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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paperAchieving the Asia-Pacific’s decarbonization targets would enhance regional economic growth, increase employment, and improve energy security
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articleKevin Rudd writes in The Wall Street Journal about how Xi Jinping is likely to rebalance the country's priorities at the upcoming 20th Party Congress.
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articleKevin Rudd writes in Le Monde about why China may seek to stabilize its relationship with the EU.
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articleKevin Rudd and Ban Ki-moon write on the urgent need for accelerated climate action and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific.
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articleASPI's Center for China Analysis Junior Fellow Johanna Costigan writes about women in China's Party Congress.
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articleDaniel Russel writes in Project Syndicate about North Korea's recent nuclear launches.
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articleKevin Rudd writes in Foreign Affairs about the role of ideology in Xi Jinping's worldview.
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articleASPI's Center for China Analysis Assistant Director Nathan Levine and Junior Fellow Johanna Costigan write about Xi Jinping's challenges ahead.
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articleDaniel Russel and Blake Berger write in Nikkei Asia about the need for BRI projects to be brought in line with international standards for sustainable infrastructure.
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paperThis paper takes stock of China’s planning and reform efforts across the domains of climate, energy, and industrial upgrading
since the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025) was adopted.