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).

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Interpret: China

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.

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Defining Success: Does the United States Need an “End State” for Its China Policy?

In this report, more than 20 experts in China and grand strategy weigh in on whether the United States needs an “end goal” for its China strategy, expanding and deepening discussion of how America should navigate an increasingly complex geopolitical environment.

Report by Jude Blanchette and Lily McElwee — October 7, 2024

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U.S.-China Collaboration on HIV/AIDS

Epidemiologist and policy researcher Dr. Jennifer Bouey explores the dynamics of U.S.-China cooperation on combating HIV/AIDS from 2002 to 2018 to distill lessons for bilateral collaboration on public health today. 

Report by Jennifer Bouey — February 23, 2024

China’s Strategy in the Middle East

Recent tensions in the Middle East have drawn global attention, where China’s engagement has grown substantially over the past decade. Experts analyze recently translated Chinese scholarship on Beijing’s evolving strategy for engagement with countries in the MENA region.

Commentary — February 21, 2024

Pekingology

China's New Domestic Politics

In this episode of Pekingology, Freeman Chair in China Studies Jude Blanchette is joined by Evan Medeiros, The Penner Family Chair in Asia Studies at Georgetown University. During the Obama Administration, Evan was on the staff of the National Security Council as Director for China, Taiwan, and Mongolia and special assistant to the president and Senior Director for Asia. They discuss his recent report “The New Domestic Politics of U.S.-China Relations” published by the Asia Society Center for Public Analysis. 

Podcast Episode by Jude Blanchette — February 15, 2024

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Building International Support for Taiwan - Report Launch

Please join the Freeman Chair in China Studies for the rollout of its new report on how Washington can craft a compelling narrative to build international support for Taiwan while also avoiding limiting engagement through overly militaristic framings of the challenge.

Event — February 14, 2024

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

China's Approach to the Middle East

Please join the Interpret: China project for a discussion of China's strategy for engagement with countries in the Middle East.

Event — January 31, 2024

China’s Unification from Within: Dismantling Local Protectionism

Local market protectionism in China's provinces is a thorny issue which Beijing has sought to prioritize real changes in since 2020. Former Freeman Chair intern Stanley Wu explains how leaders in Beijing are attempting to create a "unified national market."

Blog Post by Stanley Wu — January 23, 2024

Can China’s Economy Overcome the ‘Autocracy Handicap’?

China’s biggest struggle has always been with itself; while Xi Jinping has given himself breathing room by putting ties with the United States on a firmer footing, it now depends on how he uses that space to determine whether China can revive economic growth.

Commentary by Hanscom Smith — January 19, 2024

Taiwan’s 2024 Elections: Results and Implications

On January 13, 2024, Taiwan held elections for the presidency and its 113-seat legislature. CSIS experts answer key questions about the election results and the implications for cross-strait relations and U.S.-Taiwan ties.  

Critical Questions by Brian Hart, Scott Kennedy, Jude Blanchette, and Bonny Lin — January 19, 2024