China In The World

CITW network aims to support and unite stakeholders researching the PRC‘s global influence, improve global and regional awareness of related challenges, and strengthen democratic resilience worldwide.

History

The China In The World (CITW) network was set up in 2019 to bring together stakeholders investigating China’s global influence and disinformation strategies. The network is administered by the Doublethink Lab.

Sixth CITW Summit

- Nov 2024

Held in Johannesburg, South Africa, the regional focus energized nearly 150 experts, fostering dynamic exchanges between global and local participants and strengthening the network’s capacity to address key issues surrounding China’s influence in Africa.

Fifth CITW Summit

- Dec 2023

Gathering again in Taipei, Taiwan after the 1st summit in 2019! More than 320 global experts on PRC issues convened, sparking discussions on various topics throughout the three-day agenda featuring over 80 sessions.

Fourth CITW Summit

- Dec 2022

First physical event after the pandemic lockdown, held in Berlin, Germany. Over 250 global stakeholders and thousands of online viewers catalyzed the network, sparking diverse exchanges of expertise on CCP influence.

Third CITW Summit

- Nov 2021

The second virtual summit during the pandemic was expanded to five days, with participation reaching a record high. Stakeholders exchanged the latest learnings on China-related research and strengthened collaborations to explore new areas of research.

CITW Advisory Board Expanded

- May 2021

The board was expanded to strategize new ways to outreach to other global regions to broaden the scope to study China’s influence.

Second CITW Summit

- Nov 2020

The virtual summit during the challenging pandemic period brought together global stakeholders, maintaining momentum and keeping participants engaged in discussions on China’s global influence through innovative online methods.