Dear Author(s),

European Guanxi invites submissions for the third volume of the European Youth Perspectives on International Relations of China Journal (EYPIC): EU-China 3.0: Derisking, Opportunities, and Lessons from China’s Rise.

Following an initial ‘Europe–China 1.0’ phase defined by optimism about economic complementarity and strategic partnership, and a subsequent ‘Europe–China 2.0’ phase marked by growing perceptions of China as a partner, competitor, and systemic rival, EU–China relations are entering a ‘3.0’ moment, characterized by a renewed emphasis on economic security and industrial competitiveness, a recalibration of European identity, and growing ideological asymmetries. 

Amid a rapidly shifting global order, marked by great power competition and substantial shocks to the global trading system, Sino–European relations have reached a critical juncture. This year’s volume of EYPIC seeks to explore how Europe has interpreted, responded to, and learned from China’s rise — politically, ideologically, and strategically. The guiding question for this volume is: How do ideological differences between Europe and China shape their approaches to strategic competition and economic interdependence in a turbulent world? 

Submissions should be forward-thinking, while drawing on points of convergence and divergence in European and Chinese political and ideological thought, and the implications for future trajectories in EU–China relations. 

Potential topics and research questions may include the following:

Ideological Narratives

• Push to revitalise the EU: What can Europe learn from China and vice versa, and what values and institutional designs should Europe preserve? What do Europe and China seek from each other?
• How do Europe and China’s worldviews diverge? In which aspects do they align?
• How have differences and similarities in political thought and ideology shaped the EU and China’s approach to diplomacy? How does that impact the future outlook of Sino-European relations?
• European and Chinese perspectives on Global Governance

Economics and Industrial Policy:

• Chinese new quality productive forces (NQPF) vs. European reindustrialization: synergies and points of contention
• Lessons for Europe from China's Joint Venture Strategy
• Shared lessons from Europe and China’s development philosophies
• Chinese and European strengths and weaknesses in industrial development and regulation 

Geoeconomic Competition

• European dependence on Chinese manufacturing, critical minerals, the impact of overcapacity
• EU-China economic relations in face of U.S. tariffs: momentum for furthering cooperation? 
• The impact of the decline of the World Trade Organization and the global trading system within the context of EU-China relations

Technology and Innovation

• European and Chinese technological sovereignty and dominance: cooperation and contention in the era of semiconductors, quantum computing, and the AI revolution
• European vs. Chinese innovation ecosystems

Submission and Review Process:

• Submit your CV and a 350-500-word abstract via Google Docs by 24 January 2026.
  
• Abstracts should demonstrate the relevance and originality of your proposed contribution. 
  
• Abstracts should include: context and significance; literature gap and contribution; proposed methodology; core argument; a concluding statement.
  
• Submissions should include 15–20 relevant sources that support the article. 
  
• Preliminary Selection Results by 31 January 2026 
  
• Short Call - Meet the Editorial Board: 1 February 2026 - 7 February 2026
  
• Article Submission Deadline: 11 April 2026
  

Please Note:

• Articles must adhere to European Guanxi’s values and mission statement. Any paper that does not assess the state of EU-China relations in a professional, scholarly, and objective manner will not be accepted. 

• Articles must not have been published previously. Manuscripts may be adapted from academic papers only after final grades have been issued by their instructors, as prior submission and subsequent publication may otherwise be considered self-plagiarism. 

• All submissions must be original and free from plagiarism. 

• AI-generated content is strictly prohibited.

• Final article submissions: 6,000-8,000 words in length (excluding bibliography)

• All abstracts and articles must adhere to European Guanxi’s style guide. References must be cited in APA style and must be written in American English.

Abstract submission deadline: 24 January 2026. For any inquiries, please email egeditorialteam@gmail.com.

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