The changing dynamics between the United States and China is reshaping the international system. Historical, cultural, and political differences as well as misunderstandings of each other’s strategic intentions risk potentially catastrophic escalation across military, economic, and political realms. The way China interacts with the international community will help to define the 21st century’s political, economic, military, and governance norms worldwide.
Stimson’s China program works to assess China’s strategic intentions and foreign policy behaviors to reduce the likelihood of misunderstandings, misperceptions, and miscalculations. The program seeks to understandings of strategic considerations — not only of China and the United States, but also other states in and outside the region. Recognizing that dialogue is important for developing better understanding among regional actors, the program works to expand interaction between the Chinese foreign policy community and their counterparts in other countries.
China should distance itself from online gambling schemes that claim to be "private Chinese investments" in Myanmar's Kayin State.
June 26, 2020
Despite what the outsiders might see as China’s mistake, China is unlikely to change its current strategic assessment.
June 19, 2020
Stimson scholars consider China's dams on the Mekong, evidence of their impact downstream, policy motivations, and more
June 16, 2020
The security challenges that emerged from the Rohingya crisis have augmented China’s security interests associated with Rakhine.
June 11, 2020
The debt relief will be a long game between China and Africa, one where neither side is likely to come out pleased.
June 9, 2020
How is North Korea’s economy coping with the pandemic, and what lies ahead for sanctions, trade, and production in the isolated country?
May 28, 2020
China’s political influence in Africa spans political party training, media penetration, and the shaping of governance norms
May 13, 2020
