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What to Know About Chinese AI Models

Chinese AI models are rapidly closing the gap with U.S. frontier systems. This analysis examines what their growing capabilities, lower costs, and open-weight strategy mean for global AI competition and U.S. policy.

Critical Questions by Yasir Atalan — July 2, 2026

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Why China Is Now a Peer Competitor to the United States in Cyberspace

China has matured its cyber ecosystem in sophistication, scale, stealth, and strategy—now rivaling, and in some areas surpassing, the United States. Washington should use the window following Trump's Beijing visit to strengthen its response to China's cyber threat.

Commentary by Nikita Shah — May 15, 2026

China’s High-Tech Drive in 10 Charts

In this commentary, Scott Kennedy breaks down the main findings of his CSIS report, The Power of Innovation: The Strategic Value of China’s High-Tech Drive, through 10 charts.

Commentary by Scott Kennedy — April 10, 2026

Trump Strikes a Deal to Restore Rare Earths Access

President Trump announced an agreement with China to resume exports of rare earth minerals and magnets, following two months of supply disruptions to U.S. industry. China's chokehold on rare earth supply chains and resulting leverage necessitates investment into alternative supply.

Critical Questions by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — June 11, 2025

Scale AI’s Alexandr Wang on Securing U.S. AI Leadership

CSIS welcomed Alexandr Wang, Founder and CEO of Scale AI, to discuss key issues shaping the future of AI policy, such as U.S.-China AI competition, international AI governance, and the new administration’s approach to AI innovation, regulation, and global standards.

Transcript — May 1, 2025

The Limits of Chip Export Controls in Meeting the China Challenge

Export controls alone cannot substitute for comprehensive industrial and research policy measures necessary to ensure U.S. leadership in semiconductor design, production, and infrastructure.

Commentary by Sujai Shivakumar, Charles Wessner, and Thomas Howell — April 14, 2025

DeepSeek: A Deep Dive

China’s DeepSeek AI tests U.S. chip controls, raising concerns over smuggled tech and growing self-reliance. Experts urge tougher enforcement to protect U.S. dominance.

Congressional Testimony by Gregory C. Allen — April 8, 2025