Publications

China Policy Monitor No. 1562

August 22, 2023 Joshua Eisenman

China replaces leaders of elite nuclear force;
Hong Kong removes requirement to flag China risk;
China restricts some drone exports to Russia; 
Pro-China influence campaign infiltrates U.S. News; 
China criticizes Russia's treatment of Chinese at border

China Policy Monitor No. 1561

August 18, 2023 Alex Miller

Beijing seeks to redefine unemployment woes;
Xi calls to strengthen China's control over information... 
..and U.S. companies respond warily;
Qin Gang is gone; 
China surpasses 5G goals while America trails behind

China Policy Monitor No. 1560

August 14, 2023

China's economic slump continues;
The Holy See bows to Beijing, approves new bishop; 
Beijing doubles down on Pakistani nuclear energy;
Chinese hackers target U.S. Officials;
Beijing, Honiara deepen strategic cooperation

China’s Relations with Africa: A New Era of Strategic Engagement

August 1, 2023 Joshua EisenmanDavid A. Shinn Columbia University Press

Since Xi Jinping’s accession to power in 2012, nearly every aspect of China’s relations with Africa has grown dramatically. Beijing has increased the share of resources it devotes to African countries, expanding military cooperation, technological investment, and educational and cultural programs as well as extending its political influence.

China Policy Monitor No. 1559

August 1, 2023 Alex Miller

Yellen gets warm reception in Beijing;
With an eye on Ukraine, PLA adjusts training;
China deepens its stake in Saudi Arabia;
Hong Kong tests extraterritoriality of national security law;
Beijing promises more assistance to the Solomons