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Fueled by decades of rapid economic growth and a desire to further its security interests, China has embarked on a large-scale modernization of its military. President Xi Jinping has instituted extensive military reforms aimed at streamlining command structures and improving Chinese military strength. China now boasts a robust navy with a burgeoning aircraft carrier program and one of the largest air forces in the world. To learn more about China’s military power, explore our featured content below.

International Image / Military / Series

Surveying the Experts: U.S. and Taiwan Views on China’s Approach to Taiwan in 2024 and Beyond

To better understand China’s approach to Taiwan in 2024 and beyond, the China Power Project surveyed leading experts from the United States and Taiwan. This feature summarizes and analyzes the results of the survey.

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Conferences / International Image / Military / Technology

China’s Power: Up for Debate 2023

On Thursday, October 5, 2023, the China Power Project held its eighth annual conference featuring keynote remarks and leading experts debating core issues underpinning China’s power.

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PLA Navy J-15 Fighter
International Image / Military / Series

Analyzing China’s Escalation after Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s 2023 U.S. Transit

In April 2023, after Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen transited through the United States, China responded with significant military and diplomatic measures. This ChinaPower feature analyzes Chinese activities and explores the factors impacting Beijing’s decisionmaking.

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Chinese April 2023 military exercise in the Taiwan Strait
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Tracking China’s April 2023 Military Exercises around Taiwan

After Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen transited through the United States and held an in-person meeting with Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, China held major military exercises around Taiwan. This page tracks key Chinese activities.

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Conferences / International Image / Military

China’s Power: Up for Debate

From November 2022 to January 2023, ChinaPower is hosting its seventh annual conference series, featuring leading experts from around the world to debate core issues underpinning the development of Chinese power.

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Military

How Did the 20th Party Congress Impact China’s Military?

China’s military is poised to see a significant reshuffling of its top leadership at the 20th Party Congress. This ChinaPower feature explores recent trends within China’s Central Military Commission and forecasts potential outcomes of the 20th Party Congress.

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International Image / Military / Series

Surveying the Experts: China’s Approach to Taiwan

The Taiwan Strait is a major flashpoint that threatens to undermine regional and global stability. Yet crucial questions remain about China’s approach to Taiwan, including its strategy, timeline, and willingness to use force. To shed light on these issues, ChinaPower polled dozens of leading experts. Explore the results in this feature.

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Tracking the Fourth Taiwan Strait Crisis

Chinese escalations in response to U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan have precipitated the Fourth Taiwan Strait Crisis. This page tracks and analyzes key Chinese activities as they develop.

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