China-related Research

Cooperation between Chinese and German partners will become increasingly important for the economies of China and Germany alike. In particular, the development that China has been investing heavily in research and innovation for years, with the aim of positioning itself as one of the most important science and innovation nations worldwide, is also of great relevance for German science. Large capacities and resources are being created here with regard to future important topic areas, such as digitalisation, new technologies, sustainability and many more. Together, German and Chinese researchers can find innovative solutions to global challenges, generate a mutual transfer of knowledge on different topics and thus lay the foundations for promising opportunities. At the same time, it is important to develop a comprehensive understanding of China with regard to important actors, actions and ideas in order to create cooperation at eye level and to better understand challenges in cooperation.

Working Fields and Objectives

• Establishment of sustainable cooperation structures and the networking of scientists from both countries
• Creation of a solid and up-to-date knowledge base on the Chinese science, research and innovation landscape and its development
• Expanding China-based knowledge to increase the ability of scientists, students and the interested public to take action
• Generating German-Chinese research projects on different thematic focal points, especially in the areas of education and innovation research