In the second reporting period, we achieved the following results were achieved:
- Improvement of key databases: we elaborated on the already established databases containing original data on Voices of China's Society (WP2), Chinese state and party documents (WP 3), Chinese economic data (WP 4), and China's global strategies (WP 5). These resources are accessible to all interested parties.
- Advancements in academic research: Each WP produced valuable academic articles that contributed to the existing knowledge within their respective fields. A majority of these articles is already published or passed peer review, while certain articles are currently going through the peer-review process. These journal articles created new knowledge, but also outline directions for further research.
- Informing policy makers and advisers: Through numerous events, policy briefs, and podcasts, the project has provided insights to policy makers and advisers of the EU and its member states, as well as the broader public. The project has resulted in significantly higher amount of project outputs than foreseen in the Grant Agreement, highlighting the relevance of the work and the productivity of the project partners. The objective was to enhance understanding of China's system, policies, development, and ambitions to aid decision-makers. The successfully conducted bilateral meetings with Deputy Director level policymakers in key European DGs illustrates that the independent knowledge produced in the project has been recognized by key policymakers.
- Supporting the business community: the independent knowledge created in the project has supported educating the business community to help them make informed decisions regarding business and investments. This was achieved through policy briefs and closed-door meetings, with a primary focus on business representatives (mainly within WP4).
- Media engagement, dissemination, and communication efforts: The project has reached a large amount of readers, listeners, event attendants, experts, and many others by implementing a dedicated Plan for Exploitation and Dissemination of Results (PEDR). In addition, Scholars working on the project engaged with a broad range of national and international media to provide information and context about significant developments in China and their implications, particularly concerning the EU, but also more broadly. Detailed information is provided as part of the Dissemination and Communication Activities.
- Website establishment: We continually improved and updated the DWARC webpage (
https://chinahorizons.eu/(se abrirá en una nueva ventana)) that offers a comprehensive overview of project activities and provides access to project outputs, including policy briefs, databases, podcasts, webinars, and event information.
- We have engaged with the China Horizons Expert Network throughout project research, contributing to a European China expert community, and facilitated the establishment of the NextGen Network, led by young DWARCists, that aims to support young China researchers.
