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
- H. Andrew Schwartz
- Chief Communications Officer
- 202.775.3242
- aschwartz@csis.org
- Samuel Cestari
- Media Relations Coordinator, External Relations
- 202.775.7317
- scestari@csis.org
All China Power Project Content
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Taiwan in the Balance
China's Power: Up for Debate 2025
Event — February 11, 2025
China Dominates Global Manufacturing
Chart by Brian Hart, Hugh Grant-Chapman, and Leon Li — January 21, 2025
China’s Polar Ambitions: A Conversation with Dr. Matthew Funaiole and Mr. Brian Hart
Podcast Episode by Bonny Lin, Matthew P. Funaiole, and Brian Hart — January 16, 2025

The Defense Department’s 2024 China Military Power Report: A Conversation with Dr. Ely Ratner and Dr. Michael Chase
Podcast Episode by Bonny Lin — January 2, 2025

China-North Korea Evolving Relations: A Conversation with Dr. Feng Zhang
Podcast Episode by Bonny Lin — December 19, 2024

A Discussion on the Defense Department’s 2024 China Military Power Report
Event — December 18, 2024
A Discussion on the Defense Department’s 2024 China Military Power Report
Transcript — December 18, 2024
China’s Relations with Latin America: A Conversation with Dr. Ryan Berg
Podcast Episode by Bonny Lin and Ryan C. Berg — December 5, 2024

Trump’s Indo-Pacific Strategy: A Conversation with Mr. Ivan Kanapathy
Podcast Episode by Bonny Lin — November 22, 2024
