Freeman Chair in China Studies
The Freeman Chair in China Studies is a leading source of insight and analysis on China’s evolving political system and the dynamics that impact its domestic policy agenda and external behavior
The Freeman Chair in China Studies is a leading source of insight and analysis on China’s evolving political system and the dynamics that impact its domestic policy agenda and external behavior. Our mission is to shape the public policy debate by providing timely and objective analysis that challenges the status quo and informs policymakers, the public, and corporate executives on the most important issues impacting China’s political trajectory.
Our work focuses on five key areas:
- Leadership politics
- Policy- and decisionmaking
- Party-state governance
- Political discourse and the role of ideology
- Sources of political stability and risk
CSIS Freeman Chair in China Studies was established in the late 1990s to advance the study of China and to promote understanding between the United States and the countries of the Asia-Pacific region. The Freeman Chair in China Studies was founded and continues to be guided by the principles of Houghton “Buck” Freeman (1921-2010).
Contact Information
- Michael Knaak
- Program Manager, Freeman Chair in China Studies
- 202.775.7316
- mknaak@csis.org
Media Queries
- H. Andrew Schwartz
- Chief Communications Officer
- 202.775.3242
- aschwartz@csis.org
- Samuel Cestari
- Media Relations Coordinator, External Relations
- 202.775.7317
- scestari@csis.org
Interpret: China is a Freeman Chair in China Studies project that seeks to enable a more objective understanding of China through the translation and analysis of primary source material.
The project seeks to transform how policymakers, companies, researchers, journalists and the broader public understand China.
Featured Analysis
Building International Support for Taiwan
To build more global support for Taiwan, the CSIS Freeman Chair convened an international expert task force to understand what strategic narratives on Taiwan resonate most across a wide range of capitals and the tolerance for risk these partners are willing to bear.
Brief by Jude Blanchette, Ryan Hass, and Lily McElwee — February 13, 2024
U.S.-China Collaboration on HIV/AIDS
Report by Jennifer Bouey — February 23, 2024
Can China’s Economy Overcome the ‘Autocracy Handicap’?
Commentary by Hanscom Smith — January 19, 2024
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CCP Inc. in Argentina: China’s International Space Industry Engagement
Report by Samantha Lu, Briana Boland, and Lily McElwee — January 24, 2023
In the U.S.-China Dinner Episode, Trump Wins by a Hair
Commentary by Scott Kennedy — December 3, 2018
Investment Restrictions on China: The Decision that Wasn’t
Critical Questions by James Andrew Lewis, William Alan Reinsch, Scott Kennedy, and Stephanie Segal — June 28, 2018
Beyond the Whiplash of the ZTE Deal
Commentary by Samm Sacks — June 8, 2018
Finding the Right Off-Ramp from the Trade War
Commentary by Claire Reade — March 27, 2018
No Rabbits Pulled Out of Hats at the Comprehensive Economic Dialogue. Now What?
Commentary by Claire Reade — August 1, 2017
Joint U.S.-China Think Tank Project on the Future of U.S.-China Relations
Report — July 6, 2017
Donald Trump’s First Summit with President Xi Jinping of China
Critical Questions by CSIS Asia Team — April 3, 2017
Tomb Sweeping Day: Deadline for a U.S. China Policy
Commentary by Scott Kennedy — March 14, 2017