CSIS China Power Project

What stood out most from the Xi–Kim summit? This podcast examines why the absence of any discussion of denuclearization matters for China’s approach to North Korea: https://buff.ly/K1NKZC5

The Asian Financial Crisis taught China the value of strong reserves. By holding U.S. debt, Beijing sought to protect itself from the volatility that battered its neighbors in 1997–98. Learn more: https://buff.ly/rwHu7D1

Two million people marched in Hong Kong in June 2019. Why did a pragmatic majority join what began as a passionate minority’s struggle? Learn more in this podcast: https://buff.ly/WN7y5rE

In March 2025, China, Russia, and Iran convened the 5th iteration of their “Maritime Security Belt” exercise. Learn more about China-Russia-Iran joint exercises in our feature here: buff.ly/HLWTyxf

Between the launch of BRI in 2013 and June 2023, China signed over 100 agricultural and fishery agreements with 90 BRI countries. How does this support China’s food security goals? Learn more here: buff.ly/SfoQADs

In the latest podcast, Dr. Victor Cha assesses Xi Jinping’s recent visit to North Korea, unpacking China’s strategy, North Korea’s growing leverage, and the implications for regional security. Listen here: https://buff.ly/K1NKZC5

In March 2026, China unveiled its defense budget of $276.7 billion, an increase of 7% over the previous year. What does China actually spend on its military, and how does it compare to other countries? Learn more in our feature: https://buff.ly/kH4AcH2

Through joint military exercises in the South China Sea and provocative naval and aerial patrols around Japan and near Alaska, China and Russia have increasingly sought to signal to the United States and its allies. Learn more: buff.ly/HLWTyxf

Alarm raised over China’s threat to older Americans through drug supply chains - SCMP https://buff.ly/vnFvLeU

China now dominates key stages of the global drug supply chain—from raw materials to advanced biologics. Learn what this means for U.S. health security in this podcast: https://buff.ly/yMsZWUI

From neighborhood committees tasked with monitoring women’s fertility to drones barking orders during lockdown, Zero-COVID showed how China’s “engineering state” can blur the line between rational policy and dangerous overreach. Learn more in our podcast: https://buff.ly/3oxiia5