China’s Fujian aircraft carrier set for maiden sea trials - SCMP
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China’s Fujian aircraft carrier will be larger than its two predecessors. How do China’s aircraft carriers compare to other countries’? Find out in our analysis: bit.ly/third-carrier

What are the weaknesses in the China-Russia relationship? This feature, which is part of a series on China-Russia relations, examines three key weak points of China’s relationship with Russia. Read it here: bit.ly/mistrust3

Chinese coast guard fires water cannons at Philippine vessels in latest incident - AP
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How does the Philippines view the current situation in the South China Sea and China’s behavior in the region? July joins to discuss: bit.ly/PHLSCS

To combat falling population growth, the Chinese government shifted from a one-child policy to a three-child policy in recent years. How has this policy shift impacted women in China? Dr. Leta Hong Fincher 洪理达 discusses this and more on the #ChinaPower Podcast: bit.ly/3UjWnGa

With nearly 1.59 million total patent applications, China processed 268% more applications than the U.S. and 548% more applications than Japan in 2021. But quantity doesn’t tell the full story. Find out why in our feature: bit.ly/CP_patents

At least one Chinese maritime law enforcement vessel was involved in 79% of 74 major incidents in the South China Sea from 2010 to 2020. How does this impact regional security? Explore our feature: bit.ly/CPMLE

Beijing’s spy chief vows to fight ‘Taiwan independence’ as inauguration nears - SCMP
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What does the CCP’s growing effort to suppress dissent both at home and abroad mean for the world? Listen to the #ChinaPower Podcast for more: bit.ly/4chXY7B

Between 2019 and 2021, four key Chinese dual-use shipyards received at least 211 orders for commercial vessels, 64% of which were placed by foreign companies. Learn how foreign orders may be supporting China’s naval modernization: bit.ly/CP_navy

China to host Hamas, Fatah for Palestinian unity talks - Reuters
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What do China’s actions in the Middle East reveal about its attitude toward the Western-led global order? Tuvia Gering 陶文亚 analyzes on the #ChinaPower podcast: bit.ly/3P323CQ

According to Dr. Leta Hong Fincher 洪理达, China is experiencing a “rising consciousness about women’s rights.” In what ways has this consciousness manifested, and how is it impacting Chinese society? Listen to our new #ChinaPower Podcast for this and more: bit.ly/3UjWnGa

In 2021, Russia was the destination for 24% of exports and the source of 78% of imports for China’s northeastern Heilongjiang province. Our feature examines the various ways that China benefits from close ties with Russia: bit.ly/CP_china-russi…

China uses a mix of suppressing critical voices as well as promoting positive content to shape the global information environment. Listen to this #ChinaPower Podcast to learn about this and more: bit.ly/DanKliman

In 2021, industrial output accounted for nearly 39 percent of China’s GDP—more than double that of the United States’ 18 percent. Learn more about the unique drivers of China’s economy with our tracker on the country’s GDP: bit.ly/tracker_gdp

Speaking on the way China’s demographic challenges and its gender inequality are related, Dr. Leta Hong Fincher 洪理达 says, “More and more, particularly educated, young women don’t want to get married today.” What factors explain this trend? Find out here: bit.ly/3UjWnGa

How is China modernizing its navy? The PLAN commissioned at least 28 ships in 2021. In comparison, the US Navy was positioned to commission 7 ships. See how each fleet size has grown: bit.ly/CP_navy

According to Vanda Felbab-Brown, China denies that there is a global fentanyl problem and claims it has nothing to do with it. Learn more about China’s role in the drug epidemic on this #ChinaPower Podcast episode: bit.ly/China_Fentanyl…

In 2022, China is expected to replace Japan as the world’s top LNG importer annually. How has China secured its LNG supply? Learn about China’s evolving energy needs here: bit.ly/CP_energyfootp…

How has China’s government attempted to counter falling birth rates, and how have these policies impacted Chinese women? Dr. Leta Hong Fincher 洪理达 discusses this and more on the #ChinaPower Podcast: bit.ly/3UjWnGa

Several of China’s wealthier provinces have per capita GDPs on par with high income countries, while China’s poorest province, Gansu, has roughly the same GDP per capita as Libya. Learn more about China’s uneven development here: bit.ly/tracker_gdp

China’s new budget for 2024 included a 7.2% increase in military spending. How does China’s defense spending compare to spending in other countries? Learn more in our feature: bit.ly/CP_milspend