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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Putting Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s 2023 U.S. Transit in Context

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen transited through the United States in late March and early April of 2023. This ChinaPower feature contextualizes Tsai’s transit and Chinese responses by breaking down the facts surrounding past transits and analyzing China’s past behavior.

Commentary by Bonny Lin Samantha Lu Hannah Price and Matthew Slade — March 27, 2023

China's New Government Takes Over: Takeaways from China's Annual Legislative Session

CSIS China experts – Freeman Chair Jude Blanchette, Trustee Chair Scott Kennedy, and China Power Project Director Bonny Lin - will provide analysis and commentary on China's 2023 National People's Congress (NPC). What are the key takeaways from this year’s NPC? How will the session impact how the U.S., and the world more broadly, interacts with China?

Event — March 21, 2023

Making Sense of China’s Government Budget

Chinese government budget reports provide insights into the country’s priorities and fiscal health, but they can be difficult to parse, and the topline figures only tell part of the story. This ChinaPower feature untangles the details behind China’s government budget.

Commentary by Brian Hart Bonny Lin Matthew P. Funaiole Samantha Lu Hannah Price and Matthew Slade — March 15, 2023

U.S. Global Security Challenges and Strategy

Senior fellow for Asian security Bonny Lin testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on U.S. global security and competition with near-peer rivals, as Congress begins consideration of the FY 2024 NDAA.

Congressional Testimony by Bonny Lin — February 15, 2023

ChinaPower Debate on US-China Economic Cooperation

The CSIS China Power Project invites you to attend a virtual debate on the following proposition: “China can work with the United States to provide cooperative global economic leadership to help the world economy function effectively.”

Event — January 24, 2023