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 the costs and benefits of 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, trade and supply chains, and the political economy of CleanTech 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 that account for economic tradeoffs in an era defined by both deep interdependence and strategic competition.

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U.S.-China Scholarly Recoupling: Advancing Mutual Understanding in an Era of Intense Rivalry

The United States and China have avoided scholarly decoupling, but over-securitization of ties is restricting a fuller recoupling. This report explains the value of scholarly ties, the obstacles to greater exchange, and practical strategies for overcoming these challenges.

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Report by Scott Kennedy — March 27, 2024

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2024 Global Forecast: The China Challenge

In the first installment of the 2024 Global Forecast—A World Dividing—experts examine the myriad challenges facing U.S.-China relations in 2024, from Chinese military activity and economic coercion to competition for tech dominance and geopolitical standing.

Digital Report by Victor Cha, Gregory C. Allen, Scott Kennedy, Seth G. Jones, Kari A. Bingen, and Heather Williams, Tom Karako, Bonny Lin, Jude Blanchette, Charles Edel, Christopher B. Johnstone, Nicholas Szechenyi, Lily McElwee, Daniel F. Runde, Craig Cohen, Alex Kisling — January 25, 2024

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Big Data China

Big Data China is a collaboration between the CSIS Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics and the Stanford Center on China’s Economy and Institutions (SCCEI) dedicated to bridging the gap between cutting-edge quantitative academic research and the Washington policy community.

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Join host Scott Kennedy as he speaks to Chinese leaders from business, government, and academia, as well as foreigners who have spent many years living and working in China, on what makes China tick, where is the country going, what connects us, and what divides us on China Field Notes – with Scott Kennedy.

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Scott Kennedy

Scott Kennedy

Senior Adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics
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Ilaria Mazzocco

Senior Fellow, Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics
Daniel H. Rosen

Daniel H. Rosen

Senior Associate (Non-resident), Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics
Claire Reade

Claire Reade

Senior Associate (Non-resident), Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics
John L. Holden

John L. Holden

Senior Associate (Non-resident), Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics
Deborah Seligsohn

Deborah Seligsohn

Senior Associate (Non-resident), Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics
Logan Wright

Logan Wright

Senior Associate (Non-resident), Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics
Jeanette Chu

Jeannette Chu

Senior Associate (Non-resident), Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics
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Enjoying Jet Lag: Resuming In-Person Travel and U.S.-China Relations

Please join the CSIS Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics for this event featuring recent visitors to China, which will include a discussion of a new report on U.S.-China scholastic exchange and policy recommendations for stabilizing relations. 

Event — April 17, 2023

Breaking the Ice

A 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

China's New Government Takes Over: Takeaways from China's Annual Legislative Session

CSIS China experts – Freeman Chair Jude Blanchette, Trustee Chair Scott Kennedy, and China Power Project Director Bonny Lin - will provide analysis and commentary on China's 2023 National People's Congress (NPC). What are the key takeaways from this year’s NPC? How will the session impact how the U.S., and the world more broadly, interacts with China?

Event — March 21, 2023

Chinese State Media Abroad: More Effective than Expected

Over the past two decades, China has become an increasingly active and important international actor. The country is a global power on the diplomatic stage and increasing numbers of Chinese citizens, businesses, and government officials are shaping China’s image abroad. However, Chinese leaders may be discovering that global influence does not always correlate with popularity….

Commentary — March 16, 2023