Chinese Business and Economics
The Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics provides unmatched thought leadership for the Washington policy community by examining China’s economy and its commercial relationship with the United States and the rest of the world.
We go beyond the headlines to examine Chinese sectoral trends and industrial policy, the behavior of its companies and financial institutions, and the political economy of public health and climate governance. With our rigorous empirical and data-driven research, we put forward proposals for how the United States and others can adopt smart policies in an era defined by both deep interdependence and strategic competition.
Our analysis is shared with the policy community, business stakeholders, and the public through reports and commentaries, interactive digital content, events, and direct engagement with decision-makers. We aim to generate new ideas and conversations among officials, industry leaders, and scholars.
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- Program Coordinator, Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics
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Breaking the Ice
A new report by the CSIS Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics explains why societal exchanges and dialogue are needed to stabilize U.S.-China relations.
Report by Scott Kennedy and Wang Jisi — April 7, 2023
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Codels: Fortifying Congress’s Role on China Policy
Scott Kennedy presents the first comprehensive database of Congressional delegations to the PRC and Taiwan, explains how a resumption of regular Codels would benefit both the United States and China, and identifies the steps China should take to reassure the United States that Codels will be genuinely welcomed and productive.
Blog Post by Scott Kennedy — October 13, 2023

China Is Growing Old Before It Becomes Rich: Does It Matter?
Commentary by Qin (Maya) Mei Scott Kennedy and Ilaria Mazzocco — September 21, 2023

Measurement Muddle: China’s GDP Growth Data and Potential Proxies
Commentary by Scott Kennedy and Qin (Maya) Mei — September 13, 2023

China’s Economic Downturn: Structural, Cyclical, or Both?
Transcript — August 31, 2023

Experts React: China’s Economic Slowdown: Causes and Implications
Commentary by Scott Kennedy Logan Wright John L. Holden and Claire Reade — August 30, 2023
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Prospects for China’s Growth and Foreign Relations in an Era of Competition
Event — December 5, 2023
“What the Sunnylands Statement Means for U.S.-China Climate Cooperation”: Audio Brief with Ilaria Mazzocco
Podcast Episode by Ilaria Mazzocco — 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
What the Sunnylands Statement Means for U.S.-China Climate Cooperation
Critical Questions by Deborah Seligsohn and Ilaria Mazzocco — November 16, 2023
Book Event: Precarious Ties with Meg Rithmire
Event — October 26, 2023
Book Event: Precarious Ties with Meg Rithmire
Transcript — October 26, 2023
A New Generation of Chinese Intellectuals: Wang Zichen of the Center for China and Globalization
Podcast Episode by Scott Kennedy — October 24, 2023

Visit to a Shenzhen Tech Market: Imitation Before Innovation
Blog Post by Qin (Maya) Mei and Matthew Barocas — October 23, 2023
China’s Growing Automotive Industry: A Conversation with Ilaria Mazzocco
Podcast Episode by Bonny Lin and Ilaria Mazzocco — October 17, 2023
