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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- aschwartz@csis.org
- Paige Montfort
- Media Relations Manager, External Relations
- 202.775.3173
- pmontfort@csis.org
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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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First Takes: Our Initial Reactions to USTR Tai’s CSIS Speech on China Policy
Blog Post by Scott Kennedy , Ilaria Mazzocco , Daniel H. Rosen , Claire Reade , Deborah Seligsohn , Jeannette Chu , and John L. Holden — October 5, 2021
The Evergrande Dilemma and Beijing’s Credibility
Commentary by Logan Wright — October 1, 2021
Ilaria Mazzocco: An Interview with Our New Fellow
Blog Post — September 30, 2021
Common Prosperity: The Path to Common Poverty in China?
Event by Scott Kennedy , John L. Holden , Joyce Chang , and Scott Rozelle — September 29, 2021
Beijing Suffers Major Loss from Its Hostage Diplomacy
Commentary by Scott Kennedy — September 29, 2021
China’s Commitment to Stop Overseas Financing of New Coal Plants in Perspective
Critical Questions by Ilaria Mazzocco — September 24, 2021
Transparency with Chinese Characteristics: Xiaomi’s First Report
Blog Post — September 16, 2021
Rethinking Chinese Politics: A Book Talk
Event by Scott Kennedy , Jude Blanchette , Joseph Fewsmith , and Jessica Teets — September 2, 2021
Jeannette Chu: An Interview with Our New Expert
Blog Post — September 1, 2021
China’s New National Carbon Trading Market: Between Promise and Pessimism
Critical Questions by Jane Nakano and Scott Kennedy — July 23, 2021