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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 24/06/2025

How China made electric vehicles mainstream - BBC bbc.in/4lGv7Oz In 2024, China invested an unprecedented $818 billion in clean energy, more than double the U.S. level. Learn more about China’s ongoing transition to renewable energy in our #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cp_energy

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 23/06/2025

NEW: Much of China’s energy demand is concentrated in urbanized coastal provinces, posing challenges for renewable power generation that requires large tracts of land. Explore how China is addressing these challenges through rapid energy grid modernization: bit.ly/cp_energy

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 23/06/2025

China’s government is backing its economic ambitions with massive spending on industrial policy to support businesses through direct subsidies, R&D, cheap credit, preferential tax rates, and more. Learn more from #ChinaPower’s tracker: bit.ly/Manufacturin...

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 22/06/2025

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 22/06/2025

NEW: China is striving to expand its non-fossil fuel power generation, producing 38% of its electricity from hydro, solar, wind, nuclear, and biofuels by 2024. Learn more about China’s energy security in our #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cp_energy

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 21/06/2025

In 2022, yields on U.S. bonds overtook Chinese bonds, sowing fears in Beijing that investors may leave to pursue higher returns in the U.S. How do U.S. monetary policies affect China’s economy? Learn about China’s vulnerabilities in its financial security here: bit.ly/fin-sec

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 21/06/2025

In 2021, China surpassed the United States to become the world’s largest food importer with a food trade deficit of $134.8 billion. Why is China’s reliance on food imports a challenge to its food security? Learn more in our feature: bit.ly/cn-food-sec

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 20/06/2025

NEW: China is rapidly deploying renewable energy infrastructure. In one year, China installed more solar capacity than the total existing capacity in the United States. Learn more in our #ChinaPower feature on energy security: bit.ly/cp_energy

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 18/06/2025

About 19% of China’s 2025 central spending goes toward paying debt interests, putting it roughly on par with the U.S. and Japan. How does China balance its budget in face of rising debts? Learn more from our feature on China’s government budget: bit.ly/cp_budget

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 18/06/2025

NEW: Stronger ties between Beijing and Moscow have led to growing imports of Russian oil and gas by China, particularly since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Learn more about how China leans on Russia to help secure its energy supplies in our #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cp_energy

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 17/06/2025

NEW: In 2022, China’s manufacturing sector alone consumed about the same amount of energy as the entire US economy. Learn more about China’s energy security in our #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cp_energy

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 17/06/2025

China’s total arable land declined by 12 million hectares between 2009 and 2021. By 2022, China had much less arable land than the U.S. while having five times the population. Learn more about the effects of arable land loss on China's food security: bit.ly/cn-food-sec

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 16/06/2025

Iran-Israel Attacks Sparing Oil Flows So Far - Bloomberg China sources over half its crude oil imports from the Middle East, leaving it exposed to supply disruptions. Learn how China is reducing foreign energy reliance in our newest #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cp_energy Bloomberg: bloom.bg/3FTJGis

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 16/06/2025

Foreign investors are deterred from entering Chinese markets due to risks of geopolitical turmoil and difficulty withdrawing resources if their investments turn sour. Learn more on what China is doing about its shallow financial markets in our feature: bit.ly/fin-sec

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 15/06/2025

Xi’s flagship anti-corruption campaign has attempted to curtail financial corruption by implementing harsh punitive measures, but some argue that the challenge will persist until the underlying structural issues are solved. Explore more in our financial security feature: bit.ly/fin-sec

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 15/06/2025

NEW: As the United States has transformed into a net exporter of oil and gas, China’s fossil fuel imports have surged. Learn more about China's energy security and how it compares to the United States in our #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cp_energy

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 15/06/2025

Through joint military exercises in the South China Sea and provocative naval and aerial patrols around Japan and near Alaska, China, and Russia have increasingly sought to signal to the United States and its allies. Learn more: bit.ly/ChRusMil

