Meet the experts behind Sinolytics' insights and strategies

From geopolitics to digital regulation — our experts turn complexity into clarity. Find the right contact for your challenge.

Strategic insight starts with the right conversation

This expert directory helps you find the right point of contact for your specific topic or challenge. Whether you need a strategic sparring partner, an in-depth regulatory assessment, or a rapid policy update, you’ll find a specialist who speaks your language — and understands your business.

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Björn Conrad, CEO and co-founder of Sinolytics, has almost two decades of China experience.

Mirjam Meissner, Managing Partner, is a recognized expert on market regulation and technology trends in China.

Dr. Jost Wübbeke is Managing Partner at Sinolytics and a leading expert of China’s economy and industrial policy.

Luisa Kinzius is Managing Partner at Sinolytics and helps companies turn geopolitical complexity into strategic advantage.

Jingwen Tong, Director, leads risk advisory and strategy projects. She is an expert on China’s regulatory and policy development.

Bin Yan, CFA, is a specialist on China’s economic policies and financial market dynamics, providing regulation monitoring and advising clients on China strategy formulation and opportunity / risk assessment.

Sishi Xie, Project Leader, advises clients on how to build robust compliance systems to meet China-specific regulatory challenges. As an expert on market regulation in China, she leads Sinolytics' work on cybersecurity and the social credit system.

Martin Catarata, project leader and lead researcher, focuses on the geopolitical competition between China and the U.S./EU.

Mengying Tao, Project Leader in Berlin, specializing in China’s technology policy and market developments, with a focus on artificial intelligence and data.

Mirko Zumholz, senior consultant in our Beijing office, specializes in China's regulatory compliance management, advising international companies on issues such as cybersecurity and the corporate social credit system.

Bowen Han, senior consultant, researches and analyzes China's regulatory issues and challenges.

Weiqing Zhu, Consultant, supports the regulatory compliance team with research and analyses drawing on an expert background in information and data science.

Ansgar Baums is Senior Advisor at Sinolytics and co-author of the books “Tech Cold War" (Lynne Rienner Publishers) and "Die Stunde der Nashörner." (Murmann Verlag).

Michaela Abels is a Senior Advisor at Sinolytics with over 30 years of automotive industry experience and in-depth China expertise.

Theresa Terzer, Head of Marketing, directs the company’s marketing and communications strategies, with a focus on digital and content marketing.

Karl Heinlein, Consultant, provides insights on trade relations, China’s industrial and technology policy and trends across different industry sectors for the business strategy team.

Yuqi Cheng, consultant, is a full-stack engineer focused on building products that enhance client experience and internal workflows.

Shengyi Zhang, Associate, assists with research and analysis of geopolitical dynamics between China, the EU, and the US.

Xuanzhen Zhang, Associate, focuses on China’s regulatory landscape for AI and LLM, as well as geopolitical risk analysis in the context of China’s relations with the U.S and the EU.

Leonhard Xu, Associate, monitors trade and geopolitical dynamics across China, the U.S., and the EU.

Antonia Bongart, Associate, monitors geopolitical, policy, and technological developments across China.

Your questions about China Strategy — answered

Working with China raises complex questions—from regulation and compliance to tech trends and geopolitical risk. We’ve gathered answers to the ones we hear most often. If your question isn’t here, reach out anytime — we’re just one conversation away.

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What does Sinolytics do?


Sinolytics is the leading strategy consultancy on China. We offer European and U.S. companies in-depth analysis, customized strategies, and recommendations for well-founded decisions. We bring together market and policy expertise to help clients navigate complexity with clarity. With Geolytics, Sinolytics expands this approach globally while remaining dedicated to its characteristic China focus.

What sets Sinolytics apart from other consultancies?

We specialize in the intersection of politics and business. Our diverse team offers deep China expertise, geopolitical insight, and tailored, actionable strategies—independent, precise, and grounded in real-world dynamics.

Do you only focus on China?

China is our core, but we also cover Southeast Asia and global geopolitical developments—especially those affecting international business, like U.S.-China-EU relations and supply chain risks.

What types of clients do you work with?

We advise multinational companies across industries, as well as investors, associations, and public institutions navigating complex China-related challenges.

Can I speak directly with an expert on a specific topic like digital policy or supply chains?

Absolutely. Every topic we cover — from digital governance to geopolitics — has a dedicated expert at Sinolytics. Just head to our expert overview or get in touch directly for a personal conversation.

What services do you offer?

Our work spans strategic analysis, policy monitorings, regulatory assessments, geopolitical scenario planning, competitor research, and hands-on support to adapt strategy and operations.

Where is your team based?

Our team is based in Berlin and Beijing, and also closely connected to key political hubs like Washington (D.C.), Brussels, New Delhi, and beyond—ensuring clients stay informed and prepared.

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