Policy Press Releases

ASPI CCA has launched the Global Public Opinion on China (GPOC) interactive website, a one-of-a-kind resource that consolidates nearly 2,500 survey results from over 160 countries across six continents — the largest database of its kind.

The report is a culmination of several expert-level climate action roundtables and distills key insights.

The volume pairs ASPI experts with Asian co-authors to investigate what the region wants (and expects) from the next U.S. administration, through short high-level essays and interviews.

A study conducted revealed patient access and participation in oncology clinical trials remain fewer than 5% globally and suggest solutions to lower barriers to access in order to accelerate the ‘cure for cancer.’

GA Donovan explains the factors that have enabled China's emergence as a dominant force in electric vehicles, as well as what might limit further growth.

The study compares respondents’ views of a crisis before and after Beijing issues a public threat statement, leading to a wave of online outrage and street demonstrations.

ASPI CCA is pleased to share a new interactive website and comprehensive living archive highlighting the policies that have shaped cross-strait policy from three sides: the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, and the United States.

The article analyzes the historical context, policy signals, personnel movements, and key documents related to the Third Plenum of the 20th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which will be held in Beijing on July 15–18.

Simona A. Grano explains that cross–Taiwan Strait relations are at an “all-time low,” unpacks President Lai's domestic agenda, and analyzes how the U.S. presidential election in November might shift U.S. policy toward Taiwan.

The report takes stock of climate finance flows to developing countries in Asia, analyzes how reforms to the global financial architecture would impact flows, and provides recommendations for moving forward on reform efforts.

“China’s leaders have long been determined to suppress emerging religious movements they see as a threat to social order", writes CCA Fellow on Chinese Political Economy and Society G.A. Donovan.

To challenge common frames of looking at China, Pascale Massot proposes looking at behavior from the international Chinese government through the frames of “heterogeneity,” “vulnerability,” and “uncertainty.”

Genevieve Donnellon-May's paper explores the implications of the Peoples Republic of China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs decision to approve genetically modified corn and soybean varieties in December of 2023.

Alexandra Zenoff explores how health care workforce training in Southeast Asia can alleviate the cancer burden.

The paper unpacks the implications and challenges associated with the creation of the New Land Grain Corridor (NLGC), the world’s first specialized railway grain terminal connecting China and Eurasian Economic Union countries.

Awarded to non-Japanese citizens who have “distinguished achievements in their field of endeavor,” it is one of the highest honors the Nation of Japan can bestow upon an individual.

The Asia Society Policy Institute's latest report examines as a case study China's ongoing economic coercion against Lithuania in response to Vilnius seeking closer ties to Taiwan.

Authored by Diana Choyleva, the paper is the second in a two part series exploring how Chinese President Xi Jinping’s vision for a “new era,” as decreed at the 19th Party Congress, has changed incentives for key groups in China and beyond.

How China can support the clean energy transition in Southeast Asia through greater financial, technical, and policy cooperation with the region.

Seven Asia Society experts share short perspectives on key outcomes of the Two Sessions.