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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- Matthew Barocas
- Program Coordinator, Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics
- 202.775.3181
- RBarocas@csis.org
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- Chief Communications Officer
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- Media Relations Manager, External Relations
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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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Grasping Shadows: The Politics of China’s Deleveraging Campaign
A new report by the CSIS Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics analyzes China’s multiyear deleveraging campaign and the end of China’s unprecedented credit expansion after the global financial crisis.
Report by Logan Wright — April 10, 2023

Breaking the Ice
Report by Scott Kennedy and Wang Jisi — April 7, 2023

Chinese State Media Abroad: More Effective than Expected
Commentary — March 16, 2023

Trial Balloon: Balancing Multiple Goals in U.S.-China Relations
Commentary by Scott Kennedy — February 8, 2023

China Holds the Key to Global Energy Demand
Commentary by Ben Cahill , Ilaria Mazzocco , and Chen Huang — February 8, 2023
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Pursuing Strategic Competition: Relative Competitive Position Matters
Blog Post by Scott Kennedy — May 31, 2023
Enjoying Jet Lag: Resuming In-Person Travel and U.S.-China Relations
Event by Scott Kennedy , Wang Jisi , John L. Holden , Susan Shirk , Paul Triolo , and Jia Qingguo — April 17, 2023
Grasping Shadows Report Launch: China's Campaign against Shadow Banks and Its Consequences
Event by Logan Wright , Scott Kennedy , Martin Chorzempa , and Brad Setser — April 10, 2023
Grasping Shadows: The Politics of China’s Deleveraging Campaign
Report by Logan Wright — April 10, 2023
Breaking the Ice
Report by Scott Kennedy and Wang Jisi — April 7, 2023
China's New Government Takes Over: Takeaways from China's Annual Legislative Session
Event by Jude Blanchette , Scott Kennedy , Bonny Lin , Manoj Kewalramani , and Jamie Horsley — March 21, 2023
Chinese State Media Abroad: More Effective than Expected
Commentary — March 16, 2023
The Completed Construction of the Xi Jinping System of Governance
Blog Post by Scott Kennedy , Claire Reade , Paul Triolo , Jeannette Chu , John L. Holden , and Ilaria Mazzocco — March 15, 2023
Book Event: Cooperating for the Climate with Joanna Lewis
Event by Ilaria Mazzocco , Joanna I. Lewis , Fan Dai , David Vance Wagner , and Erica Thomas — March 14, 2023
Press Briefing: Previewing China’s 14th National People's Congress
Event by Jude Blanchette , Scott Kennedy , and Ilaria Mazzocco — March 1, 2023