Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS) Employee Directory
Research ServicesBerlin, Germany51-200 Employees
MERICS, founded in 2013, is a European think tank dedicated to the analysis of contemporary China and its relations with Europe and the wider world. It employs researchers from across Europe with diverse scientific backgrounds to produce independent analyses. Its publications frequently inform policy debates and are widely cited in European and international media, and its expertise is regularly sought by senior decision-makers across Europe. The institute is headquartered in Berlin, with an office in Brussels and staff positioned in various European capitals. Operating in the research services field, MERICS focuses exclusively on China studies. A recent development is the October 2023 release of a report titled 'The party knows best,' examining how economic actors align with China's strategic goals as the CCP approaches the Third Plenum.