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22 August 2024

Beijing Provides Guidance to Support Acquisition of Dual-Use Technologies

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In July 2024, the Third Plenum of the Central Committee of the 20th Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Congress emphasized Beijing’s commitment to the idea that national security is foundational to China’s development. The Third Plenum’s published policy documents also clearly articulate that the Chinese leadership’s pursuit of technological innovations aims not only to serve the commercial sector, but even more importantly to advance China’s military and national defense priorities.
10 July 2024

China ups the ante by placing export controls on specific aviation and aerospace components

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As China sees an opportunity to push its ‘Air Silk Road’ initiative, Beijing places export controls on aerospace and aviation components.
08 July 2024

Putin’s North Korea Visit: China’s Calculus

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China’s minimal media coverage of Putin’s 18-19 June visit to North Korea reflects Beijing’s calculus that closer Russia-DPRK cooperation is complicating China’s security environment.
06 June 2024

Chinese Media Criticize US-Israel Military Ties to Bolster China’s Influence

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Beijing has not publicly reacted to the Biden administration’s announcements on the supply of weapons to Israel. However, Chinese state-run media criticism of US-Israel military cooperation in the Hamas-Israel war aims to bolster China’s influence in the Middle East and undermine US leadership in the region. 
18 April 2024

Pamir's Dr. Mercy Kuo podcast interview with China in Context, SOAS China Institute

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Did you catch this latest podcast interview with Dr. Mercy Kuo from China in Context, China Institute, London?
21 March 2024

China Telecom Achieves Milestone in Satellite Communications Market

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China Telecom’s acquisition of international codes for satellite communications (SATCOM) will not only improve the competitiveness of Chinese-branded consumer devices.
28 February 2024

China Intensifies Focus on Developing Its “Air Silk Road”

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The Civil Aviation Administration of China is seeking certification for its C919 passenger jet airline from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). If successful it could mark the start of a new dynamic in the global civil aviation industry.
31 January 2024

China Accelerates Space Dominance Pursuit

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2024 is poised to be a pivotal year for China's space endeavors. A notable milestone will be the Chang'e 6 lunar mission to mark China's second attempt at returning lunar surface samples to Earth following the success of the Chang’e 5 mission in 2023.
24 January 2024

China’s Nuclear Developments Expands Naval and Nuclear Fusion Capabilities

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In 2023 Chinese entities achieved several breakthroughs in the field of nuclear energy, some of which have implications for China’s ongoing effort to expand its naval capabilities.
21 December 2023

The 24th EU-China Summit: diplomacy and dialogue, but few deliverables

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President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council Charles Michel, accompanied by High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang at the 24th EU-China Summit in Beijing on 7 December 2023.
05 October 2023

The expansion of BRICS, India, and the implications for the dollar-based economy

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The recent BRICS summit saw the surprise announcement of six new members of the group. With more than 50 Global South nations having also expressed an interest in joining, this could have long-term implications for the dollar-based economy. However, India is playing a vital ‘buffering’ role between the G7 and China’s intention to use BRICS to push its Belt and Road Initiative.
12 September 2023

Enhanced US-India cooperation, and strong military and diplomatic relations, concern China

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The upcoming 19th edition of Yudh Abhyas – a joint US-India annual military training practice – is arguably the most significant yet, representing strengthening US-India ties in the eyes of Beijing. At the same time, growing tensions between India and China are revealing internal divisions within the BRICS group of nations.
23 August 2023

Is recent US-China diplomacy a sign of thawing relations?

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A series of three meetings between senior US and China officials and diplomats failed to deliver any concrete results, but is it a sign that both parties are willing to open the lines of communication?
09 August 2023

NATO angers China. France blocks NATO liaison office in Tokyo

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Beijing criticized NATO’s calling out China’s aggressive behavior and disruption of a rules- based world order, further raising tensions between China and NATO member states. China is attempting to exploit divisions within NATO to halt the alliance’s expansion into the Indo-Pacific.
01 August 2023

China tightens overseas access to research and government data

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As China limits access to national databases and research papers, US and international analysts and researchers are having to find innovative ways to uncover accurate information on Chinese commercial policies as well as advanced scientific and technological research.

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04 November 2024

New PRC Cyber Data Security Regulations Will Impact U.S. Sensitive Data in China

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On 24 September, the State Council of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) issued the order to promulgate the “Regulations on the Management of Network Data Security” (网络数据安全管理条例), hereafter referred to as Cyber Data Security Regulations).
01 November 2024

China and Vietnam Play Down Disputes in the South China Sea

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On 29 September, a Vietnamese fishing boat clashed with Chinese maritime law enforcement ships in the disputed waters around the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea (SCS).
17 October 2024

Beijing’s Pursuit of Green Economy Will Strain China’s Foreign Relations

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On 11 August, the Chinese government issued the “Opinions of the CCP Central Committee and the State Council on Expediting Comprehensive Green Transformation for Economic and Social Development” (中共中央 国务院关于加快经济社会发展全面绿色转型的意见).
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