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Complex. Contradictory. Confusing. China’s emergence on the world stage will be one of the most momentous – and challenging – developments of the 21st century.

How China will develop – both internally and in its relations with the rest of the world – remains a great unknown for policy makers and the public alike. It is this uncertainty that raises questions about China’s intentions and future path – and the implications for the United States, Europe and the rest of Asia.

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The China Balance Sheet Project

A Joint Project by the Center for Strategic and International Studies and
The Peterson Institute for International Economics

The direction that China and U.S.-China relations take will define the world’s future.  For the United States, a rising China increasingly affects American prosperity and security, calling for some clear-eyed thinking and tough economic, political and foreign policy choices. As the 21st century unfurls, the stakes have never been higher for getting U.S. policy toward China right. 

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To address this complex and sometimes contradictory issue, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) have launched a joint multi-year project that brings together leading specialists to examine the key questions, uncover the pertinent facts, and analyze the dynamics underpinning China’s domestic transformation and emergence as an international power—as well as its implications for the United States and the global community. The project is chaired by C. Fred Bergsten, director of the Peterson Institute, and John J. Hamre, president and CEO of CSIS.

China: The Balance Sheet, the flagship publication of this project, provides the public and policymakers alike with objective and accessible analysis necessary to have an informed debate and intelligent policy response to the challenge of China’s rise. This authoritative, comprehensive, and timely book is an indispensable resource for anyone who seeks a comprehensive understanding of developments in this critical nation.  Moreover, it is just the beginning of a multi-year effort to better understand and explain where China is today and where it is going – and what that means for the rest of the world. The primary authors of China: The Balance Sheet are Dr. Bergsten, Charles Freeman, Nicholas R. Lardy and Derek Mitchell. CSIS and the Peterson Institute also have drawn on the extensive experience of an expert advisory committee representing a diverse range of perspectives on China.

What's New with China: The Balance Sheet

  • The new issue of the China Balance Sheet newsletter was released in April. Please email Eve Cary, project coordinator, at ecary@csis.org to be added to the mailing list or click above to view the PDF version.
    • The China Balance Sheet September 2007 newsletter is available here.
    • The China Balance Sheet April 2007 newsletter is available here.
  • A new compendium of papers entitled The Balance Sheet in 2007 and Beyond was released at a conference on May 2 and is available online here.  Please see below for more information.
  • On March 12th, China: The Balance Sheet was released in a new updated, paperback version.
  • The one-page issue summaries have been updated and are available here. Please contact Eve Cary to receive the issue summaries in binder form.
  • The summary for the May 2 conference has been posted on the Events page.

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