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Strategic Intelligence and Risk Analysis for European Companies Operating in China

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Imagine trying to navigate a giant, changing maze without a map. This project creates that map by gathering the best experts to study how China's politics and economy are shifting. It turns complex data into clear guides so Europe doesn't get blindsided by sudden policy changes.

By the numbers
9
partners
7
countries involved
25
total deliverables
The business problem

What needed solving

Companies struggle to navigate the volatile geopolitical landscape between the EU and China, specifically regarding 'de-risking' and 'de-coupling'. They lack independent, data-driven intelligence to make long-term investment decisions.

The solution

What was built

A world-class independent knowledge base including databases of hard-to-collect information, policy briefs, and foresight conference reports.

Audience

Who needs this

Chief Risk Officers at multinational corporationsGovernment relations managers in manufacturingStrategic planners in the energy sectorInvestment analysts focusing on Asia-Pacific markets
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Logistics & Supply Chain
enterprise
Target: Global shipping and freight forwarders

If you are a freight company dealing with sudden trade barriers or 'de-coupling' trends — this project developed data-driven insights that help you anticipate shifts in EU-China relations. This allows you to adjust routes and partners before regulations change.

Manufacturing
mid-size
Target: Industrial equipment exporters

If you are a manufacturer dealing with the 'de-risking' strategy mentioned by the European Commission — this project developed policy briefs and databases on contemporary China. You can use this to decide where to diversify your production to avoid geopolitical shocks.

Financial Services
enterprise
Target: Investment banks and hedge funds

If you are an investment firm dealing with volatile markets caused by US-China tensions — this project developed a world class independent knowledge base. This provides the hard-to-collect information needed to price risk more accurately for Chinese assets.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price to access these insights?

Based on available project data, no pricing model or cost for access is mentioned; the project focuses on dissemination to the corporate world and policymakers.

Is this available at an industrial scale?

The project provides a knowledge base and databases rather than a physical product, making its 'scale' applicable to any organization needing strategic intelligence on China.

Are there patents or licenses available?

Based on available project data, there are no patents mentioned; the outputs are policy briefs, publications, and databases.

How does this help with regulatory compliance?

The project provides data-driven insights and policy briefs that help companies understand the EU's 'de-risking' approach and other regulatory shifts regarding China.

What is the timeline for these updates?

The project runs from 2022-11-01 to 2025-10-31, providing continuous updates through podcasts and events during this period.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily academic, consisting of 6 universities and 2 research organizations across 7 countries. With 0% industry participation, the project is a pure knowledge-generation engine led by Copenhagen Business School, designed to feed intelligence to the corporate world rather than develop a commercial product.

How to reach the team

Contact Copenhagen Business School regarding the DWARC project outputs.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to get a curated summary of the DWARC policy briefs for your strategic planning.