ABOUT CIDW

Your Partner for

more China Expertise

The China Institute for the German Economy (CIDW) offers a unique combination of rigorous research and practical consulting. As a German-Chinese team with many years of international experience, we bring an interdisciplinary academic background and broad expertise across various industries and company sizes. We approach challenges from multiple perspectives and base our thorough analyses on original sources.

Practically oriented, we also provide insights and thought-provoking ideas for consulting in the areas of China’s economy, politics, and society.

OUR MISSION

We help our clients navigate their business safely through the turbulent waters of the China market. China remains a crucial market for German companies—offering both opportunities and risks. Moreover, the major global challenges of our time can only be addressed through effective engagement with China.

We assist companies in developing effective China strategies within the context of global competition, helping them navigate this complex environment successfully.

We support German companies in their long-term business development within the international environment, with a special focus on engaging with China while considering global interconnections.

We are the first private institute dedicated to China expertise specifically for the German economy, working collaboratively with companies to develop a confident and informed stance toward China.

We provide a nuanced understanding of China through years of expertise gained in and with the country, grounded in rigorous academic study of its politics, economy, society, language, and culture.

Together with you, we develop answers to the questions arising from China’s current domestic and foreign political developments.

OUR PRINCIPLES

In-Depth and Balanced Analysis

No biased framing of China, but also no naive admiration.

Pragmatism

CIDW does not promote simplistic black-and-white thinking; instead, we help German companies develop a pragmatic stance within the globalized world and in their engagement with China.

Evidence-Based Approach

Our work is based solely on rigorous scientific analysis and facts. We incorporate German, Chinese, and international sources into everything we do.

Engaging with Challenging Topics

CIDW adopts a confident and critical stance toward China and addresses challenging topics openly. We assist German companies in developing the right (communication) strategy to navigate these complex issues effectively.