This Semafor article compiles a curated list of essential reading on China’s global influence, economy, technology, and geopolitics from recent months. The collection highlights analysis and reporting recommended for policymakers, journalists, and analysts seeking a deeper understanding of China’s foreign policy, economic strategy, security posture in the Indo-Pacific, and evolving relations with the United States. The list includes insights into trade, military developments, cross-strait dynamics, and human rights contexts that shape contemporary China-focused discourse.