China Power Project
The China Power Project seeks to provide an in-depth understanding of the evolving nature of Chinese power relative to other nations
The China Power Project is committed to providing interactive visualizations and expert analysis in order to facilitate informed discussions of the complexities, capabilities, and potential outcomes of China’s rise.
The project examines five key areas of capabilities: military, economic, social, technology, and international image and engagement. Our team analyzes available data on Chinese capabilities, and provides expert analysis to contextualize facts and figures for our users.
The Project hopes to advance the understanding of China among policymakers, academics, students, businessmen, and others, helping to bridge the gap between research and policy communities in the U.S. and elsewhere. In so doing, this project aims to reduce uncertainty and promote a more common understanding of the metrics that are used to measure China’s rise, as well as the opportunities and challenges that China poses.
In addition to our work on Chinese power, our experts also conduct research on Chinese foreign and security policy with a focus on US-China relations, maritime security, Chinese foreign policy decision making, cross-Strait relations, China’s periphery diplomacy, and Taiwan-related foreign policy issues.
Contact Information
- Truly Tinsley
- Associate Director, China Power Project
- TTinsley@csis.org
- Sofia Chavez
- Media Relations Manager, External Relations
- 202.775.7317
- SChavez@csis.org
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Key Takeaways from the 2025 Shangri-La Dialogue: A Conversation with Meia Nouwens and Veerle Nouwens
Podcast Episode by Bonny Lin — July 3, 2025

What Do Strikes on Iran Mean for China, Russia, and North Korea?
Event — June 30, 2025
What Do Strikes on Iran Mean for China, Russia, and North Korea?
Transcript — June 30, 2025
Weathering ‘High Winds and Stormy Waves’: China’s Search for Economic Security
Digital Report — June 27, 2025
China Across CSIS: The Influence of Xi Jinping’s Father, Xi Zhongxun
Podcast Episode by Bonny Lin and Michael Knaak — June 26, 2025

The Case for a Pacific Defense Pact: A Conversation with Dr. Ely Ratner
Podcast Episode by Bonny Lin — June 18, 2025

Disruptions to Trade in the Taiwan Strait Would Severely Impact China's Economy
Analysis by Matthew P. Funaiole, Brian Hart, David Peng, Bonny Lin, and Jasper Verschuur — June 17, 2025
The Influence of Xi Jinping’s Father, Xi Zhongxun: A Conversation with Dr. Joseph Torigian
Podcast Episode by Bonny Lin — June 5, 2025

How Robust Is China’s Energy Security?
Commentary by Brian Hart, Bonny Lin, Hugh Grant-Chapman, Leon Li, Truly Tinsley, Claire Tiunn, and Peter Dazheng Huang — June 4, 2025
China Across CSIS: Lessons and Next Steps from Deals with China and the UK
Podcast Episode by Scott Miller and H. Andrew Schwartz — May 29, 2025