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 14/06/2025

Secret Russian Intelligence Document Shows Deep Suspicion of China - NYT buff.ly/tPO6yxL There have been at least 21 cases of Chinese espionage and hacking to steal Russian military technology during the last two decades. How has this affected China-Russia Military ties? Read more: bit.ly/ChRusMil

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 14/06/2025

NEW: Surging energy demand has left China more reliant on foreign sources. China became a net energy importer in 1997, and as of 2022, it imports one-fifth of its total energy needs. Explore our #ChinaPower feature for more: bit.ly/cp_energy

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 13/06/2025

China extracts critical mineral rubidium from brine for first time - SCMP bit.ly/4n1iVJw China is the leading refiner and processor of many critical minerals indispensable to the global economy. How does this strengthen China's energy security? Learn more: bit.ly/cp_energy

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 13/06/2025

“Reform and Opening” (改革开放) opened China’s doors to an influx of foreign investment that was used to build factories and industrial infrastructure. Learn more about China’s manufacturing in our #ChinaPower tracker: bit.ly/Manufacturin...

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 12/06/2025

Russia, under heavy sanctions, has become reliant on Chinese exports of dual-use components to sustain its defense industry. This is a reversal of the past few decades, when China relied on Russia for its own military modernization. Learn about the shifting dynamics: bit.ly/ChRusMil

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 12/06/2025

NEW: China’s energy efficiency has dramatically improved over the years, but it was still 40% less efficient than the US in 2023. Learn more about China’s energy security in our #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cp_energy

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 11/06/2025

NEW: China's massive energy demand is driven by its globally dominant manufacturing sector, which accounted for 57 percent of the country’s total energy consumption in 2022. Learn more about China's energy security challenges in our #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cp_energy

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 10/06/2025

NEW: China now consumes more energy than the US, the EU, and Japan combined. How does the massive and growing demand for energy impact China’s energy security? Learn more about China’s energy security challenges in our #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cp_energy

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 09/06/2025

NEW: Chinese leaders are acutely aware of the importance of energy to China’s economic and national security. This #ChinaPower feature explores key strengths and vulnerabilities in China’s energy security: bit.ly/cp_energy

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 08/06/2025

Joint military exercises have been a crucial part of China-Russia military ties, with at least 111 China-Russia joint military exercises taking place by 2024. Read our analysis and database of all China-Russia joint military exercises here: bit.ly/ChRusMil

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 07/06/2025

In a crisis, Washington and its allies could freeze China’s dollar reserve assets held within their borders. To mitigate this, China is embracing RMB internationalization. Learn more about how China is mitigating its financial security risks in our feature: bit.ly/fin-sec

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 07/06/2025

As the world’s largest energy consumer, China faces immense pressure to fuel its sprawling manufacturing sector. Explore our analysis and visuals to see how China fares in the face of enormous energy demands and significant energy import dependence: bit.ly/cp_energy

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 06/06/2025

China’s rare earth weapon changes contours of trade war battlefield - Reuters reut.rs/3Tbqwr7 China controls the production of many critical minerals indispensable to the global economy. How does this strengthen its energy security? Learn more in our #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cp_energy

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 04/06/2025

China’s agritech brings water to Egypt’s giant beet sugar factory in Sahara Desert - SCMP buff.ly/7QwjWDo China is revolutionizing its agritech domestically. Learn more about how China is using technology to ensure its food security in this #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cn-food-sec

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 04/06/2025

In 2024, China had nearly five times as many corn ending stocks as the United States, with 203 million metric tons compared to the U.S.’s 39 million metric tons. Learn more about China’s food security challenges and strengths here: bit.ly/cn-food-sec

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 03/06/2025

China’s Factory Activity Shrinks to Weakest Since 2022 - Bloomberg buff.ly/9tlXHPM China’s manufacturing lags behind competitors in key technologies like chips and aircraft, relying on US and foreign parts. Learn more from #ChinaPower’s tracker: bit.ly/Manufacturin...

