Welcome to ICES

ICES is a Brussels-based think tank seeking to foster better mutual understanding between China and Europe by supporting academic research in a broad range of fields, including but not limited to business and trade, international law, ocean management, and global governance. Since we are funded by Hainan, our mission includes promoting regional developments and advancing our focus on maritime affairs.

To achieve its objectives, ICES is organising academic events and exhibitions, publishing research papers and reports, as well as supporting academic exchanges, to promote the free flow of ideas and people between Europe and China.