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This article aims to analyze the institutional design of international institutions led by China, focusing on their unique characteristics.

June 3, 2026The Chinese Journal of International PoliticsOpen Access

The institutional design of China-led international institutions: a qualitative comparative analysis

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This article aims to analyze the institutional design of international institutions led by China, focusing on their unique characteristics.
Conducted a qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) of over 20 China-led international institutions.
Examined the influence of policy type and membership composition on institutional design.
Focused on institutions developed during Xi Jinping's presidency since 2013.
China-led institutions show higher levels of institutionalization when they include major powers and democratic states.
The design of these institutions is more consistent and controlled by China for those established since 2013.
Findings provide insights into China's distinctive approach to institutional design, aligning with previous studies on Western institutions.

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ZWZhanwei WangMaastricht University HDHylke DijkstraMaastricht University CLCatherine Yuk-ping LoMaastricht University

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Qualitative comparative analysis reveals the characteristics of China-led institutions, suggesting unique design features influenced by member states.

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Wang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1fc394dee9eb8c0dce4f4b https://doi.org/10.1093/cjip/poag005

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Qualitative comparative analysis reveals the characteristics of China-led institutions, suggesting unique design features influenced by member states.

The institutional design of China-led international institutions: a qualitative comparative analysis

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