Maps Lab

Exploring new ways to visualize China's global presence.
All maps are under active development.

Master Map

Every layer in one view. Combine infrastructure, investment, energy, ports, and soft-power datasets on a single map to see how China's global presence overlaps across sectors and regions. Opens the explore app in a new tab.

Master Map

Master Map tour

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Global China Stories

Follow geolocated research stories along corridors, borders, ports, and markets — reported field accounts pinned to the places they describe, each lin...

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Investment

Track Chinese foreign direct investment and construction projects worldwide, exploring investment flows and construction activity across sectors and r...

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Trade

Analyze trade flows, commercial relationships, and economic partnerships between China and countries worldwide, revealing patterns of economic interde...

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Confucius Institutes

Map the Confucius Institutes and Classrooms listed worldwide — where they are, when they opened, and the host universities and Chinese partners behind...

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BRI Corridors

Trace the Belt and Road economic corridors that structure China’s overland and maritime connectivity, from CPEC to the China–Europe rail routes.

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Energy

Track China's strategic energy investments, infrastructure projects, and partnerships in renewable energy, oil, gas, and power generation that secure ...

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Ports

Visualize Chinese port investments, terminal operations, and maritime infrastructure projects that facilitate global trade, enhance connectivity, and ...

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Military

Examine China's military presence, defense partnerships, strategic installations, and security cooperation that extend its influence and protect its i...

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Infrastructure

Discover Chinese-funded infrastructure projects including roads, railways, bridges, airports, and urban development initiatives that transform landsca...

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Soft Power

Explore China's cultural influence and diplomatic outreach through media presence, educational exchanges, and cultural programs that shape perceptions...

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Tariff Tracker

Monitor tariffs, trade remedies, and countermeasures affecting China’s trade relationships, and see how policy shifts land across sectors and partners...

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Data Center

Browse, filter, and export datasets from the MGC platform. Download data in CSV, Excel, JSON, or GeoJSON formats. Registered users only.

Data Center

Browse, filter, and export datasets from the MGC platform. Download data in CSV, Excel, JSON, or GeoJSON formats. Registered users only.

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Compare Countries

Pick two countries and compare them side by side across every MGC dataset: economic indicators, trade, investment, infrastructure, energy, ports, Confucius Institutes, state visits and arms transfers. Registered users only.

Compare Countries

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Story Maps

Build and publish a scrollable map story: pick the datasets, pin the places, and write the narrative alongside them. In development; registered users only when it lands.

Story Maps

Build and publish a scrollable map story: pick the datasets, pin the places, and write the narrative alongside them. In development; registered users only when it lands.

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GeoAnalyst

Query the datasets by geography: draw an area, pull the projects, plants, ports and imagery inside it, and export what you find. In development; registered users only when it lands.

GeoAnalyst

Query the datasets by geography: draw an area, pull the projects, plants, ports and imagery inside it, and export what you find. In development; registered users only when it lands.

Build your own map

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Build Your Own Map

Create custom visualizations by selecting datasets, applying filters, and combining different layers to explore China's global presence through your own lens.

Build Your Own Map

Create custom visualizations by selecting datasets, applying filters, and combining different layers to explore China's global presence through your own lens.

Explore Maps

Build Your Own Map

Custom Visualization

Create custom visualizations by selecting datasets, applying filters, and combining different layers to explore China's global presence through your own lens.

Leaders Visits & Confucius Institutes

Soft Power

Explore China's cultural influence and diplomatic outreach through Confucius Institutes, media presence, educational exchanges, and cultural programs that shape perceptions and build relationships across the globe.

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Chinese-Financed Power Plants

Global Energy Infrastructure

Track China's strategic energy investments, infrastructure projects, and partnerships in renewable energy, oil, gas, and power generation that secure resources and influence global energy markets.

Ports & Logistics

Maritime Infrastructure

Visualize Chinese port investments, terminal operations, and maritime infrastructure projects that facilitate global trade, enhance connectivity, and strengthen China's position in international shipping networks.

Military

Defense & Security

Examine China's military presence, defense partnerships, strategic installations, and security cooperation that extend its influence and protect its interests worldwide.

Infrastructure

Global Development

Discover Chinese-funded infrastructure projects including roads, railways, bridges, airports, and urban development initiatives that transform landscapes and create economic dependencies.

Trade

Economic Flows

Analyze trade flows, commercial relationships, and economic partnerships between China and countries worldwide, revealing patterns of economic interdependence and influence.

Investment

Foreign Direct Investment

Track Chinese foreign direct investment and construction projects worldwide, exploring investment flows and construction activities across different sectors and regions.

Build Your Own Map

Custom Visualization

Create custom visualizations by selecting datasets, applying filters, and combining different layers to explore China's global presence through your own lens.

Leaders Visits & Confucius Institutes

Soft Power