Threat Report 2018: China’s Expanding Economy and Military Reach

Despite indications that China’s economy is likely to experience a moderate slowdown, the world’s second largest economy – and largest market by headcount – continues to expand the depth of its interactions with the world. From the One Belt, One Road project to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, China’s economic footprint is set to expand dramatically over the next decades. China’s approach to foreign policy, military might, and international security are evolving as well.

What follows is a section of The Cipher Brief’s 2018 Annual Threat Report, focused on China’s economic and military expansion around the world. For more information on how to read the full Threat Report, please click here.