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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Chinese Interference in Taiwan's 2024 Elections and Lessons Learned

In January 2024, Taiwan elected William Lai as its next president, ushering in an unprecedented third consecutive term of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leadership. Throughout the elections, China employed a wide range of tools in an effort to shape public opinion in Taiwan.

Event — April 10, 2024

Surveying the Experts: U.S. and Taiwan Views on China's Approach to Taiwan

Amid mounting tensions in the Taiwan Strait, there are critical questions about how China might coerce Taiwan or force unification. The China Power Project surveyed leading U.S. and Taiwan experts and former officials to better understand China’s approach to Taiwan.

Report by Bonny Lin, Brian Hart, Chen Ming-Chi, Shen Ming-Shih, Samantha Lu, Truly Tinsley, and Yu-Jie (Grace) Liao — January 22, 2024

Taiwan’s 2024 Elections: Results and Implications

On January 13, 2024, Taiwan held elections for the presidency and its 113-seat legislature. CSIS experts answer key questions about the election results and the implications for cross-strait relations and U.S.-Taiwan ties.  

Critical Questions by Brian Hart, Scott Kennedy, Jude Blanchette, and Bonny Lin — January 19, 2024