CSIS China Power Project

CSIS China Power Project Unpacking the complexity of Chinese power through objective analysis and data visualization.

Among China’s 2026 budget of $3.5 trillion, the defense budget was set at $276.7 billion, a nominal 7 percent increase f...
10/07/2026

Among China’s 2026 budget of $3.5 trillion, the defense budget was set at $276.7 billion, a nominal 7 percent increase from the 2025 budget. Learn more about other aspects of China’s government budget with our feature: bit.ly/cp_budget

Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines collectively shipped $755 billion through the Taiwan Strait in 2024, compared to...
10/07/2026

Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines collectively shipped $755 billion through the Taiwan Strait in 2024, compared to $474 billion through the Malacca Strait. Learn why this waterway is so critical to U.S. allies and partners in this analysis: https://buff.ly/StML4MU

10/07/2026

The June Xi-Kim meeting was timed with the 65th anniversary of the China-DPRK Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation, and Mutual Assistance, China's mutual defense treaty with North Korea. Read this commentary on the deepening China-DPRK relationship:

What vulnerabilities and constraints come with using civilian landing craft in contested environments, and how does this...
10/06/2026

What vulnerabilities and constraints come with using civilian landing craft in contested environments, and how does this shape China’s broader strategy? Find out on this podcast: https://bit.ly/4w8EQD4

China tried 3 times to talk crime families out of scam business in Myanmar: state media - SCMP https://buff.ly/LjKkto8Ch...
10/06/2026

China tried 3 times to talk crime families out of scam business in Myanmar: state media - SCMP https://buff.ly/LjKkto8

China has taken action against scam operations targeting Chinese citizens, but what impact has that had on the broader scam industry? Learn more in this podcast: https://buff.ly/e1ejUFw

In March 2026, China unveiled its defense budget of $276.7 billion, an increase of 7% over the previous year. What does ...
10/06/2026

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: http://bit.ly/CP_milspend

In 2025, China received a Freedom Score of 9, indicating it was “not free.” Other top-five economies scored much higher,...
10/06/2026

In 2025, China received a Freedom Score of 9, indicating it was “not free.” Other top-five economies scored much higher, making China an outlier when comparing economic power to political freedoms. Learn more with our GDP tracker: bit.ly/tracker_gdp

China's AI ecosystem extends far beyond DeepSeek and Moonshot AI. Learn how Chinese tech giants, startups, and frontier ...
10/05/2026

China's AI ecosystem extends far beyond DeepSeek and Moonshot AI. Learn how Chinese tech giants, startups, and frontier labs are driving innovation across the country's rapidly expanding AI ecosystem in this podcast: https://buff.ly/Li61j8k

Chinese military expels Philippine aircraft from Huangyan Dao airspace - Xinhua https://buff.ly/Y1TTFJoPLA military acti...
10/05/2026

Chinese military expels Philippine aircraft from Huangyan Dao airspace - Xinhua https://buff.ly/Y1TTFJo

PLA military activity in the South China Sea reached its highest level on record in 2025. data shows 163 reported PLA operations, including a notable increase in live‑fire events: https://bit.ly/pla-2025

Join the CSIS China Power Project on October 28-29 for the 10th anniversary of the China Power Conference, bringing toge...
10/05/2026

Join the CSIS China Power Project on October 28-29 for the 10th anniversary of the China Power Conference, bringing together leading experts for two days of discussions on the key issues underpinning China's global power. Register now: https://buff.ly/Bn8DCis

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