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The RAND Europe China Initiative (RECI) provides cutting-edge analysis of China, its policies and their implications for Europe and the UK. Across areas including defence, economics, science and technology, and energy, RECI combines deep country expertise and innovative research methods to inform effective policy responses.

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21 Jul 2026

China's Strategic Petroleum Reserve as a Geoeconomic Tool

China now has the world's largest oil reserve. It was built to protect China's own energy supply but its management will be increasingly consequential for global energy security and international power balances.

Ismael Arciniegas Rueda, Henri van Soest, Karishma V. Patel
Research

9 Jul 2026

Lessons for Europe and Italy from Other Space Powers: The Civil-Military Interconnection

The study examines how five space powers structure the civil-military interconnection in space, focusing on governance models, strategic priorities, the role of private actors, and implications for security and technological competitiveness.

Karolina Muti, Mélusine Lebret, Gaia Ravazzolo, Andrea Grillo, Dimitrios Stroikos, Yasuhito Fukushima
Tool

22 Apr 2026

Chinese Academy of Sciences Directory

The Chinese Academy of Sciences Directory examines how and to what degree CAS and its network of research institutes participate in and support Chinese defence activities.
Expert Insights

5 Feb 2026

Old priorities, new contexts: The institutional roots and new developments of China's rare earth policies

This perspective explores how China has adapted their rare earth elements (REE) policy to build a system that not only shapes global supply chains but also leverages global dependence on the critical materials.

Francesca Ghiretti, Conlan Ellis
Commentary

21 Jan 2026

It’s Time to Treat China’s Connected Energy Systems As a National Security Risk

Chinese batteries, turbines, and solar panels aren’t just hardware anymore—they’re smart, connected systems. That connectivity brings new security risks for importers.

Francesca Ghiretti, Conlan Ellis
Video

3 Dec 2025

Is China’s Economic Plan Changing?

In this RAND Europe webinar, experts from the RAND Europe China Initiative and RAND China Center share their reflections on the economic outcomes of the Fourth Plenum and consider the implications for the United States and Europe.

Francesca Ghiretti, Gerard DiPippo, Ben Horton
Event

4 Nov 2025

Is China’s Economic Plan Changing?

In this installment of the RAND Europe Webinar series, experts from the RAND Europe China Initiative and RAND China Center shared their reflections on the economic outcomes of the Fourth Plenum and considered the implications for the United States and Europe.
Event

14 Oct 2025

China’s Economic Future: Implications for the UK and Europe

The RAND Europe China Initiative hosted a roundtable to explore the trajectory of China's economy, potential challenges it may face, and the implications for its relationships with the UK and Europe.
Commentary

25 Sep 2025

Cracks in the Ice: Why Engaging China Can Check Russian Power in the Arctic

The United States and Europe have a card to play by crafting a more functional relationship with China in the Arctic, particularly around the exploitation of natural resources. By accommodating China's comparatively limited ambitions, they would force Russia to accept a more internationalized Arctic.

Nicolas Jouan, Jan Zelezny, Zdenek Rod
Expert Insights

10 Sep 2025

China's Economic Deterrence Playbook

China has been successful in deterring economic coercion from third parties. What are the key elements of Beijing's strategy? And how might the EU and the UK learn from this approach?

Francesca Ghiretti, Nicholas Taylor, Conlan Ellis
Commentary

13 Jun 2025

As U.S.-China Trade Talks Continue, Europe Needs a Plan to Navigate Uncertainty

Caught between negotiations with Washington over tariffs and Beijing's upgrading of export controls, Europe finds itself in a defensive and reactive position. The task at hand for European and British decisionmakers is once again to define their own interests and chart a path to achieve them.

Francesca Ghiretti
Event

21 May 2025

How Resilient Is China’s Economy?

Have decades of economic planning rendered China’s economy more resilient to external shocks? RAND Europe aims to address this critical question by convening leading experts who will delve into the strengths and weaknesses of China’s approach to economic development.

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