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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Is China a Leader in Quantum Technologies?
Commentary by Brian Hart, Bonny Lin, Samantha Lu, Hannah Price, and Matthew Slade — August 16, 2023
“A New Mechanism for an Old Policy”: Audio Brief with Mark Cancian
Podcast Episode by Mark F. Cancian — August 16, 2023

China’s Influence in Melanesia: A Conversation with Pete Connolly
Podcast Episode by Bonny Lin and Pete Connolly — August 2, 2023

A New Mechanism for an Old Policy: The United States Uses Drawdown Authority to Support Taiwan
Critical Questions by Mark F. Cancian and Bonny Lin — August 2, 2023
“Mineral Monopoly”: Audio Brief with Matthew Funaiole
Podcast Episode by Matthew P. Funaiole — July 21, 2023

Unpacking Secretary Yellen’s Trip to Beijing: A Conversation with Meg Rithmire
Podcast Episode by Bonny Lin — July 20, 2023

China’s Quantum Technology Development: A Conversation with Edward Parker
Podcast Episode by Bonny Lin — July 6, 2023

Analyzing China’s Escalation after Taiwan President Tsai’s Transit through the United States
Brief by Bonny Lin, Brian Hart, Samantha Lu, Hannah Price, and Matthew Slade — June 29, 2023
Managing Crises between the U.S. and China: A Conversation with Xin Qiang and Dennis Wilder
Podcast Episode by Bonny Lin — June 21, 2023

Debunking Reports of ‘Cracks’ in China’s Third Aircraft Carrier
Commentary by Brian Hart, Matthew P. Funaiole, and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. — June 13, 2023