China and the shifting global trade order

SUERF I ECB online workshop
Tuesday, September 16, 2025

The European Money and Finance Forum (SUERF) and the European Central Bank (ECB) are jointly organizing a workshop entitled “China and the shifting global trade order”, which will be held virtually in the afternoon of 16 September 2025. This half-day workshop aims to bring together experts on China from policy institutions and academia to share insights and analysis on the outlook for the Chinese economy in light of current domestic and global developments.

Call for Papers (pdf) Submission deadline: 15 June 2025

Geoeconomic tensions have intensified in early 2025, marked by new US tariffs reaching levels not seen in over a century. These developments are poised to have a lasting impact on the global trade order and China’s position within it. At the same time, China’s evolving economic policies, its growing technological and industrial capabilities, and its increasing influence in global trade and investment are reshaping economic dynamics, particularly in its relationship with Europe. The ongoing shift in the global economic landscape, coupled with rising geopolitical tensions, is creating new challenges for international economic relations. This workshop will examine the economic and geopolitical dimensions of China’s growing influence and its engagement with Europe, inviting papers that explore how both regions are navigating and shaping the future of the global economy.

We welcome contributions on topics related to – but not limited to – the following themes:

• Impact of US tariffs on trade flows between China, Europe and the United States
• China’s trade redirection, rerouting and production relocation
• Trends and policy drivers of China’s inward and outward direct investment
• Renminbi internationalization and the future of global currency dynamics
• China’s long-term growth prospects and global spillovers
• Deflationary risks in China and implications for the euro area
• AI, innovation, and China’s position in global competitiveness
• Strategic and economic implications of China’s flagship initiatives (Belt and Road, Made in China 2025, Global Development Initiative)
• China’s role in green technology and clean energy supply chains

Paper submission
We invite authors to submit completed papers or extended abstracts.

The deadline for submissions is Sunday, 15 June 2025, and authors of accepted papers will be notified by mid-July, 2025.