Xuechen Chen and Xinchuchu Gao contend that the bilateral relationship between the EU and China must be examined in a broader context. Specifically, that of the EU's increasingly proactive strategy towards the wider Asian region
Xuechen Chen and Xinchuchu Gao argue that the EU’s decision to securitise China lies behind the recent deterioration in EU-China relations. Yet divergent views among member states are hampering EU policy, resulting in incoherent and inconsistent implementation at national levels
She received her PhD in European and International Studies from King’s College London.
Her work explored the political dynamics of European economic integration, with an empirical focus on the EU’s telecommunication services policy.
Xinchuchu's research interests lie at the intersection between European and/or international political economy, European integration and international relations.
Her latest publications appear in the European Yearbook of International Economic Law, Asia Pacific Journal of EU Studies, Asia Europe Journal and L’Europe en formation.
