As the country with the largest population, economy, and military in Asia, China exerts tremendous influence on day-to-day developments and long-term trends related to international security, prosperity, and sustainability in the region and across the globe. As its power and influence grow, China’s rise will continue to shape power dynamics in the Asia-Pacific and raise questions about the future of regional and international order.
ASPI convenes strategic dialogues and discussions and produces reports and expert commentary to deepen understanding about China and its impact on the region, as well as expand cooperation among China, the United States, and other Asia-Pacific countries. ASPI President Kevin Rudd leads an initiative on the future of U.S.-China relations . Additionally, The China Dashboard: Tracking China’s Economic Reform Program, a joint project of the Asia Society Policy Institute and the Rhodium Group, tracks China’s progress toward its self-defined reform objectives in 10 essential economic policy clusters. And through its initiative Toward a Northeast Asia Carbon Market, ASPI provides insights into the future of sustainability in Northeast Asia and emphasizes China’s integral role.
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paperPhilippe Le Corre analyzes the Russia-China relationship from a European perspective and finds that most EU states are alarmed by the stronger relationship and condemn China's support of Russia.
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paperPhilipp Ivanov writes about the forces unifying and dividing China and Russia in 2023, how the two countries’ relationship is affected by the ongoing war in Ukraine, and the future trajectory and global impact of the relationship.
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paperLyle Morris examines China's calculations on Sino-Russian relations and finds that China’s unconditional support for Russia’s war of aggression may be wavering, as Beijing seeks ways to bring about an end to the conflict.
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paperGuoguang Wu reviews the trajectory of China’s policy on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, analyzing Xi’s calculations, miscalculations, and recalculations.
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article"As a leading investor in the region’s energy sector, China can provide significant support for renewable energy projects", writes Dr Muyi Yang.
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articleAustralia would be wise to diversify its gas exports now before Russia’s pivot to Asia takes hold.
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paperBert Hofman writes about the state of the Chinese economy ahead of the Third Plenum.
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articleDiana Choyleva writes about data control in China and its impact on Chinese economy.
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articleWhile food supplies remain a priority for Beijing, the impact of Russia’s withdrawal from the grain export scheme has been limited.
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paperThis is the first in a two-part series by Diana Choyleva where she explores how the leadership of Chinese President Xi Jinping has changed the fundamental incentives driving the behavior of key groups in China and beyond.