China and Sweden
China affects Sweden across a wide range of areas, including the economy, politics, technology and security.
At the Swedish National China Centre, we monitor and analyse developments related to China’s significance for Swedish interests. Through analysis, advice and knowledge resources, we contribute to building and strengthening long-term knowledge and understanding of China in Swedish society.
We also collaborate with research institutions, government agencies, businesses and other organisations across Swedish society to strengthen knowledge exchange and deepen understanding of China and its implications for Sweden.
The ship Götheborg of Sweden in Guangzhou in 2006. Image: Jonas Ekströmer / TT
our experts
Björn Jerdén
Director
Sofia Ledberg
Head of Political Section
Miriam Tardell
Head of Economic Section
Patrik Andersson
Analyst
Camilla Andreasson
Analyst
Björn Cappelin
Analyst
Helena Löfgren
Analyst
Erik Mo Welin
Analyst
Gustav Sundqvist
Analyst
Alexis von Sydow
Analyst
Henrik Wachtmeister
Research Fellow
Lisa Zhang
Analyst
PUBLICATIONS ON CHINA AND SWEDEN
2 June, 2026
Chinese government efforts to influence Swedish media
On Chinese authoritarian influence attempts on Swedish language media outlets.
13 May, 2026
Can Sweden’s new public procurement legislation mitigate “China risk”?
On how proposed new legislation could give public actors more possibilities to de-risk from China.
14 April, 2026
Dialogue among Swedish research organisations on China
Report from a meeting with 13 Swedish organizations working with open research and analysis on China.
network
Research and education about China in Sweden in collaboration with Mälardalen University
Collaboration with MDU in various research projects.
Compliance Dilemmas
A collaboration that aims to investigate how Nordic companies with operations in China are affected by overlapping legislation.
Sweden China Trade Council
An association promoting trade, investment, and commercial cooperation between Sweden and China.
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