Angelo M'BA graduated with honours from the University of Oxford, where he read for an MPhil in Modern Chinese Studies at St Antony's College. He previously studied English studies with a minor in Law and International Relations at Rennes Catholic University (ICR), France. His long-held interest in cooperation mechanisms led him to intern at the Conflict Prevention and Peace Forum, to help write a book on international security, and to join Chatham House’s youth platform. At Oxford, he directed the event section of the St Antony’s International Review, a peer-reviewed journal, and edits for the Oxford Political Review. Through European Guanxi, he endeavours to contribute to a broader and more nuanced understanding of China and Europe-China relations.

René is currently pursuing a Master of Law in China Studies within the Politics and International Relations policy stream at the Yenching Academy of Peking University. He graduated from King’s College London with a BA in International Relations in 2023, having spent his second year on an Erasmus+ exchange at Sciences Po Paris. During his undergraduate studies, he interned at the Embassy of Mexico in Italy, having previously completed a year-long AFS program in Mexico at age 16, and undertook a research fellowship investigating how populist right-wing female leaders frame female leadership. He also represented Italy at the ASEF 5th Young Leaders Summit in 2023 and was a Political Studies Summer Fellow at Hudson Institute in 2024. He is fluent in English, Italian, Spanish, and French, and speaks intermediate Chinese.

Arturo is a communications and security policy specialist, originally from Italy. With a background in European and American affairs, his research projects focus on hybrid warfare and interregional cooperation within the EU and Southeast Asia, working for GLOBSEC and TNGO. Previously serving as Podcast Director for European Guanxi he currently works with the MIRCURY Institute for Conflict Prevention, and contributes to the JASON institution for Peace and Security as an Editor. Arturo holds a Double MSc in European Governance from Utrecht University (The Netherlands) and Masaryk University (Czech Republic), with a focus on foreign affairs in the Eastern flank.

Miruna Gheorghe is a grantmaking and communication specialist. Over the past four years, Miruna has successfully secured funding for impactful projects, nurtured lasting relationships with diverse stakeholders, and coordinated initiatives that bridge cultural and professional gaps withing international think tanks and NGOs. With a academic background in Security and Defense and International Relations, Miruna brings a thoughtful, human-centered approach to collaboration and problem-solving. Known for her commitment to creating meaningful impact, Miruna thrives on creating partnerships that empower communities and advance shared goals.

Douglas Brenton Anderson is Editor-in-Chief at European Guanxi and a research intern at Asia Society in Washington DC. He holds an MA in Public Policy Administration from Tsinghua University and an MSc in Innovation, Human Development, and Sustainability from the University of Geneva. He has extensive experience working in governments at the local, regional, and national level, as well as in the humanitarian sector and the think tank sphere. In his spare time, he enjoys travel, having been to 41 cities across China – and is also is a classical pianist.

I’m Iris-Anamaria Antonie, a passionate young professional committed to global understanding. I recently graduated cum laude from the University of Groningen, earning a Master’s degree in East Asian Studies. This academic experience included a semester at Fudan University in Shanghai, where I studied in the Department of Economics for six months. During my time there, I conducted research on Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Mekong region. Prior to my Master’s, I completed a Bachelor’s degree in Trade Management for Asia at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. Recently, I became a Fellow at the Pacific Forum, a program that provides promising scholars the opportunity to engage with Indo-Pacific policy issues. Currently, my professional journey has brought me to Brussels, where I work as a Public Affairs Associate, focusing on sustainability and circular economy topics. I am fluent in Romanian, German, and English, and I have intermediate proficiency in Chinese.

Leon is currently enrolled in a pre-masters degree program in International and European Law at the University of Amsterdam. Previously he graduated with distinction from Leiden University with a BA in Chinese Studies, and was awarded a scholarship to study a one-year program at Nanjing University. He speaks and reads Mandarin at an advanced level and holds experience as a research assistant at the Leiden Asia Centre. Passionate about fostering a deeper understanding between Europe and China, Leon has spoken about his experiences at public events.

Hannah holds a Sino-German bachelor’s in International Economics and a dual Master “Europe and Asia in Global Affairs” from Sciences Po Paris and Fudan University in Shanghai. She gained practical experience through internships at the European Commission, the Permanent Representation of Germany to the European Union (EU), the German Foreign Ministry in Taiwan, GIZ, and the German Chamber of Commerce.

Kristi Kozma, 27, is a dedicated professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Geography and Environment from the University of Geneva and a Master’s in Public Management and Policy from the University of Lausanne. With two years of experience at the World Meteorological Organization, he contributed to the coordination and monitoring of global climate initiatives as a Project Assistant before advancing to an Event Coordinator role, where he successfully organized high-level international conferences. Now based in Alexandria, Egypt, Kristi serves as a Public Policies Assistant at the Anna Lindh Foundation, where he supports knowledge production, policy dialogues, and strategic outreach to promote intercultural collaboration.

Shristi More is a master’s graduate from the University of Kent in international relations and foreign policy. She is an enthusiast on subject matter of climate change and sustainability and holds the credential as a Climate Ambassador from a programme by Climate interactive and MIT Sloan. She is a multilingual with knowledge of over 5 languages with current succession in Japanese. For her master’s thesis she focus on Dilapidated role of Conference of parties since its inception and how it had only made the current situation worse and with European Guanxi as a platform she wants to educate people more on the subject of climate change and its politics.