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
Defining Success: Does the United States Need an “End State” for Its China Policy?
Report by Jude Blanchette and Lily McElwee — October 7, 2024
How China’s Human Capital Impacts Its National Competitiveness
Brief by Briana Boland, Kevin Dong, Jude Blanchette, Ryan Hass, and Erica Ye — June 17, 2024
Building International Support for Taiwan
Brief by Jude Blanchette, Ryan Hass, and Lily McElwee — February 13, 2024
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Decoding China’s Emerging “Great Power” Strategy in Asia
Report by Christopher K. Johnson and Ernest Z. Bower, Victor D. Cha, Michael J. Green, and Matthew P. Goodman — June 11, 2014
Understanding the Growing Economic Ties between India and China
Event — June 9, 2014
China Reality Check Series: Sino-Russian Relations after the Xi-Putin Summit
Event — June 9, 2014
President Obama’s Trip to Asia
Critical Questions by Victor Cha, Michael J. Green, and Christopher K. Johnson — April 21, 2014
A Role for Taiwan in Promoting Peace in the South China Sea
Commentary by Bonnie S. Glaser — April 15, 2014
China’s Economic Policymaking at a Time of Transition
Report by Matthew P. Goodman and David A. Parker — April 15, 2014
Video Conference with His Excellency President Ma Ying-jeou, Taiwan; Rep. Diaz-Balart; Dr. Wolfowitz
Event — April 9, 2014
China Reality Check Series: China's Human Rights Diplomacy
Event — March 28, 2014
Can Asia prevent its own Crimea?
Commentary by Ely Ratner and Bonnie S. Glaser — March 26, 2014
China's Reform Program and its Implications for China-US Relations
Event — March 4, 2014