Yuyun Zhan
Yuyun joined Bruegel in September 2020. She holds a Master degree in Public Policy from University of Maryland, College Park and a BA in History from Renmin University of China. Prior to joining Bruegel, she interned and worked at NGOs and think tanks in Beijing and Washington DC, with a focus on environmental policy and climate change.
A Chinese national, Yuyun speaks Chinese and English. She also has a working knowledge of French.
Featured work
Sound of Economics Live: Trump’s tariffs and the EU
A special live episode of The Sound of Economics podcast on tariffs
How the war in Ukraine is reshaping EU-China relations
How the war is influencing Europe’s strategic and economic ties with China and Russia
Is China headed for its own ‘lost decade’?
Comparing China and Japan’s economic slowdowns
China's growing influence in the Western Balkans
Why economic security could be another reason to accelerate the Western Balkan's EU accession process
Global Gateway vs. Belt and Road: Europe's infrastructure vision
Can the EU deliver on its ambitious vision?
UN and beyond: China's expanding global role
In an increasingly fragmented world, China is actively positioning itself to influence global governance
The Sound of Economics Live: The US voted - what now?
A special live episode of the Sound of Economics podcast about the US elections
China's latest stimulus package: is it enough to save the economy?
A closer look into China’s recently announced stimulus measures
How should the new European Commission engage with China?
The EU is at a moment of rethinking its policy toward China
Narratives and reality: China’s economic engagements in Africa
Do the facts match the vision that Beijing is offering to the African continent?
Electrified tensions: EU's proposed tariffs on Chinese EVs
Electric vehicle tariffs are not the first trade tariff the EU has imposed on China, and they likely will not be the last
Should foreign companies still do business in China?
In which we discuss the uncertainties for foreign firms operating and wishing to invest in China
Zooming in on the US-China tech rivalry
A comparative exploration of US-China innovation frontiers
Key takeaways from China’s Two Sessions
Unpacking China’s biggest annual political event
South Korea's semiconductor strategy and what it means for China
Economic ties are being reshaped by the semiconductor industry's evolution
China’s third attempt to internationalise its currency
What will happen if China manages to strengthen the RMB?
Expectations and outcomes of the 24th EU-China summit
Was the Summit another ‘dialogue of the deaf’?
The evolution of EU-China relations
A glimpse into the evolving landscape of Europe's engagement with China.
12 Charts for 21
A selection of charts from Bruegel’s weekly newsletter, analysis of the year and what it meant for the economy in Europe and the world.
A green fiscal pact
How can the European Union increase green public investment while consolidating budget deficits?