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The U.S. Will Leave a Void in Climate Leadership. Can China Fill It?

The next Trump administration presents China with the opportunity to grow its global influence in climate action, but there is work to be done internationally and domestically, writes Taylah Bland in an op-ed for CNA.
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China’s Middle Class Searches for Faith and Meaning

John Osburg explores how members of China’s urban middle class are turning to religion and spirituality in greater numbers.
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ASPI Notes for the Trump Administration

This briefing book for the incoming administration aligns Asia’s needs with concrete, actionable recommendations designed to advance U.S. interests and address president-elect Donald Trump’s priorities.
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China 2025: What To Watch

China 2025: What to Watch is CCA's annual flagship report, forecasting China’s prospects and highlighting the most important developments to watch in the coming year.
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New Risks for Taiwan in Trump's Second Term

For at least the next four years, downward pressure on the U.S.-China relationship will prevent a breakthrough in cross-Taiwan Strait relations.
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Xi’s “China Dream” Proves a Hard Sell

Lynette H. Ong examines the exodus of people and capital from China and why its citizens are increasingly pessimistic about the future.

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