Maps Lab
Exploring new ways to visualize China's global presence.
All maps are under active development.
Explore Maps
Build Your Own Map
Custom VisualizationCreate 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 PowerExplore 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.
Chinese-Financed Power Plants
Global Energy InfrastructureTrack 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 InfrastructureVisualize 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 & SecurityExamine China's military presence, defense partnerships, strategic installations, and security cooperation that extend its influence and protect its interests worldwide.
Infrastructure
Global DevelopmentDiscover Chinese-funded infrastructure projects including roads, railways, bridges, airports, and urban development initiatives that transform landscapes and create economic dependencies.
Trade
Economic FlowsAnalyze trade flows, commercial relationships, and economic partnerships between China and countries worldwide, revealing patterns of economic interdependence and influence.
Investment
Foreign Direct InvestmentTrack Chinese foreign direct investment and construction projects worldwide, exploring investment flows and construction activities across different sectors and regions.
Build Your Own Map
Custom VisualizationCreate 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 PowerExplore 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.