East Asian Institute, National University of Singapore

EAI

To promote both academic and policy-oriented research on East Asian development, particularly the political, economic and social development of contemporary China (including Hong Kong and Taiwan), and China’s growing economic relations with the region and the world at large, including Japan, Korea and ASEAN.

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with Maria Martin-Prat (Deputy Director-General Trade)

19 May 2025 · DDGMartin-Prat & M.Kempynck; Alfred Schipke(EAI) & Frank Piece(EAI):explained East Asian Institute actions in terms of China. Exchanged on EU’s digital trade policy, EU-China trade policy more broadly+potential for future plurilateral cooperation.

Meeting with Tomas Baert (Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen)

19 May 2025 · Meeting on respective policies of the EU and US vis-à-vis China