How Is the Iran War Impacting China’s Economy?

Topics: Economics

This report analyzes the most important economic impacts of the Iran war on China and shows that while China is better positioned than others, the conflict threatens China’s economy in key ways.

Economics

Is it a Risk for America that China Holds So Much U.S. Debt?

Many worry that China’s ownership of American debt affords the Chinese economic leverage over the United States. This apprehension stems from a misunderstanding of sovereign debt and of how states derive power from their economic relations.

Military

The Purges Within China’s Military Are Even Deeper Than You Think

To shed light on the scope and impact of China’s sweeping military purges, the CSIS China Power Project constructed a database of over 100 senior officers who have been purged or potentially purged since 2022. This feature report summarizes insights from the data and reveals that the purges are far more extensive than previously understood.