"German-Chinese Cooperation in Education and Culture"

Andrea Frenzel: German-Chinese Cooperation in Education and Culture. Exchange and Collaboration at the Municipal Level

Published by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Department for International Cooperation, Division for Asia and the Pacific, Bonn: FES, June 2025, 44 pages, ISBN 978-3-98628-719-1

In the complex shaping of bilateral relations with the global power China, the educational and cultural exchange that has developed over decades holds an important position. This publication, German-Chinese Cooperation in Education and Culture – Exchange and Collaboration at the Municipal Level by Andrea Frenzel, examines this field with particular focus on the local level. At the heart of the analysis are questions concerning the political objectives on both the German and Chinese sides, as well as the added value of such cooperation in terms of strengthening China-related competencies and consciously shaping bilateral relations at the societal level. German-Chinese municipal relations have long since acquired geopolitical significance. The findings and recommendations of this study are not only relevant to the municipal level, but also serve as suggestions for action in light of a new geopolitical context in dealing with China.

Available online at: Publications, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in ChinaExternal link (German only)