A prominent Russia scholar argues that the war in Ukraine has revealed and accelerated a “global transformation” in the international order, as part of which major international organizations are undergoing changes or losing their efficacy.

Researchers at Xiamen University propose Beijing commence preparations for what they call “regime change” in Taiwan in case of “reunification,” and argue these plans will be an effective tool alongside military exercises to impact public sentiment on the island.

An expert at Fudan University evaluates China’s response to U.S. de-risking strategies and recommends Beijing improve relations with U.S allies, diversify export markets, and engage U.S. business stakeholders to limit the reach and negative impacts of U.S. strategy.

Two researchers from National University of Defense Technology argue that Starlink’s close relationship with the U.S. military will negatively impact global stability by worsening the security dilemma, as other countries react to broad U.S. deployment of the technology.

Researchers at the National University of Defense Technology argue that U.S. “militarization” of Starlink challenges existing norms regarding space technologies and recommend Beijing invest in developing domestic alternatives, among other strategies, in response to this trend.

In this press conference, representatives from the Taiwan Affairs Office and top judicial and public security bodies in Beijing answer media questions about newly issued guidelines regarding the prosecution of “secession” crimes by proponents of “Taiwan independence.”

Two scholars argue that the technological superiority and rapid deployment of Starlink satellites raise new international security issues, such as transforming space into a domain of military operations and posing data control & information security challenges for other nations.

In this press conference, representatives from the Taiwan Affairs Office and top judicial and public security bodies in Beijing answer media questions about newly-issued guidelines regarding the prosecution of “secession” crimes by proponents of “Taiwan independence.”

In their analysis of challenges posed by the rapid development of Starlink, Chinese scholars argue that its first-mover advantage could serve to slow the development of China’s satellite manufacturing ambitions and squeeze the overseas market for Chinese 5G technology.

Researchers from the National University of Defense Technology analyze the impacts of U.S. military interest in Starlink and its clear utility for battlefield communication, intelligence gathering, and missile warning systems.

Researchers at the National University of Defense Technology analyze the implications of Starlink for strategic stability and suggest Starlink poses much higher risks to global stability than other technologies, in part due to its ties with the U.S. military.

How are Chinese scholars analyzing China’s demographic decline? In this article, prominent economist Cai Fang argues that China will face deeper challenges as growth in the labor force slows and "innovation-driven" economic growth requires higher levels of human capital.

How are Chinese academics conceptualizing a post-“reunification” governance structure for Taiwan? In this article, a scholar from Sun Yat-Sen University recommends mirroring the approach in Hong Kong, where Beijing retains the ultimate power to intervene.

Xiong Hao, a lecturer at Southwest Jiaotong University, argues that China’s emphasis on “South-South cooperation” in international development contrasts with the West’s approach, which “is often accompanied by political and economic conditions.”

Researchers at Xiamen University propose Beijing commence preparations for what they call “regime change” in Taiwan in case of “reunification,” and argue these plans will be an effective tool alongside military exercises to impact public sentiment on the island.

📅9/19; Webcast ⏰11:30-12:30pm ET How should the U.S. respond economically on “day one” of a major crisis in or around the Taiwan Strait? Join the Freeman Chair for a discussion of a recent report on this topic with authors Eyck Freymann and Hugo Bromley. csis.org/events/day-one…

This article from the Vice President of the School of International Relations and Public Policy at Fudan University explores the shifting preferences and values of China’s middle class and assesses implications for public management and governance.

A prominent economist suggests U.S. politicians are leveraging Chinese overcapacity as an electoral tool, rather than seeing it purely as an economic concern. Domestically, he views overcapacity as a negative externality to China’s rapid manufacturing growth.

Analyzing the collapse of the USSR, a Marxism scholar argues that by allowing criticism of past leaders, the Soviet Communist Party undermined its legitimacy and the public’s faith in socialism. He recommends strengthening ideological work to fend off similar trends in China.

Read more about the newly issued legal guidelines against "separatism" in our recent translation of a Taiwan Affairs Office press conference - interpret.csis.org/translations/t…