Policy-Relevant Research on China and Knowledge Transfer – Alicia Hennig’s activities related to China
January 21, 2026: China’s political power has long been closely linked to its technological development. Under the leadership of General Secretary Xi Jinping, the country aims to become a global powerhouse of scientific and technological innovation by 2050. The Innovation-Driven Development Strategy (IDDS) seeks to bolster capacities for independent innovation, while state-sponsored talent programs attract researchers working abroad, particularly Chinese returnees.
Alicia Hennig, Associated Research Fellow at the Stockholm Center for Research and Innovation Security, engages in practitioner and academic training. She has delivered sessions at German research organisations, including the Leibniz Research Alliance Berlin, raising awareness of risks in scientific cooperation with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). She has also compiled a concise overview of the specific risks associated with scholarships funded by the Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) and developed a certified professional course at HWZ Hochschule für Wirtschaft Zürich, covering China’s political and economic systems, risk and security perspectives, compliance, ESG, export control, and influence operations.
For Swedish organizations and universities, similar awareness sessions and courses can also be offered. Please get in touch for more details.