What does the future hold for U.S.-China technological competition? In a major new CSIS report, our experts argue that the key is technological dexterity—the ability to build strengths across different technology types, where advantages in one domain compound advantages in others. Explore our comparative analyses of technology and innovation ecosystems of the United States, China, and U.S. allies in 'TechEdge'. Read the full report here: csis.org/analysis/tech-edge-…

China's economy is puzzle of contrasts. Growth is slowing at home while Chinese technological innovation and new products are flooding markets abroad. Listen to a conversation between Scott Kennedy and Ilaria Mazzocco on Innovation and Involution: csis.org/podcasts/china-fiel…

The U.S.-China relationship has changed markedly in the last ten years. Scott Kennedy discussed this evolution and thoughts for what needs to happen in the future with Prof. Chen Dongxiao of the Shanghai Institute of International Studies. Listen to their conversation here: csis.org/podcasts/china-fiel…

Which country ranks highest on labor productivity per capita or free speech? Spoiler: it is not the U.S. or China. Read Nina Gohel's analysis of how the U.S. and China rank across different metrics, and why neither country is "number one". csis.org/blogs/trustee-china…

In case you missed the event, you can now read Trump-Xi summit top takeaways from CSIS experts. They analysis the main developments for US-China relations on a variety of issues, including fentanyl, AI and human rights. Read the full commentary here: csis.org/analysis/takeaways-…

Trustee Chair Scott Kennedy talks with Eric Zheng, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai about China’s evolving business climate, including the challenges facing American companies, why China remains an important market and manufacturing base, and how American firms are adapting their global strategies. Listen to their full conversation here: csis.org/podcasts/china-fiel…

Trustee Chair Scott Kennedy talks with Communications Professor Maria Repnikova of Georgia State University about how China seeks to build influence in Africa through tangible enticements, ideational power, and defensive image-making. Listen to their full conversation here: csis.org/podcasts/china-fiel…

In case you missed it: the recording of last week's panel discussion on Logan Wright's new book: Broken China: How the Economic Miracle Shattered and What It Means for the World. Logan Wright (Rhodium) joined Scott Kennedy and panelists Dinny McMahon (Trivium), Tianlei Huang (PIIE), and Zoe Liu (CFR) to discuss: why has China's economy slowed so dramatically after years of rapid growth, and what realistic policy options and tools do Chinese authorities have to improve the economy’s trajectory? Watch the full talk here: csis.org/events/chinas-econo…

EXPERTS REACT: Xi Jinping's whirlwind White House visit concluded last week with much fanfare after the presidents discussed trade, Taiwan, Iran, AI, fentanyl, and more. Read brief commentary from CSIS experts on how to interpret the summit outcomes and the most important takeaways from the meeting: csis.org/analysis/takeaways-…

HAPPENING TODAY: Is China's Economy Broken? Register here: csis.org/events/chinas-econo… Join CSIS for a in-person event with Logan Wright of the Rhodium Group (and a CSIS non-resident senior associate) to discuss his new book Broken China: How the Economic Miracle Shattered and What It Means for the World (Polity). Trustee Chair Scott Kennedy will lead a conversation concerning the political and economic implications of Dr. Wright's research for China and the rest of the world with panelists Dinny McMahon (Trivium), Tianlei Huang (PIIE), and Zoe Liu (CFR).

U.S. economic security priorities are shifting fast, and few institutions have the tools to keep pace. This October 14-15, CSIS Executive Education is offering a two-day course for government, policy, and industry professionals looking to get a better understanding of what's driving U.S. economic security priorities right now, and how to navigate them. Scott Kennedy will be among the CSIS experts leading the course, alongside colleagues including Navin Girishankar, Rick Rossow, Aalok Mehta, Leslie Abrahams, Matt Pearl, SUJAI SHIVAKUMAR, Ph.D., and Kate Koren. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and include a short entry form, statement of interest, brief bio, and resume. Learn more and apply: csis.org/executive-education…

Join CSIS tomorrow morning for a live State of Play on takeaways from the Trump-Xi Summit. Amb. Edgard Kagan, Dr. Thomas Christensen, Dr. Scott Kennedy, and Dr. Bonny Lin will join host Will Todman to discuss how successful the summit was and what it means for the future of U.S.-China relations. Register today: csis.org/events/what-did-tru…

Trump and Xi may be meeting this week, but congressional visits to China are still in a pandemic slump. Isabella McCallum and Ryan Featherston analyzed the decline in Congressional visits to China and the policy implications of a US congress with little first hand China experience. Read their piece in full: csis.org/blogs/trustee-china…

The Trump-Xi Summit is only a few days away. Learn what to expect from the meeting with Trustee Chair Scott Kennedy and Deputy Director and Senior Fellow Ilaria Mazzocco in the latest China Pulse video. They discuss potential outcomes of the meeting, including export controls on rare earths and why AI safeguards could take center stage in the talks. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=OKveQTDr…

Is China's Economy Broken? Join CSIS on Sept. 28th for a discussion of Logan Wright's new book: Broken China: How the Economic Miracle Shattered and What It Means for the World (Polity), focusing on the financial roots of China's economic slowdown and what it means for Beijing's policy options moving forward. After Dr. Wright's presentation, Trustee Chair Scott Kennedy will lead a discussion with panelists Dinny McMahon (Trivium), Tianlei Huang (PIIE), and Zoe Liu (CFR). Register Today! csis.org/events/chinas-econo…

Join CSIS for a live State of Play discussion of the Trump-Xi summit September 25th (the morning after), featuring experts Amb. Edgard Kagan, Dr. Scott Kennedy, Dr. Bonny Lin, and host Will Todman. Their discussion will cover trade, investment, AI, the war with Iran, and Taiwan, and analyze how successful the summit was and what it means for the future of U.S.-China relations. Register today! csis.org/events/what-did-tru…

In a new commentary, Trustee Chair @KennedyCSIS argues that although the Trump-Xi summit will likely extend the current period of stability, the gap between the convening's limited ambitions and the growing challenges facing the world points to a growing vaccum of global leadership. Read more here: csis.org/index%2ephp/analysi…

Why has China's economy slowed so dramatically after years of rapid growth, and what realistic policy options and tools do Chinese authorities have to improve the economy’s trajectory? Join CSIS for an in-person event with Logan Wright of the Rhodium Group (and a CSIS non-resident senior associate) to discuss his new book: Broken China: How the Economic Miracle Shattered and What It Means for the World. Register today: csis.org/events/chinas-econo…

Apply today to attend an Executive Education course on Economic Security at CSIS. U.S. economic security priorities are shifting fast, and few institutions have the tools to keep pace. This October 14-15, CSIS Executive Education is offering a two-day course for government, policy, and industry professionals looking to get a better understanding of what's driving U.S. economic security priorities right now, and how to navigate them. Scott Kennedy will be among the CSIS experts leading the course, alongside colleagues including Navin Girishankar, Rick Rossow, Aalok Mehta, Leslie Abrahams, Matt Pearl, SUJAI SHIVAKUMAR, Ph.D., and Kate Koren. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and include a short entry form, statement of interest, brief bio, and resume. Learn more and apply: csis.org/executive-education…

Did you know Iceland had the top score of internet freedom in 2025? What country is No. 1? Despite all the attention to US-China competition, neither country is ranked no. 1 across a variety of indicators measuring societal, economic and governance performance. Learn more in Nina Gohel's blog post: csis.org/blogs/trustee-china…