Learn & Share
Learn how to work with Mapping Global China datasets and turn evidence into compelling StoryMaps. We support students who want to develop data-driven narratives through supervised research: refine a question, map the evidence, and publish an accessible story that connects macro trends to local contexts.
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Want to experiment with the data yourself? Create a free account.
Whether you are a student, a teacher, a journalist, a policy analyst or simply curious about China’s place in the world, a free account gives you a personal workspace with Build Your Map and the Data Center, the full mini-course, and Story Maps as soon as they open. Registration takes a minute.
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If you would like to use the platform in your teaching, reach out through the contact form and we will set things up with you.
Compose your own map from the MGC datasets, with full control over filters and styling.
Browse the MGC datasets and download exactly the countries, years and layers you need.
Story Maps
Coming soonTurn evidence into a long-form narrative that combines maps, charts and media.
Story Maps
Rails of Opportunity
Xinchen Zhao
Mongolia's Crossroads Between Energy Boom and Geopolitical Dilemma
Extraction to Influence: China in Chile's Lithium Mining
Hideko Mitani Shen
Navigating the Lithium Landscape between Chile and China in the Era of Renewable Energy Transition
China's Power Projection in the Arctic
Ruyi Liu (London School of Economics)
Science Diplomacy as a Springboard for Regional Engagement
Dig along the Belt and Road
Shujing Wang
China's Overseas Archaeological Projects and the BRI
Share Your Story Map
Have a story to tell? Contribute your own story map and help expand our understanding of Global China. Tell us about it through the contact form and we will get back to you.
Contact us about your story mapGlobal China Studio
Mini-course
Mapping Global China mini-course
Introduction to the mini-course
What the course covers, how the MGC datasets fit together, and what you will be able to do by the end.
Lessons
- 13 min
Introduction to the mini-course
- 27 min
Module 1
- 39 min
Module 2
Course materials
Syllabi coming soon
Course documents will appear here as they are published.Resources
We share a curated collection of datasets, methods guides, readings, and digital tools related to Global China. Reach out to our team for instructional materials, data access, and additional resources.
Need instructional materials, data, or other resources?
Contact our team—we're here to share and support your work.
Contact Email
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