Project description
Enhancing the knowledge about the China of today in Europe
The dynamics of the relationship between the EU and China are in continuous evolvement. A lot has changed since the beginning of the century, with economy and diplomacy playing a key role in this interaction. The EU-funded ReConnect China aims to explore the potential for collaboration between the EU and China in the fields of Science & Technology, Economy & Trade, Domestic Governance and Foreign Policy. The project includes the development of a database for the dissemination of new sources of information. The final goal will be a Europe-China Knowledge Forum that will familiarise the general public and youth with contemporary China and will help forge bonds for a sustainable future.
Objective
In the modern geopolitical world, the EU and China stand in a constant dynamic relation with each other. The question in which domains EU collaboration with China is desirable, possible, or impossible is therefore the central focus of ReConnect China. To answer this question, this project identifies Science & Technology, Economy & Trade, Domestic Governance, and Foreign Policy as four key fields on which the EU should upgrade its independent knowledge. To that aim, it will develop a database which will provide access to new sources of information. The independent knowledge generated in this project will bring together stakeholders and experts in a Europe-China Knowledge Forum and raise awareness on China among the general public and youth. In this way, leading scientific European expertise and innovative digital technologies are mobilized to generate a deeper, sustainable understanding of contemporary China, and work towards a resilient future with China for the EU and its citizens.
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Programme(s)
- HORIZON.2.2 - Culture, creativity and inclusive society Main Programme
Funding Scheme
HORIZON-RIA - HORIZON Research and Innovation ActionsCoordinator
9000 Gent
Belgium