We offer:

Internship of up to 6 months in 2026 within the following sections of the EU Delegation. The internship is expected to begin either in May or October. However, depending on operational needs and candidate availability, alternative start dates may also be considered. Please note that no traineeship will start in August, September or December. 

Internship in the Political Section (POL):

Main tasks: 

• Analyse foreign and security policy issues impacting EU-China interactions;
• Conduct background research and analysis on Chinese domestic policy and EU-China relations;
• Contribute to briefings, minutes, and memos for various meetings and events;
• Build networks with interns from other diplomatic missions and international organizations in Beijing;
• Attend and participate in meetings, seminars, and conferences in Beijing related to the EU's foreign, security, and human rights agendas;
• Assist in organizing and coordinating these events, ensuring effective communication and logistics;
• Provide logistical and substantive support for the preparation and execution of official visits and missions by EU officials;
• Undertake additional tasks to enhance understanding of the dynamics within the EU Delegation and broader EU-China relations;
• Participate in daily activities of the Political Section, contributing to its overall mission and objectives.

Internship in the Press and Information Sector (P&I):

Main tasks:

• Screening international and Chinese press;
• Update the Delegation's social media platforms; publish content on social media;
• Attend and participate in meetings, events, seminars and conferences in Beijing; contribute to briefings and minutes for meetings;
• Support the Delegation in the preparation of visits, missions as well as follow-up actions;
• Preparing memos and drafting reports;
• Any other task, which may be beneficiary to the trainee with the aim to better understand the dynamics of the EU Delegation and EU-China relations.

Translator/interpreter internship:

Main tasks:

• Translate documents from English/French into Chinese and vice versa;
• Edit, revise and proofread texts in different formats and with different nature, ensuring precision and accuracy;
• Provide interpreting services for Delegation colleagues in meetings with Chinese officials;
• Assist in the Documentation process before bilateral meetings, seminars, conferences and other events;
• Extract terminology from texts in Chinese and its relevant collocations for translation purposes;
• Contribute to the elaboration of domain-specific, bilingual glossaries;
• Support language needs for Delegation activities;
• Depending on the needs of the unit, carry out any organizational and coordination assistance tasks;
• Any other task, which may be beneficiary to the trainee with the aim to better understand the dynamics of the EU Delegation and EU-China relations.

Internship in the Trade Section (TRADE):

Main tasks: 

• Conduct research and analysis of data and information, including Chinese-language sources; reporting on Chinese trade, industrial and economic security policies and EU-China trade and investment relations in the relevant files of the section;
• When requested, attend and participate in non-sensitive meetings, as well as events, seminars and conferences in Beijing; contribute to briefings and minutes for meetings;
• Support the Delegation’s Trade Section in the preparation of visits, missions as well as follow-up actions; taking memos and drafting reports;
• Any other task, which may be beneficiary to the trainee with the aim to better understand the dynamics of the EU Delegation and EU-China trade relations.

Internship in the Economic and Financial Affairs Section (ECFIN):

Main tasks: 

• Contribute to the section's analysis and reporting on China by monitoring China's economic and financial market developments;
• Monitor and report on media coverage of developments relevant to the section’s work;
• Research and analyse information; make contacts to discuss issues with economists at other embassies or institutions;
• Support section in preparing and conducting conferences, seminars or visits;
• Contribute to drafting speeches and press releases;
• Participate in meetings, seminars and conferences in Beijing, and report on them as needed;
• Contribute to briefings ahead of visits form EU Headquarters or stakeholders;
• Carry out routine tasks such as proof reading or writing minutes from meetings;
• Any other task that helps the trainee to better understand the dynamics of the EU Delegation and EU-China relations.

Internship in the Cooperation section (COOP):

The Cooperation Section (DG for International Partnerships, INTPA) at the EU Delegation to China is in charge of policies related China’s evolving role in the development cooperation both bilaterally and multilaterally (with the UN system and MDBs), engaging with the Chinese development system when relevant and with European and international experts. The Section also supports projects related to the cooperation with China on global public goods as well as promoting EU interests and values under the NDICI – Global Europe instrument.

