Hugh Grant-Chapman

Fellow, Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business
Hugh Nolan Grant-Chapman

Hugh Grant-Chapman is a fellow with the Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). His research focuses on trade, innovation strategy, and Chinese economic policy. Hugh previously worked at the Center for Democracy and Technology, where he researched civic technology, privacy protection, and AI governance. He has also completed a Fulbright grant in Taiwan and a graduate internship at the Taiwan office of the U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration. Hugh holds an MA in public policy from the Harvard Kennedy School and a BA in political science from Westmont College.

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How Might the Trump-Xi Summit Impact U.S. Farmers?

An audio version of "⁠How Might the Trump-Xi Summit Impact U.S. Farmers?⁠," a new Commentary by CSIS's Hugh Grant-Chapman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Hugh Grant-Chapman — May 13, 2026

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How Might the Trump-Xi Summit Impact U.S. Farmers?

The U.S. agricultural industry has borne the brunt of the recent U.S.-China trade conflict. Now, farmers watch closely as Presidents Trump and Xi seek a potential agreement in Beijing, but longer-term structural trends make a quick fix unlikely.

Commentary by Hugh Grant-Chapman — May 13, 2026

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Revitalizing U.S.-Pacific Ties Through Kava Diplomacy

An audio version of “⁠Revitalizing U.S.-Pacific Ties Through Kava Diplomacy,⁠” a new commentary by CSIS’s John Augé and Hugh Grant-Chapman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by John Augé and Hugh Grant-Chapman — February 23, 2026

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ChinaPower

China’s Embodied AI: A Conversation with William Hannas and Hugh Grant-Chapman

In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, William Hannas and Hugh Grant‑Chapman join us to discuss key findings from Bill’s new report, China’s Embodied AI: A Path to AGI, as well as the CSIS report Is China Leading the Robotics Revolution?

Podcast Episode by Bonny Lin and Hugh Grant-Chapman — February 13, 2026

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Is China Leading the Robotics Revolution?

The CSIS China Power Project examines the growing role of robots in China’s economy and the resulting geopolitical impacts from China’s transforming industrial landscape.

Commentary by CSIS Scholars — February 12, 2026

Understanding Global South Perspectives on Taiwan

The CSIS Freeman Chair convened an international task force on to evaluate Global South perspectives on Taiwan and cross-Strait issues. This event reveals what task force members found, and why Global South powers have a critical stake in Taiwan’s future.

Event — January 28, 2026

Understanding Global South Perspectives on Taiwan

The CSIS Freeman Chair convened an international task force on Taiwan and the Global South. Members evaluated the state of Taiwan’s relationships in the Global South, opportunities to expand engagement, and Global South perspectives on cross-Strait issues.

Brief by Henrietta Levin and Hugh Grant-Chapman — January 16, 2026