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.

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How Did the 20th Party Congress Impact China’s Military?

China’s military is poised to see a significant reshuffling of its top leadership at the 20th Party Congress. This ChinaPower feature explores past personnel trends within China’s Central Military Commission and forecasts potential outcomes of the 20th Party Congress.

Commentary — October 13, 2022

Surveying the Experts: China’s Approach to Taiwan

The Taiwan Strait is a flashpoint that threatens to undermine regional and global stability, yet questions remain about China’s approach to Taiwan. To shed light on these issues, CSIS ChinaPower polled dozens of leading experts.
 

Commentary — September 19, 2022

How Deep Are China-Russia Military Ties?

Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine has raised concerns about the deep military ties shared between China and Russia. This ChinaPower feature analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of China-Russia military relations, focusing on arms sales and joint military exercises.

Commentary — August 24, 2022

The Military Dimensions of the Fourth Taiwan Strait Crisis

Join the CSIS China Power Project for a discussion on the military dimensions of the fourth Taiwan Strait crisis.

Event by Bonny Lin , M. Taylor Fravel , Cristina Garafola , Roderick Lee , Christopher Twomey , and Kathrin Hille — August 22, 2022

Updated August 19: Tracking the Fourth Taiwan Strait Crisis

Chinese escalations in response to U.S. speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan have precipitated the fourth Taiwan Strait crisis. This multimedia feature by the CSIS China Power Project tracks and analyzes key Chinese activities as they develop.

Commentary — August 19, 2022