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 02/06/2025

Chinese policymakers view RMB internationalization as a cornerstone of strengthening China’s geopolitical position vis-à-vis the U.S. Explore more on how China is addressing its financial security vulnerabilities in our feature: bit.ly/fin-sec

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 02/06/2025

Chinese businesses have consistently been the top investors in food and agricultural (agri-food) technology. By 2023, China accounted for 41% of all agri-food start-up funding in the Asia-Pacific region. Learn more about China’s food security strengths in this #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cn-food-sec

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 01/06/2025

On July 25, 2024, China and Russia conducted near Alaska their 8th joint strategic aerial patrol, marking the first time the joint aerial patrol breached Alaska’s ADIZ. Understand the evolving nature of China-Russia joint exercises here: bit.ly/ChRusMil

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 31/05/2025

China’s 2024 budget report provides information on central government spending. But this only tells part of the story, since roughly 86% of spending takes place at the local level. Learn more in our #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cp_budget

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 30/05/2025

Geopolitical risks like U.S. tariffs complicate China’s debt-related vulnerabilities, as they put strains on Chinese manufacturers operating on thin margins. Our feature on China’s financial security analyzes this and more: bit.ly/fin-sec

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 30/05/2025

In this #ChinaPower feature on China’s financial security, we analyze Xi’s “important speeches” and offer revealing insights about shifting priorities in Beijing. Read here: bit.ly/fin-sec

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 29/05/2025

Disruptions near Taiwan would force trading vessels to reroute, causing significant costs and delays and could add ~1000 miles to a vessel’s trip from Singapore to South Korea. Learn more about Taiwan’s role in global commerce in this #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/taiwan-strai...

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 28/05/2025

China’s per capita income has been rising faster than its food costs, as shown by the growing share of Chinese people who can afford a healthy diet despite increases in food costs. Learn more about China’s food security strengths here: bit.ly/cn-food-sec

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 28/05/2025

China’s trade surplus in manufactured goods is the largest in the world. How did China become a manufacturing powerhouse? Find out in our #ChinaPower tracker: bit.ly/Manufacturin...

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 26/05/2025

In 2000, China was the second-largest defense spender in the Indo-Pacific, behind Japan. In 2023, China spent more on defense than the next 22 Indo-Pacific economies combined. Find out how China’s military budget has grown over time in our feature: bit.ly/CP_milspend

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 26/05/2025

In March 2025, China, Russia, and Iran convened the 5th iteration of their “Maritime Security Belt” exercise. Learn more about China-Russia-Iran joint exercises in our feature here: bit.ly/ChRusMil

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 25/05/2025

China’s military has repeatedly practiced blockading Taiwan in its military exercises in recent years. Drawing on Chinese military writings, tabletop exercises, private consultations, and expert surveys, we map out three possible blockade operations: bit.ly/china-blocka...

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 24/05/2025

Since 2002, China has had the second highest defense budget in the world, only behind the U.S. How does China’s budget compare to the rest of the world? Find out in our interactive feature: bit.ly/CP_milspend

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 24/05/2025

In 2023, China surpassed Russia in global arms sales for the first time, capturing a record high of 8.4% in global arms sales. In 2024, China’s share dropped to 3.9%, falling behind Russia again. Learn about the shifting dynamics in China-Russia relations: bit.ly/ChRusMil

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 23/05/2025

Why do Chinese economic policymakers favor coastal provinces as manufacturing centers? Coastal provinces benefit from lower transportation costs, better urban infrastructure, and government subsidies. Learn more about manufacturing in China in #ChinaPower’s tracker here: bit.ly/Manufacturin...

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 22/05/2025

NEW: China consumed almost 168 million metric tons of meat and fish in 2023—more than a quarter of the world’s total. How is surging food consumption challenging China’s food security? Learn in our feature: bit.ly/cn-food-sec

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ChinaPower @chinapower.csis.org · 20/05/2025

China and Russia participated in at least 111 joint military exercises between 2003 and 2024, with more than half of these taking place since 2018. How do military exercises shape China-Russia relations? Find out in our updated feature: bit.ly/ChRusMil

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