Data
Welcome to our Data hub—your gateway to a comprehensive collection of meticulously curated datasets and dynamic data portals. At China Data Lab, we believe that robust, accessible data is essential to unlocking insights into the multifaceted realities of modern China. Whether you’re an academic, policy maker, or a data enthusiast, our resources are designed to empower you with the tools needed to explore and analyze critical trends and dynamics.
•Curated Datasets:
Our datasets span a wide range of topics—from media and censorship to elite politics and beyond—offering both historical context and contemporary insights. Each dataset is carefully assembled, documented, and updated to ensure its reliability and relevance.
•Interactive Data Portals:
Complementing our raw datasets, our interactive portals transform numbers into meaningful visual narratives. With user-friendly interfaces and real-time visualizations, these tools allow you to drill down into the data, uncover patterns, and gain a holistic understanding of China’s societal, political, and economic landscapes.
Together, these resources provide a powerful platform for discovery and dialogue, fostering collaboration and data-driven research. Dive in to explore the data, derive new insights, and contribute to the evolving conversation about modern China.
Datasets
At China Data Lab, we believe that data is the key to unlocking insights into the dynamic and complex landscape of China’s society, politics, and economy. Our curated dataset collection is designed to support rigorous academic research, informed policy analysis, and innovative data journalism. Here you’ll find a diverse range of datasets that capture critical aspects of Chinese life—from media dynamics and censorship patterns to political developments, economic indicators, and legal frameworks.
Explore our datasets to gain a deeper understanding of the factors shaping modern China, and use this information to drive impactful research and meaningful dialogue.
China Data Lab Dataverse
The China Data Lab Dataverse is a platform for sharing, preserving, citing, exploring and analyzing research data on China.

Link Library
The China Data Lab Dataverse is a platform for sharing, preserving, citing, exploring and analyzing research data on China.

Biographical Data on the Chinese Elites
The CCP Elite database provides detailed biographical information.

Public Opinion Surveys
China From the Ground Up (CFGU) is an ongoing series of online opinion surveys conducted by the China Data Lab at the 21st Century China Center.
Data Portals
Our Data Portals are designed to bring China Data Lab’s rich collection of data to life through interactive visualizations and user-friendly interfaces. These portals serve as dynamic gateways to explore trends, patterns, and correlations that define modern China across various domains.
Explore our Data Portals to experience the power of visual data storytelling and to gain a deeper understanding of the forces shaping modern China.
Congressional Tweets on China
China From the Ground Up (CFGU) is an ongoing series of online opinion surveys conducted by the China Data Lab at the 21st Century China Center.