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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China Gears Up to Launch Its Third Aircraft Carrier

China is gearing up to launch its largest, most advanced aircraft carrier, the Type 003. Satellite imagery from May 31 shows the dry dock housing the carrier has been cleared of other shipbuilding projects, leaving an open path for the vessel to enter the Yangtze River.

Commentary by Matthew P. Funaiole , Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , and Brian Hart — June 2, 2022

Photo: Maxar Technologies

How the Chinese Public Views Russia's War in Ukraine

A recent survey conducted by the Carter Center sheds insight into Chinese public opinion on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The CSIS Freeman Chair and China Power Project hosted a discussion on the survey's key takeaways.

Event by Bonny Lin , Jude Blanchette , Dr. Yawei Liu , and Michael Cerny — April 19, 2022

Photo credit: STR/AFP/Getty Images
The Truth of the Matter

China’s Rock Solid with Russia

CSIS China Power Project director and senior fellow for Asian security, Bonny Lin, joins the podcast to discuss China’s support of Russia in its invasion of Ukraine and the implications that invasion has for Taiwan.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Bonny Lin — April 6, 2022

CSIS the truth of the matter

Ukraine and Taiwan: Parallels and Early Lessons Learned

CSIS hosted a discussion on the geopolitical, economic, and military impacts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the potential lessons learned for Taiwan.

Event by Bonny Lin , Michael J. Green , Scott Kennedy , Bonnie S. Glaser , and John Culver — March 22, 2022

Photo: SAM YEH/AFP/Getty Images