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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articleThe Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) recently approved 37 genetically modified (GM) corn varieties and 14 GM soybean varieties after a three-year trial, marking the first such announcement by the PRC government.
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paperSimona Grano writes about the Taiwanese election results on Jan 13, 2024, and geopolitical implications for China, the United States, and Taiwan.
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The “Rebirth” of Europe-Taiwan Relations: Explaining Europe’s New Balance Between Beijing and Taipei
Philippe Le Corre examines past and present European perceptions of Taiwan, and how the island’s future has turned into a new economic and diplomatic issue for the EU, its member-states, and the United Kingdom -
articleThe 2023 Central Rural Work Conference signals China’s approach to food security this year and beyond.
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articleTransparency will help foster trust, which can lead to a common river management framework for the benefit of all.
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articleWater is increasingly important on the global security and climate agenda, yet cross-border river governance still remains one of this century’s most pressing concerns and an often overlooked geopolitical issue.
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articleAs the world’s largest food producer and importer, changes in China’s domestic food production and agricultural trade policies may have a significant impact on global trade flows.
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articleLi Shuo writes in TIMES on China's peaking emissions.
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articleMeera Gopal and Betty Wang analyze Asia's climate pledges at COP28 and explore the implications of these commitments for global climate action and policy.
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articleRead Lynette Ong's article on where China is now, one year after the "White Paper" protests.