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
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The United States and China are Making Progress in Creating a “floor” in U.S.-China Relations: A Debate with Mr. Rick Waters and Mr. Dan Blumenthal
Podcast Episode by Bonny Lin — December 19, 2023

Balancing Assurances and Threats in the Case of Taiwan: A conversation with Bonnie Glaser, Jessica Chen Weiss, and Thomas Christensen
Podcast Episode by Bonny Lin — December 12, 2023

Previewing Taiwan's 2024 Presidential Election
Event — December 5, 2023
Previewing Taiwan's 2024 Presidential Election
Transcript — December 5, 2023
Tracking China’s Naval Modernization at Key Shipyards
Commentary by Matthew P. Funaiole, Brian Hart, Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., and Samantha Lu — November 21, 2023
The Philippines Perspective of China’s Role in the SCS: A conversation with July Amador
Podcast Episode by Bonny Lin — November 21, 2023

APEC 2023: Analysis and Outcomes
Event — November 20, 2023
APEC 2023: Analysis and Outcomes
Transcript by Scott Kennedy, Jude Blanchette, and Bonny Lin — November 20, 2023
China’s Rise in the Middle East and the Israel-Hamas Conflict: A Conversation with Dr. Dawn Murphy
Podcast Episode by Bonny Lin — November 8, 2023

Unpacking Recent Developments in the Chinese Military: What's Happening within the PLA?
Event — October 31, 2023