Asia & the
Indo-Pacific

China

Projects

China and the Middle East

Unpacking Beijing’s strategic, economic, political, and security interactions with the critical region

China’s Role in Conflict Mediation

Deepening understanding of China’s participation in international conflict mediation and its impact

Chinese Foreign Policy

Deepening understanding of China’s foreign policy behaviors and their motivations and impact

Taiwan and Cross-Strait Relations

Policy solutions and in-depth analysis of the complex relationship between mainland China and Taiwan

The US-China Military-to-Military Dialogue

Increasing military-to-military understanding between the United States and China.

Recent Publications

Resource

Update on China-Afghanistan Relations

This monthly update highlights major events, statements, and bilateral interactions driving China’s relations with Afghanistan at a time when the Taliban sees China as a crucial partner

Sarah Godek

Chapter

The Misalignment Between Chinese and African Peacemaking: The Case of Ethiopia’s Tigray Crisis

China’s engagement during the Tigray crisis from November 2020 to November 2022 prioritized state stability and economic interests, clashing with African mediation norms

Paul Nantulya

Press Release

Stimson Welcomes Michael Cunningham as Senior Fellow in the China Program

Yun Sun

Policy Memo

Tariffs, Economic Nationalism, and the Future of US Semiconductor Manufacturing

Whatever form the Trump administration’s tariff regime and broader economic policy agenda take will have a significant impact on the future of U.S. semiconductor manufacturing

Richard Cronin

Explainer

Why Taiwan Fears ‘America First’ Risks Eroding Its ‘Silicon Shield’

U.S. efforts to onshore advanced semiconductor manufacturing are raising concerns in Taiwan about the strength of its “silicon shield”

Pamela Kennedy

Commentary

China’s Unenthusiastic Economic Engagement with Taliban-Led Afghanistan

The Taliban once called China its “most important partner,” but China has been less than enthusiastic in building economic relations

Sarah Godek

Issue Brief

China’s Germanium and Gallium Export Restrictions: Consequences for the United States

Despite China’s export restrictions, germanium and gallium are still reaching the United States through indirect trade routes

Sarah Godek

Policy Memo

Competing for Africa’s Resources: How the US and China Invest in Critical Minerals

As access to critical minerals becomes even more vital for development in both China and the United States, Africa has become a strategic region for investment

Sydney Tucker

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