DF-31AG Test and PLA Rocket Forces’ Nuclear Choices The September 2024 DF-31AG test showed to some extent the success of the efforts aimed at the streamlining of the priorities of the Rocket Forces. M.S. Prathibha | | Issue Brief Read More
China and Rare-Earth Elements: Is Trump Blinking on Tariffs? China has taken measures to control the rare earth elements (REE) market, in response to President Donald Trump's imposition of tariffs. Ajey Lele | | IDSA Comments Read More
Taiwanese Assessments and Responses to ‘United Front’ Threats The Taiwanese government has put in place a series of legislative and security measures to counter ‘united front’ threats from China. Prashant Kumar Singh | | Issue Brief Read More
China’s Pursuit of Aircraft Carriers China has made significant progress in equipping the PLA Navy with aircraft carriers of increasing sophistication and capabilities. Abhishek Kumar Darbey | | Issue Brief Read More
The India–Pakistan Armed Conflict: Chinese Reactions Chinese reactions to the Pahalgam terror attacks and Operation Sindoor highlighted its close relations with Pakistan. Mayuri Banerjee | | Issue Brief Read More
Operation Sindoor and China’s Response Chinese responses to the India–Pakistan conflict is a reminder of the perennial strategic challenge that the China–Pakistan nexus poses to India’s security. Prashant Kumar Singh | | Issue Brief Read More
China’s Private Security Personnel in Pakistan: Implications for Regional Stability Chinese security entities operating within its borders risks undermining Islamabad’s control over internal security affairs. Namita Barthwal | | Issue Brief Read More
The Politics of Anti-China Sentiment in South Korea Seoul will find it difficult to overcome its trade dependence on Beijing despite growing anti-China sentiment. Ranjit Kumar Dhawan | | IDSA Comments Read More
Yunus Turns to China: A Desperate Diplomatic Gamble? Bangladesh's Chief Adviser, Muhammad Yunus, facing mounting domestic challenges, has chosen to engage with China first rather than India. Anand Kumar | | IDSA Comments Read More
China’s Road to Great Rejuvenation: From Opening Up to New Quality Productive Forces Beijing sees New Quality Productive Forces (NQPF) (comprising big data, AI and other disruptive technologies) as key to national rejuvenation. Mayuri Banerjee | | Issue Brief Read More