China's Domestic Challenges

The Freeman Chair examines the social and political changes that have accompanied China’s economic transformation and the challenges modernization poses for the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP)

As part of the CSIS-Institute of International Economics (IIE) joint multiyear project, the Freeman Chair examines the social and political changes that have accompanied China’s economic transformation and the challenges modernization poses for the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Unique in its methodology, the project utilizes English- and Chinese-language sources, personal interviews, and on-the-ground research to furnish policymakers, opinion leaders, and the interested public with authoritative, balanced, and comprehensive information on China’s transformation. The two think tanks have published China: The Balance Sheet, the flagship publication of this project, which provides the public and policymakers alike with objective and accessible analysis necessary to have an informed debate and intelligent policy response to the challenge of China’s rise. The project has also launched a comprehensive Web site containing one-page summaries, relevant resources, and details about the contributors and the project.

The major domestic issues to be analyzed over the coming years in a series of reports, journal articles and conferences are described below:

  • Political Reform and the Future of the Chinese Communist Party
  • Corruption and Localized Unrest
  • Human Rights and Religious Freedom
  • Demographic Challenges
  • Social Policy:  Education, Health, and the Social Safety Net
  • Environmental Issues
  • China’s Legal Reform
The China we will face in five to ten years' time will be fundamentally shaped by the outcomes of the dramatic political, economic, and social transformations unfolding in that country today. The better we understand these transitions today, the better off we will be in engaging China tomorrow.—Remarks by Bates Gill for the conference, "China in Transition: A Look Behind the Scenes"
September 25, 2002

 

 

 

 

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Hong Kong on the Brink

Taiwan's Close Watch on Hong Kong Protests

Jude Blanchette and Bonnie Glaser discuss how the ongoing events in Hong Kong are impacting Taiwan's own relations with mainland China.

Podcast Episode by Jude Blanchette — November 4, 2019

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The Truth of the Matter

U.S. and China: A New Paradigm

Jude Blanchette explains what the future might hold for Hong Kong protesters, as well as how the conflict could affect the U.S. and China relationship.

Podcast Episode by Bob Schieffer, H. Andrew Schwartz, and Jude Blanchette — October 4, 2019

CSIS the truth of the matter
Hong Kong on the Brink

Hong Kong's Voices of Democracy

Jude is joined by five prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activists to discuss current legislation they are advocating for, as well as the future of the Hong Kong protests.

Podcast Episode by Jude Blanchette — September 23, 2019

Podcast Hong Kong Brink
Hong Kong on the Brink

Fearless

Professor Ho-Fung Hung describes his experience on the ground in Hong Kong and looks ahead at what might happen when the "one country, two systems" arrangement expires.

Podcast Episode by Jude Blanchette and H. Andrew Schwartz — September 11, 2019

Podcast Hong Kong Brink
Hong Kong on the Brink

The People's Armed Police

Jude Blanchette and Joel Wuthnow discuss the history of China's People's Armed Police and what part the force might play in the expanding conflict.

Podcast Episode by Jude Blanchette — August 29, 2019

Podcast Hong Kong Brink
Hong Kong on the Brink

Influence Operations

Jude and Andrew discuss last Sunday's peaceful march by Hong Kong protesters, the growing influence of social media in the conflict, and how the U.S. is responding.

Podcast Episode by Jude Blanchette and H. Andrew Schwartz — August 22, 2019

Podcast Hong Kong Brink