Join CHINA POLICY, a globally recognised policy intelligence and advisory firm tracking Beijing’s fast-moving policy agenda. We help clients map, analyse, and respond to the PRC’s shifting domestic and market settings.
analyst internships 2026–27
We’re inviting applications for part‑time analyst internships across our portfolios. You’ll help us monitor and make sense of the PRC’s evolving policy landscape, from energy transition and ag modernisation to tech innovation and social reform.
These are remote roles open to candidates planning availability at any time in 2026–27. The work suits motivated master's students or new graduates who thrive under deadlines and can turn data and argument into clear English prose.
what you’ll do
- track PRC legislation, regulation and debate, and flag the shifts that matter
- work through Chinese-language sources for what matters
- draft clear analysis and build policy briefs
- profile the institutions and people shaping decisions
- juggle deadlines across several portfolios at once
- brief colleagues and clients on what you have found
portfolios
macroeconomy and trade: Follow Beijing’s macro management, trade policy and external opening. Topics include fiscal and monetary policy, SOE reform, trade in goods and services, FDI and Belt and Road.
science, technology and innovation: Trace China’s push up the value chain: AI, green and hydrogen tech, EVs, IP, cybersecurity, R&D funding and competition law.
energy and environment: Track energy transition, renewables, emissions control and environmental governance shaping China’s shift to low-carbon growth.
agriculture and rural affairs: Analyse policies driving food security, ag modernisation and rural revitalisation, and how they reshape domestic and global agrifood markets.
governance and law: Map institutional reform, rulemaking and centre‑local relations as Beijing moves toward rules‑based governance.
society: Examine demographics, labour, healthcare, social security and education as policy seeks balance between growth and stability.
global impact: tracks multilateral engagement and bilateral ties; themes include international law, maritime territorial disputes, BRI, Middle East diplomacy, and the distinctive language Beijing uses to frame its geopolitical positions.
what we look for
- strong research and English writing skills
- near‑native‑level Chinese
- academic achievement and intellectual curiosity
- attention to detail, clear communication and reliability under deadlines
- independent, engaged and cooperative work style
language standards
Minimum requirements: TOEFL 25 writing (105+ overall), IELTS 7.0 writing (7.5+ overall), HSK 5
apply
Positions are part-time (preferably six months), unpaid online internships. They suit second-year MA candidates seeking to consolidate their studies and develop professional skills, but they are open to all. Candidates should reside within Asian or European time zones to support teamwork and coordination. Sorry — these roles aren’t open to candidates based on the East Coast of North America.
Upload your CV, a brief cover letter explaining your fit with CHINA POLICY, and the completed exercise through policycn.com/careers by 25 September 2026 (17:00 Beijing time). We will not consider applications without full documentation.