Martin Catarata is a seasoned policy researcher specializing on geopolitical and geoeconomic competition between China and the US/EU. As Lead Researcher for Geopolitics at Sinolytics, he spearheads the firm’s analysis of geopolitical risks resulting from the weaponization of economic tools. His work provides critical insights into how evolving policy landscapes—such as trade restrictions, industrial policy, and diversification measures—impact global manufacturing and supply chain operations, especially in the semiconductor and machinery sectors.
Prior to Sinolytics Martin gained experience at KPMG and as a research associate under Prof. Dr. Heilmann at the University of Trier, where he honed his expertise in China’s political economy. He holds an M.A. in European and East Asian Governance and a B.A. in Sinology and Political Science from Trier University, complemented by studies in Chinese language and political system at Sichuan University.