Main tasks: 

• Contribute to research, analysis and reporting in areas relevant to the section;
• Attend and participate in meetings, events, seminars and conferences in Beijing and contribute to minutes for meetings;
• Assist the section in the preparation of meetings, seminars, conferences, and networking events in Beijing;
• Support the section on communication and visibility initiatives;
• Any other task, which may be beneficiary to the trainee with the aim to better understand the dynamics of the EU Delegation and of EU-China relations.

Internship in the Green Section (Green):

Main tasks: 

• You will be a member of the dynamic green transition section (covering climate, environment, energy, oceans, inter alia) and participate in many different aspects of the work, including
•  Research and analysis of information; reporting on Chinese policy and EU-China relations in the relevant files of the section;
• Attend and participate in meetings, events, seminars and conferences in Beijing, including with Chinese authorities; contribute to briefings and minutes;
• Support the Delegation in the preparation of visits, missions as well as follow-up actions; taking memos and drafting reports;
• Any other task , which may be beneficiary to the trainee with the aim to better contribute to the dynamics of the EU Delegation and EU-China relations

Internship in the Science &Technology; Digital Policies Sections (ST & CONNECT):

Main tasks: 

• Analyse and report about EU and EU Member States research, innovation and digital cooperation activities and policy developments visa-a-vis China;
• Analyse and report about the developments and policies in the Chinese research, innovation and digital fields;
• Support the drafting of memos for internal and external stakeholders;
• Monitor and report on media coverage and developments relevant to both sections’ work;
• Liaise with and attend regular meetings with the EU Member State contacts in China and Chinese interlocutors;
• Assist in the preparation and logistical coordination of relevant events such as workshops, conferences, seminars, visits, etc. and prepare summaries or reports as needed;
• Contribute to briefings, preparatory documents, speeches or presentations for relevant missions and meetings;
• Contribute to both sections’ projects, initiatives, and strategic planning efforts;
• Perform other tasks that enhance the trainee’s understanding of EU Delegation dynamics, EU-China relations, and diplomatic processes in research, innovation and digital sections.

We look for:

Qualifications or special requirements:

Applicants must ensure that they hold a valid visa and legal authorization to stay in China for the full duration of the internship.

• Good command and drafting skills in English;
• Fluent Chinese (mandarin), with good interpretation skills will be an asset;
• Sound Communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work in a team and interact with outside stakeholders;
• High degree of responsibility and discretion;
• University degree in International Relations, EU Affairs, Political Science, Political Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Economics, Finance, Multimedia or Communication;
• Good user proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint;
• Basic knowledge of the workings of the European Union and diplomatic missions.

How to apply?

Candidates must apply to the e-mail address delegation-china-hr@eeas.europa.eu and send the following documents:

• A detailed standard Europass curriculum vitae (CV) https://europa.eu/europass/en (CVs in other format will not be considered)
• a cover letter describing why you want to participate in a EU traineeship
• and an application form which you can click on the link below to download

Please mention in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship - Name/Acronym of the Section (you may only apply to 1 traineeship per delegation, however based on your profile, the delegation could offer you a traineeship in another section).

Important information to read before applying

Before applying you are requested to examine the dedicated website as well as the general eligibility criteria for a paid traineeship (Article 8 of the Decision ADMIN(2017)28 – Paid traineeship).

Each selected intern will receive a monthly grant to cover living expenses. All costs related to travels, visa, insurance, accommodation must be borne by the intern. 

Applications from non-eligible candidates will not be considered. After the evaluation of all applications, shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified by email. In case the selected candidates are not able to present the required documents, their application will be rejected.

The traineeships can only be offered in compliance with the local legislation as well as the legislation of the country of origin. Eligibility for this internship is strictly conditional upon the applicant holding a valid visa permitting them to work in China.

Citizens from EU Member states: 

• must provide proof that they will be covered against the risk of a pandemic and the costs of repatriation;

• must hold a relevant entrance visa and / or temporary residence permit where applicable, based on the traineeship agreement, the duration of the traineeship, and in compliance with the local legislation.