Belinda Schäpe is a China Policy Analyst with the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) where she analyse China’s decarbonisation journey. She advises policymakers on their diplomatic engagement with China and publishes thought leading research and articles on Chinese climate policy and Chinese foreign relations. She has been widely quoted in international media outlets and is regularly invited to speak at public events and expert discussions. Belinda Schäpe is also a Director with Young China Watchers London, where she host regular discussions with top China experts.

Previously, Belinda worked at the climate change think tank E3G, the European Commission, Dialogue Earth, and a number of organizations working on economic cooperation between Europe and China. Belinda holds a double master’s degree in International Affairs from the London School of Economics and Peking University, a bachelor’s degree in Chinese Studies and Business Administration from the London School of Economics and Peking University and a bachelor’s degree in Chinese Studies and Business Administration from Tübingen University.