Germany, US Rank High on New Index of Exposure to Chinese Power

The index ranks Germany third and the United States fourth globally, while finding Europe remains more exposed than in 2013 despite years of de-risking.

Germany, US Rank High on New Index of Exposure to Chinese Power

TL;DR

  • Germany is ranked third and the United States fourth in a new China Exposure Index (CEI) for 2025.
  • The CEI measures countries' exposure to China's latent capacity to influence.
  • The index covers 184 countries and spans the period from 2013 through 2025.
  • Power, as defined by the index, is distinct from influence (successful policy changes) and alignment (shared preferences).