Helena Legarda

Helena Legarda

Lead Analyst at Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS)

China’s defense and security policies; Chinese foreign policy, geopolitical competition and risk

Helena Legarda’s research focuses on China’s defense and foreign policies, including their domestic sources and drivers, and their geopolitical impact. Prior to joining MERICS she gained professional experience at the Delegation of the European Union to China and at research and advisory firm China Policy in Beijing.

China Horizons publications

Chinese foreign policy

Navigating Taiwan relations in 2024: Practical considerations for European policy makers

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China Horizons events

EU-China relations

MERICS Foresight Workshop: 2024 China risks for Europe

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EU-China relations

MERICS Foresight Workshop: The Future of EU-China Relations

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