Webinar on The Role of the EU and China in a Global Security Dilemma

As part of the ICES DIALOGUE SERIES: 50 Years of EU-China Relations, and the the Institute for China-Europe Studies (ICES) is organizing a webinar on:

The Role of the EU and China in a Global Security Dilemma

Date: June 26, 2025

Time: 17:15-18:30 CEST / 23:15-00:30 BJT

Location: Zoom (registration is mandatory)

In the current global disorder and geopolitical shifts, meaningful dialogue on security and defense issues has become increasingly important within the EU. While searching for greater autonomy, the EU balances its security ties and concerns regarding China and the US. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Israel-Palestine and Israel-Iran conflicts, and the decline of US hegemony have further amplified the urgency of rethinking the security agenda and global shifts.

Against this background, it is of great importance to discuss the role of China and the EU, two major actors with global reach, in reacting to a possible global security dilemma and shaping evolving security dynamics, from traditional defense concerns to emerging threats like cyber conflict and critical infrastructure vulnerabilities. Despite apparent differences, the EU and China share a stake in preventing conflict escalation, managing global risks, and maintaining stability. This makes open, frank, and informed debates on security necessary and essential to navigating an era of heightened uncertainty.

This webinar brings together a panel of expert speakers from Europe and China to examine where European and Chinese security interests converge, where they clash, and how dialogue can - or cannot - bridge the gap to address international security issues:

Prof. Dr. CUI Hongjian, Professor, Academy of Regional and Global Governance & Director, Center for the EU and Regional Development Studies, Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU)

Dr. Tim RÜHLIG, Senior Analyst for Global China, European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS)

Mr. Dan ZHANG, Researcher, China Institute for Marine Affairs (CIMA)

Prof. Dr. Xuewu GU, Chair in International Relations, University of Bonn & Director, Center for Global Studies Bonn (CGS)

Ms. Isabell RAUE, Research Assistant at ICES, will moderate the panel discussion.Mr. Li YANG, Executive Director of ICES, will deliver the opening remarks.
To virtually join us for this exciting conversation, please sign up via the QR code or the following registration link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Xe5zkPosRbeY4gqzLQgCuA#/registration