Decades of economic growth have enabled China’s leaders to make considerable strides in increasing food access across the country, but China’s economic boom has generated a new set of demographic demands and environmental strains.
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How Is the Belt and Road Initiative Advancing China’s Interests?
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) aims to enhance the country’s connectivity with the world by developing infrastructure and bolstering economic and cultural ties. Learn about the BRI and its progress in this ChinaPower feature.
How Well-off is China’s Middle Class?
China’s economic development has lifted hundreds of millions of Chinese out of poverty and led to a burgeoning middle-class. Yet, this demographic shift has also led to new environmental, political, and social challenges to China’s domestic security.
What Do We Know (so far) about China’s Second Aircraft Carrier?
Seven years after the Liaoning entered service into the Chinese navy, China commissioned its second aircraft carrier, the Shandong, on December 17, 2019. This ship features notable enhancements over the Liaoning and represents an important step in China’s developing aircraft carrier program.
China’s Power: Up for Debate 2016
ChinaPower hosted its inaugural conference on November 29, 2016. The conference featured Senator Dan Sullivan as the keynote speaker.
How Does Education in China Compare with Other Countries?
China is seeking to improve educational quality and increase access across the country. A well-educated Chinese workforce can bolster China’s technological and scientific development and thus strengthen the country’s position in an increasingly innovation-based global economy.
Are Maritime Law Enforcement Forces Destabilizing Asia?
Maritime disputes in the South China Sea present an array of potential flashpoints between countries. China in particular has actively employed its coast guard and other maritime law enforcement agencies to project power and assert sovereignty throughout the region.
What Is the Source of China’s International Prestige and Influence?
Countries with high levels of prestige can attract other states to support their foreign policy goals. In order to analyze China’s changing position in the world, it is necessary to assess the source of China’s international prestige and influence.