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The Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics provides unmatched thought leadership for the Washington policy community by examining China’s economy and its commercial relationship with the United States and the rest of the world.  

We go beyond the headlines to examine Chinese sectoral trends and industrial policy, the behavior of its companies and financial institutions, and the political economy of public health and climate governance. With our rigorous empirical and data-driven research, we put forward proposals for how the United States and others can adopt smart policies in an era defined by both deep interdependence and strategic competition.  

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Breaking the Ice

A new report by the CSIS Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics explains why societal exchanges and dialogue are needed to stabilize U.S.-China relations. 

Report by Scott Kennedy and Wang Jisi — April 7, 2023

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Assessing Special Envoy Kerry’s Visit to China

Special Climate Envoy John Kerry visited Beijing between July 16 and 19 for three days of talks with Chinese officials to discuss cooperation on addressing climate change and as part of an effort to stabilize relations.

Critical Questions by Ilaria Mazzocco — July 20, 2023

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Senior Adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics
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Ilaria Mazzocco

Senior Fellow, Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics
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Daniel H. Rosen

Senior Associate (Non-resident), Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics
Claire Reade

Claire Reade

Senior Associate (Non-resident), Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics
John L. Holden

John L. Holden

Senior Associate (Non-resident), Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics
Deborah Seligsohn

Deborah Seligsohn

Senior Associate (Non-resident), Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics
Paul Triolo

Paul Triolo

Senior Associate (Non-resident), Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics
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Logan Wright

Senior Associate (Non-resident), Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics
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Jeannette Chu

Senior Associate (Non-resident), Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics
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Assessing Special Envoy Kerry’s Visit to China

Special Climate Envoy John Kerry visited Beijing between July 16 and 19 for three days of talks with Chinese officials to discuss cooperation on addressing climate change and as part of an effort to stabilize relations.

Critical Questions by Ilaria Mazzocco — July 20, 2023

Germany’s China Strategy Marks a New Approach in EU-China Relations

Germany's new China strategy brings it into closer alignment with the European Commission on China, opening the aperture for greater transatlantic coordination. Washington should welcome this shift and seek to minimize outstanding risk factors toward such coordination.

Commentary by Lily McElwee and Ilaria Mazzocco — July 14, 2023

Enjoying Jet Lag: Resuming In-Person Travel and U.S.-China Relations

Please join the CSIS Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics for this event featuring recent visitors to China, which will include a discussion of a new report on U.S.-China scholastic exchange and policy recommendations for stabilizing relations. 

Event by Scott Kennedy , Wang Jisi , John L. Holden , Susan Shirk , Paul Triolo , and Jia Qingguo — April 17, 2023

Grasping Shadows Report Launch: China's Campaign against Shadow Banks and Its Consequences

Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics senior associate Logan Wright will present the findings of his new report, "Grasping Shadows: The Politics of China's Deleveraging Campaign." Trustee Chair Scott Kennedy and other experts will provide their reactions to the report, including impacts for U.S. policymakers. 

Event by Logan Wright , Scott Kennedy , Martin Chorzempa , and Brad Setser — April 10, 2023

Breaking the Ice

A new report by the CSIS Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics explains why societal exchanges and dialogue are needed to stabilize U.S.-China relations. 

Report by Scott Kennedy and Wang Jisi — April 7, 2023

China's New Government Takes Over: Takeaways from China's Annual Legislative Session

CSIS China experts – Freeman Chair Jude Blanchette, Trustee Chair Scott Kennedy, and China Power Project Director Bonny Lin - will provide analysis and commentary on China's 2023 National People's Congress (NPC). What are the key takeaways from this year’s NPC? How will the session impact how the U.S., and the world more broadly, interacts with China?

Event by Jude Blanchette , Scott Kennedy , Bonny Lin , Manoj Kewalramani , and Jamie Horsley — March 21, 2023