Draft:Sinolytics GmbH


Sinolytics
Company typePrivate
IndustryConsulting
Founded2017
FoundersBjörn Conrad, Jost Wübbeke, Mirjam Meissner
HeadquartersBerlin, Germany
Area served
International
Key people
Björn Conrad (CEO), Jost Wübbeke (Managing Partner), Mirjam Meissner (Managing Partner)
ServicesGeopolitical risk analysis, China market strategy
Websitesinolytics.de

Sinolytics is a Berlin-based consultancy that provides research and advisory services on the intersection of geopolitics, economics, and business strategy with a focus on the People's Republic of China.[1] Founded in 2017 by China specialists the firm advises companies and industry associations on regulatory, policy, and geopolitical developments related to China.

History

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Sinolytics was established in 2017 in Berlin.

Collaborations and projects

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In 2021, Sinolytics collaborated with the German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA) and Swissmem to publish a study analyzing the impact of Chinese industrial policy—including the 14th Five-Year Plan and the Made in China 2025 strategy—on the mechanical engineering sector.[2][3]

In July 2025, Sinolytics researchers presented on China’s export control regime in the context of great power rivalry at a VDMA GMECS China event.[4]

Industry engagement

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Sinolytics maintains a visible presence in industry associations. Since November 2023, director Luisa Kinzius has served as co-speaker of the OAV Young Leaders program of the German Asia-Pacific Business Association (OAV).[5] The firm has also hosted OAV webinars, including a July 2024 session on diversification from China to ASEAN.[6] Managing partner Jost Wübbeke moderated a panel on "Decoupling" at the 2024 OAV Young Leaders annual conference.[7]

Media coverage

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At the 2025 Carnegie India Global Technology Summit, CEO Björn Conrad joined the panel "Tariffied World: T minus 90" alongside policy experts from Carnegie Endowment and other institutions.[8] In a related interview with Asianet Newsable, Conrad described the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) as an "elevated grouping" amid global tariff tensions.[9]

Conrad has also contributed to the FAZ’s Asien analysiert series, writing on Malaysia’s technology investment strategy.[10]

Lead researcher Martin Catarata was cited in the FAZ article Indonesiens Schlüsselrolle in der Mobilitätswende for his analysis of Indonesia’s nickel sector and its role in global electrification.[11]

Managing partner Jost Wübbeke was quoted in the FAZ article Zollstreit gegen die USA: Wie der Plan von China die Welt veränderte commenting on the economic effects of China’s Made in China 2025 strategy.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Zollstreit gegen die USA: Wie der Plan von China die Welt veränderte". Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (in German). 31 May 2025. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  2. ^ "VDMA China Study with Sinolytics and Swissmem". VDMA. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  3. ^ "The China Market in Transition – How Does Mechanical Engineering Remain Competitive?". GMECS China / VDMA. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  4. ^ "China's Export Controls in the Era of Great Power Rivalry". GMECS China. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  5. ^ "OAV Young Leaders" (in German). OAV. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  6. ^ "OAV ASEAN Expert Session featuring Sinolytics". OAV. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  7. ^ "11. OAV Young Leaders Jahreskonferenz" (in German). OAV. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  8. ^ "Agenda – Global Technology Summit 2025". Carnegie India. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  9. ^ "Should India join RCEP? Björn Conrad says grouping to be elevated amid Trump tariff turbulence". Asianet Newsable. 13 April 2025. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  10. ^ "Asien analysiert: So lockt Malaysia die Tech-Investoren". Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  11. ^ "Indonesiens Schlüsselrolle in der Mobilitätswende". Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 15 August 2025.