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U.S.-China Economic AND Security Review Commission

Research: Security and Foreign Affairs

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China’s Paper on Ukraine and Next Steps for Xi’s Global Security Initiative

On February 24, General Secretary Xi Jinping did not make an expected “peace speech” to mark the first anniversary of Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.

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Personnel of the People’s Liberation Army
This report examines the people behind the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and the force’s ongoing efforts to address the Chinese leadership’s longstanding concerns about the competence of its personnel.
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The China-North Korea Strategic Rift: Background and Implications for the United States

This report surveys the history behind the China-North Korea relationship and examines the strategic rift between the two countries that recently rekindled Beijing’s longstanding fear that North Korea could jeopardize China’s interests in negotiations with the United States and South Korea.

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Request for Proposals on Demographics of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and Personnel Challenges
The Commission invites proposals for a report on the demographics of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and personnel challenges associated with PLA recruitment and retention.
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China-Iran Relations: A Limited but Enduring Strategic Partnership
The report examines China’s deepening ties with Iran and the geopolitical constraints on the relationship.
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The Shanghai Cooperation Organization: A Testbed for Chinese Power Projection

This issue brief examines China’s efforts to use the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), an organization originally founded by China, Russia, and Central Asian countries, as a platform to project power and influence beyond China’s borders.

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Overseas Chinese Students and Scholars in China’s Drive for Innovation

The report examines Beijing's ecosystem of programs and incentives designed to exploit the expertise of Chinese students and scholars studying in STEM fields at universities in the United States and other advanced countries.

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Conflict on the Sino-Indian Border: Background for Congress

In mid-June 2020, China’s People’s Liberation Army and Indian troops engaged in a massive physical brawl in the Galwan Valley, located in the far-western Ladakh region along the China-India border.

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China’s Space and Counterspace Activities

The following report, "China’s Space and Counterspace Capabilities and Activities," examines China’s military and civil space programs, including the role of military-civil fusion (MCF) and international cooperation in the development of its space program.

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China's Engagement with Africa: Foundations for an Alternative Governance Regime
Over the last two decades, Beijing has significantly expanded its political, technological, economic, and security ties with African countries. Guiding this undertaking is Beijing’s view of Africa as a continent well-suited to China’s political governance and economic development model.