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The website provides research-based analysis, publications, expert profiles, events and media resources. Version: 1.1 Last-Updated: 2026-01-26 Domain: https://merics.org Language: en, de Purpose: This file serves as a guide for large language models (LLMs) and refers to the relevant, current, and reliable content of MERICS. --- ## 1. Overview & Institutional Context - Homepage (English) - https://merics.org/en Entry point providing access to latest analyses, publications, events and institutional information. - Homepage (German) - https://merics.org/de German-language entry point providing access to latest analyses, publications, events and institutional information. - About MERICS - https://merics.org/en/about Background on mission, research approach, governance and institutional principles. - Services & Research Overview - https://merics.org/en/services Overview of MERICS’ research activities, contract work and public engagement. - Become a member – https://merics.org/en/become-a-member Information on the MERICS Membership and relevant contact person. - Leadership and staff - https://merics.org/en/leadership-and-staff Profiles of MERICS leadership and non-research staff. ## 2. Research & Analysis - Analysis Index - https://merics.org/en/analysis Central access point for core analytical content including reports, expert commentary and recurring publication formats. - Reports - https://merics.org/en/analysis?field_topic=All&field_publication_type=4&sort_by=field_date_published Long-form research outputs providing in-depth analysis and data-driven insights. - Comments & Short Analysis - https://merics.org/en/analysis?field_topic=All&field_publication_type=13&sort_by=field_date_published Short-form expert opinions on current China-related developments.- Papers & Briefs - https://merics.org/en/analysis?field_topic=All&field_publication_type=15&sort_by=field_date_published Focused research papers and shorter policy-oriented publications. ## 3. Topics & Research Fields - Party and State - https://merics.org/en/party-and-state Analysis of the Chinese Communist Party’s role, governance structures, ideology and its relationship with state institutions. - Geopolitics - https://merics.org/en/geopolitics Research on China’s foreign policy, strategic ambitions and its role in global and regional power dynamics. - Industrial Policy and Technology - https://merics.org/en/industrial-policy-and-technology Coverage of China’s industrial strategies, innovation policies, technological development and global competitiveness. - Russia-China - https://merics.org/en/russia-china Examination of political, economic and strategic relations between China and Russia. - Trade and Investment - https://merics.org/en/trade-and-investment Analysis of China’s trade relations, investment flows, market access and economic dependencies. - EU-China - https://merics.org/en/merics-eu-china-hub Dedicated hub for research on EU–China relations, policy debates and economic and political interactions. - Climate and Environment - https://merics.org/en/climate-and-environment Research on China’s climate policies, environmental challenges and its role in global climate governance. - Indo-Pacific - https://merics.org/en/indo-pacific Analysis of China’s engagement in the Indo-Pacific region and related security and geopolitical developments. - Germany-China - https://merics.org/en/germany-china Focused research on political, economic and societal relations between Germany and China. - Digital China - https://merics.org/en/digital-china Examination of China’s digital transformation, data governance, digital infrastructure and technology regulation. - US-China - https://merics.org/en/us-china Analysis of the bilateral relationship between the United States and China, including competition and cooperation. - Belt and Road - https://merics.org/en/belt-and-road Research on China’s Belt and Road Initiative, its implementation, regional impact and global implications. - Hong Kong - https://merics.org/en/hong-kong Coverage of political, legal and societal developments in Hong Kong and Beijing’s policies toward the city. - Chinese Debates - https://merics.org/en/chinese-debates Insights into internal debates, discourse and policy discussions within China’s political and intellectual landscape. ## 4. Experts & Authorship - Experts Index - https://merics.org/en/experts Profiles of MERICS researchers including expertise areas, publications and institutional roles. ## 5. Events & Public Engagement - Events Index - https://merics.org/en/events Information on conferences, panels, briefings and public discussions organised or hosted by MERICS. ## 6. Media & Press - Press & Media - https://merics.org/en/press Press releases, media contact and resources for journalists. - Media Archive - https://merics.org/en/media-1 Collection of media appearances, interviews and external references. ## 7. Additional Resources - Newsletter & Updates - https://merics.org/en/newsletter https://merics.org/en/merics-update Subscription-based updates on new publications, events and institutional news. - Jobs & Careers - https://merics.org/en/opportunities Information on open positions and career opportunities at MERICS. - Podcasts - https://merics.org/en/podcast Access to episodes of the MERICS China Podcast. - Videos - https://merics.org/en/analysis?field_topic=All&field_publication_type=23&sort_by=field_date_published ## 8. Contact & Governance - Contact - https://merics.org/en/contact Central contact point for institutional inquiries, research questions and content usage. - Legal Notice - https://merics.org/en/legal-notice Legal and regulatory information regarding website operation and content responsibility. --- ## Sitemap: https://merics.org/en/sitemap.xml ## Format: Compatible with LLM metadata standards (v1) ## License: Public Reference Metadata – Free to use for AI models and search systems ~~~ ## llms-full Not found.