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

China Holds the Key to Global Energy Demand
Commentary by Ben Cahill , Ilaria Mazzocco , and Chen Huang — February 8, 2023

Trial Balloon: Balancing Multiple Goals in U.S.-China Relations
Commentary by Scott Kennedy — February 8, 2023
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China’s Economy and Ukraine: All Downside Risks
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A Beijinger in Washington
Transcript — February 24, 2022
A Beijinger in Washington
Event by Scott Kennedy and Wang Jisi — February 22, 2022
A Liberal Silent Majority in China? A Big Data China Event
Event by Scott Kennedy , Scott Rozelle , Jennifer Pan , Yiqing Xu , Carla Freeman , Suisheng Zhao , Bruce Dickson , and Jessica Chen Weiss — February 11, 2022
Public Opinion in China: A Liberal Silent Majority?
Commentary — February 9, 2022