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The Global China Hub tracks Beijing’s actions and their global impacts, assessing China’s rise from multiple angles and identifying emerging China policy challenges. The Hub leverages its network of China experts around the world to generate actionable recommendations for policymakers in Washington and beyond.

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Mar 26, 2026

After Maduro: Latin America’s policy community reassesses the US-China balance

By Santiago Villa, Thayz Guimarães, Parsifal D’Sola

The US capture of Maduro has significant implications for China’s position in the region. Although Venezuela has been a frustrating partner for China, Beijing has repeatedly stressed its commitment to the bilateral relationship.

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Issue Brief

Mar 26, 2026

After Maduro: Latin America’s policy community reassesses the US-China balance

By Santiago Villa, Thayz Guimarães, Parsifal D’Sola

The US capture of Maduro has significant implications for China’s position in the region. Although Venezuela has been a frustrating partner for China, Beijing has repeatedly stressed its commitment to the bilateral relationship.

China Latin America

Report

Dec 15, 2025

Beijing pressures Taiwan’s remaining diplomatic partners. Here’s what the US should do in response

By Kitsch Liao, Nik Foster, Santiago Villa

Taiwan’s shrinking circle of diplomatic partners plays a crucial role in deterring Chinese coercion, and the United States needs a more targeted strategy to help preserve this support and maintain cross-strait stability.

China Politics & Diplomacy

Report

Nov 10, 2025

Is Europe waking up to the China challenge? How geopolitics are reshaping EU and transatlantic strategy

By Zoltán Fehér, Valbona Zeneli

China’s rising global ambitions challenge both US and European interests. By examining the EU’s gradual shift toward “de-risking” and gaps in transatlantic policy, this report offers insights for developing a more coherent and coordinated strategy to address Beijing’s economic and security challenges.

China Europe & Eurasia
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Stay tuned for upcoming Atlantic Council Global China Hub events—new programming is added on a rolling basis.

Previous events

Public Event Mon, November 6, 2023 • 9:00 am ET

Investigating China’s economic coercion: The reach and role of Chinese corporate entities
Economy & Business Politics & Diplomacy
Public Event Mon, October 23, 2023 • 3:30 pm ET

Analyzing the Pentagon’s 2023 China Military Power Report
China Defense Industry Defense Technologies Indo-Pacific
Online Event Mon, October 23, 2023 • 9:00 am ET

China’s standing in the Global South: Takeaways from the Belt and Road Forum
Africa Americas China Economy & Business
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Melanie Hart

Senior Director, Global China Hub

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Kitsch Liao

Associate Director

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China Security & Defense

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Caroline Costello

Assistant Director

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China Chinese

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Samantha Wong

Assistant Director

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China Hub Fellows

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Kelsang (Kaydor) Aukatsang

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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China Civil Society

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Ryan Berger

Nonresident Fellow

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Americas Cybersecurity

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Dakota Cary

Nonresident Fellow

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China Cybersecurity

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Claire Chu

Nonresident Fellow

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China Chinese

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Hanna Dohmen

Nonresident Fellow

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China Chinese

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Parsifal D’Sola

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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China Chinese

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Zoltán Fehér

Nonresident Fellow

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Central Europe China

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Nik Foster

Nonresident Fellow

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China Energy & Environment

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Tuvia Gering

Nonresident Fellow

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China Disinformation

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Thayz Guimarães

Nonresident Fellow

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Americas Brazil

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David Hathaway

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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China Chinese

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Sergio Guzmán

Nonresident Fellow

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Americas Caribbean

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Leland Lazarus

Nonresident Fellow

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Caribbean China

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Cole McFaul

Nonresident Fellow

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Artificial Intelligence China

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Lev Nachman

Nonresident Fellow

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China Chinese

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Zeena Nisar

Nonresident Fellow

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Central Asia China

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Oscar Meywa Otele

Nonresident Fellow

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Africa Climate Change & Climate Action

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Dexter Tiff Roberts

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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China Chinese

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Michael Schuman

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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China Economy & Business

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Wen-Ti Sung

Nonresident Fellow

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Australia China

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Didi Kirsten Tatlow 

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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China Politics & Diplomacy

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Santiago Villa

Nonresident Fellow

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Jan 5, 2026

Global China Hub report featured in CNA

By Kitsch Liao, Nik Foster, Santiago Villa

On December 16th, 2025, a report by Global China Hub Associate Director Kitsch Liao and nonresident fellows Nik Foster and Santiago Villa was featured in CNA.

China Economy & Business

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Jan 5, 2026

Kitsch Liao on Al Jazeera

By Kitsch Liao

On December 18th, 2025, Global China Hub Associate Director Kitsch Liao spoke to Al Jazeera about Taiwan’s $1.11 billion arms purchase.

China Defense Industry

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Jan 5, 2026

Caroline Costello in the China in Africa Podcast

By Caroline Costello

On December 19th, 2025, Global China Hub Assistant Director Caroline Costello appeared on the China in Africa Podcast to discuss China’s outsized role in West Africa’s illegal resource trade.

China Climate Change & Climate Action
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The Global China Hub tracks Beijing’s actions and their global impacts, assessing China’s rise from multiple angles and identifying emerging China policy challenges. The Hub leverages its network of China experts around the world to generate actionable recommendations for policymakers in Washington and beyond.

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