China Political Risk & Intelligence Analyst Intern
Remote | 3–6 months | Part-time
Chunqiu Risk is looking for motivated interns to support our work on political risk, security, regulatory and geopolitical developments connected to China.
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This is a hands-on analytical internship. Interns will work directly with open-source information, assess developments for relevance and reliability, and contribute to intelligence products designed for organisations exposed to China-related political, security and business risks.
The role is fully remote and particularly suited to students or recent graduates interested in building practical experience relevant to careers in political risk, geopolitical or strategic intelligence, OSINT, corporate security, risk management, international consulting, government affairs or analytical research.
Previous professional experience is not required. We place greater value on curiosity, judgement, writing ability and reliability than on the length of a candidate’s CV.
Commitment
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Duration: 3 or 6 months
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Location: Fully remote
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Schedule: Part-time, with an agreed and consistent weekly schedule
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Remuneration: Unpaid internship
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Start date: Flexible
What you will work on
Depending on operational needs, your background and the stage of the internship, your work may include:
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Monitoring and reviewing open-source information relevant to political, security, regulatory, economic and geopolitical risk;
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Reviewing draft analytical outputs for factual accuracy, relevance, consistency and clarity;
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Verifying information against source material and identifying gaps, inconsistencies or points requiring further research;
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Identifying developments that merit further analytical attention or inclusion in Chunqiu Risk’s coverage;
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Writing or editing concise intelligence reports and analytical summaries;
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Conducting targeted research on China-related political, regulatory, security and geopolitical developments;
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Identifying emerging patterns, developments and potential risk implications across multiple sources;
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Supporting thematic, country-level or issue-specific research;
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Reviewing and improving structured intelligence data and supporting quality-control processes;
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Using AI-assisted research and information-processing tools critically and responsibly.
What we are looking for
We are interested in candidates who are intellectually curious, reliable and genuinely interested in China’s role in global affairs.
Essential
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Current or recently completed university studies in International Relations, Political Science, Security Studies, China/Asian Studies, Economics, or another relevant discipline, preferably at Master’s level or in the final year of a Master’s programme;
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Strong written English and the ability to explain complex developments clearly and concisely;
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Strong online research skills, confidence working with open sources, and good analytical judgement;
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Knowledge of Chinese politics, economics, foreign policy or business;
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High attention to detail, sound judgement about what is materially relevant, and the ability to work reliably and independently in a remote environment;
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Based in the Asia-Pacific or South Asia region.
Preferred
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Ability to read and work independently with Chinese-language sources;
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Familiarity with East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa, Latin America or other regions with significant Chinese political or economic engagement;
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Previous experience in OSINT, research, journalism, geopolitical analysis or security-related work;
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Familiarity with data tools, databases, automation or AI-assisted research;
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Experience writing concise analytical or intelligence-style material.
What you will gain
This internship is designed to provide practical experience rather than observational work. Interns will receive initial training and ongoing editorial and analytical feedback.
Interns who successfully complete the programme will receive a certificate of internship. Strong performers may also receive a professional reference.
You will gain exposure to:
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Political risk and geopolitical intelligence workflows, with practical exposure to China-related research;
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OSINT collection, source evaluation and verification;
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Intelligence writing and structured analytical techniques;
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Working with structured data, databases and AI-assisted research tools.
Application
To apply, please ensure your submission includes all the following requirements for review:
- Standard professional CV (max 2 pages).
- Your preferred internship duration and approximate weekly availability.
- A short cover letter explaining your interest in political risk, China-related affairs or intelligence analysis.
Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a brief analytical exercise as part of the selection process.
Due to the expected volume of applications, we will only contact candidates selected to proceed to the next stage. If you do not hear from us, your application has not been shortlisted.
Even if you are not selected for this intake, we encourage you to follow Chunqiu Risk on LinkedIn for future internships, analyst opportunities and other openings.