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All Bark and No Bite? The 118th Congress on China

Ryan Featherston and Nancy Wei analyze trends in China-related legislation in the 118th Congress. Although legislators agree that China presents many challenges to the strategic interests of the U.S., there is less agreement on how exactly the U.S. should respond.

Blog Post by Ryan Featherston and Nancy Wei — September 6, 2024

The Chinese EV Dilemma: Subsidized Yet Striking

Scott Kennedy writes that Chinese EVs have benefitted from massive industrial policy support, and their quality is improving, making them attractive to domestic and overseas consumers. An effective response by the U.S., Europe and others must take account of both facts. 

Blog Post by Scott Kennedy — June 20, 2024

Legacy Chip Overcapacity in China: Myth and Reality

Paul Triolo writes that as policymakers consider the issue of Chinese mature-node semiconductor production and the potential for overcapacity, they must understand the complexities of Chinese companies' position in the global market structure and domestic value chains. 

Blog Post by Paul Triolo — April 30, 2024

Liu Jianchao: China's Shadow Foreign Minister

As Chinese official Liu Jianchao visits the United States and takes a more active role on the world stage, the Trustee Chair analyzes his track record to better understand the senior diplomat. 

Blog Post by Scott Kennedy, Ilaria Mazzocco, and Ryan Featherston — January 12, 2024

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

Why China’s Long-Awaited “Revenge Spending” Boom Has Not Arrived

The rather rapid recovery in consumption played a big role in fueling China's economic growth, causing some to believe that the long-awaited moment of “revenge spending” has finally arrived. A closer examination of the data, however, reveals a weaker recovery in consumption than meets the eye, with a slower rebound than forecasted.

Blog Post by Qin (Maya) Mei — June 1, 2023