China’s motives, policies and vision to develop more effective policies and better advise social partners. The secretariat of the knowledge network has been assigned to think tank Clingendael together with LeidenAsiaCentre. They will function primarily as ‘knowledge brokers’, matching the supply and demand of knowledge.