Addressing Policy Challenges

The Tang Institute supports RAND projects that aim to answer several policy challenges facing China and the world. RAND is continuing to produce research and commentary on these topics, but here is a collection of what has been published so far.

Studies of the Belt and Road Initiative

China's Engagement with the Developing World
Engaging with developing countries offers China economic growth and global influence. What are the consequences of Beijing's strategy toward the developing world for the United States?
Improved connectivity would benefit China's BRI
Trade routes developed as part of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) aim to promote regional cooperation in Asia, Europe, and Africa. Improving multimodal transport infrastructure and connectivity in the BRI region would likely benefit all partners, and rail improvements would have the greatest impact.
One Belt, One Road, One Ruler: China Term Limits Ban Imperils Progress
The abolition of presidential term limits in China represents a sea change in Communist Party politics and signals the consolidation of personalist rule by President Xi Jinping. Deviations from term limits are deleterious for good governance, political rights, and accountability.
The Driving Force Behind China's Ambitious 'Belt and Road Initiative'
By committing trillions of dollars to infrastructure projects across 60 countries, China could transform the lagging economies of the region and place itself in the enviable position of being Asia's true pivot. But the new Silk Road blueprint presents risks as well as benefits.

China’s Health Insurance Reforms and Health Care Utilization and Costs for the Elderly

Universal Health Insurance Coverage for 1.3 Billion People: What Accounts for China's Success?
China successfully achieved universal health insurance coverage in 2011, the largest expansion of insurance coverage in human history. Through a political and socio-economic analysis, RAND identifies seven major drivers for China's success.

Mapping Networks of Cross-border Business Ties in the Pacific Rim

Sustaining America's Economic Strength in the Asia-Pacific: A Narrowing Window of Opportunity
Ali Wyne urges President Trump to reassure U.S. allies that the United States has both the capacity and the willingness to maintain an enduring presence in the Asia-Pacific. That reassurance must be grounded in credible geo-economic pledges.

Addressing Policy Challenges

Studies of the Belt and Road Initiative

China's Engagement with the Developing World

Improved connectivity would benefit China's BRI

One Belt, One Road, One Ruler: China Term Limits Ban Imperils Progress

The Driving Force Behind China's Ambitious 'Belt and Road Initiative'

China’s Health Insurance Reforms and Health Care Utilization and Costs for the Elderly

Universal Health Insurance Coverage for 1.3 Billion People: What Accounts for China's Success?

Mapping Networks of Cross-border Business Ties in the Pacific Rim

Sustaining America's Economic Strength in the Asia-Pacific: A Narrowing Window of Opportunity

China’s Approach to Strategic Deterrence

China's Evolving Approach to Strategic Deterrence May Prove Challenging to the U.S. and Its Allies

China's Military Parade Highlights Its New Strategic Capabilities

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