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In the realm of global politics and economics, the project 'Dealing with a Resurgent China' (DWARC) has been making waves. This contribution is a part of the project, with a team of distinguished scholars and analysts working tirelessly to shed light on this significant topic.
At the helm of this project is Christiane Kutz, who holds the position of Senior Fellow on the website. She is joined by Alicia García-Herrero, another Senior Fellow, and an Adjunct Professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). Alicia's expertise extends beyond DWARC, as she also serves as a non-resident Senior Fellow at the East Asian Institute (EAI) of the National University Singapore (NUS), an independent Board Member of AGEAS insurance group, and the Chief Economist for Asia Pacific at Natixis, based in Hong Kong.
The team also includes Théo Storella, a Research Analyst specializing in China's political economy, and Robin Schindowski, who focuses on the Chinese economy and its interactions with the international economic architecture. Both Théo and Robin are involved in the project under the Horizon Europe Fund.
Théo, a polyglot, holds a bachelor's degree in East-Asian Studies from Wesleyan University and two master's degrees from the London School of Economics and Fudan University in Public Policy. His latest master's dissertation delved into Chinese healthcare initiatives in Africa under the Belt & Road Initiative, demonstrating his dedication to understanding one of the world's most important emerging markets. Théo speaks English and French bilingually, as well as fluent Mandarin and conversational Spanish.
Robin, a native German speaker, is fluent in English, and has full working knowledge of French and Mandarin. He studied Contemporary Chinese Studies at the University of Tübingen, including a semester at Peking University and a semester at Fudan University in Shanghai. Robin also holds a master's degree in Economics from La Sorbonne in Paris and the University of Paris-Saclay.
Jianwei Xu, a Non-resident Fellow at the website and a senior economist at Natixis, Asia Pacific, brings a wealth of knowledge to the team. He received his Ph.D. in economics from China Economic Research Center, Peking University in 2011, and was a visiting student in Stern Business School, New York University, from 2009 to 2010. Jianwei's research mainly focuses on international economics and labor economics, with a particular interest in the Chinese economy. He has published many papers in academic journals and policy articles for the media.
The project received funding from the European Union's HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions under grant agreement No. 101061700. The first publication of the project was on June 29, 2023, with the latest update on September 16, 2025.
This collaborative effort is a testament to the commitment of these scholars and analysts to understanding and navigating the complexities of the resurgent China, providing valuable insights for policymakers, businesses, and the general public alike.
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