About us

Welcome to ICES

The 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.

To achieve its objectives, the 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.

Our Vision

Improved cross-cultural communication and understanding in a fast-changing world.

Intellectually-minded, independent and inclusive.

Bound to innovation and creativity.

A small team with a big impact.

Meet our team

Our directors

The ICES is supported by a full-time team in its Brussels office and also seeks to develop relationships with non-resident research fellows. Our research focuses on economic and trade relations, global governance, ocean management as well as other issues central to the China-EU relationship. We welcome scholars from diverse backgrounds to support our work, particularly with professional experience in China-Europe relations and expertise in international relations, business and trade, international law and maritime affairs.