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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 14h

A marketing firm "waged a cyber campaign paid for by China to weaken support for Philippine government policy and...Manila’s security alliance with the US" www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...

See an NBR roundtable on the Philippines’ relationships with Taiwan & China www.nbr.org/publication/...

How China waged an infowar against U.S. interests in the Philippines

The Chinese embassy in Manila hired a marketing firm that ran fake social media accounts praising China, undermining the Philippines’ security alliance with the U.S., and criticizing Western COVID vaccines, Reuters found.

www.reuters.com

The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 17h

As China struggles with economic discontent, internet censors are silencing those who voice doubts about work or marriage, or simply sigh too loudly online. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/w...

See an NBR interview on Chinese censorship on social media platforms: nbr.org/publication/...

China Punishes ‘Excessively Pessimistic’ Social Media Users

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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 18h

Taiwan’s energy is almost entirely dependent on fuel imported by sea, meaning a Chinese blockade would quickly cripple the island’s ability to produce electricity www.wsj.com/world/asia/c... via @WSJ

See an NBR podcast on strategic outlooks for Taiwan: nbr.org/publication/...

How China Threatens to Force Taiwan Into a Total Blackout

A Chinese blockade would quickly deplete resources on an island that depends on imported fuel.

www.wsj.com

The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 2d

SEATTLE EVENT | OCT 28: Leading specialists will discuss findings from NBR's forthcoming book "The PLA's Long March toward a World-Class Military: Progress, Ambitions, and Obstacles," which features papers from the 2024 PLA Conference. Learn more and RSVP! www.eventbrite.com/e/the-plas-l...

The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 2d

Japan trade negotiator links $550bn investment in US to economic security asia.nikkei.com/economy/trad... via @NikkeiAsia
An NBR report examines US-Japan technology and economic security cooperation: www.nbr.org/publication/...

Japan trade negotiator links $550bn investment in US to economic security

Commitment to be funded by foreign exchange special account, limiting impact on yen

asia.nikkei.com

The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 5d

"China’s unilateral actions to change the status quo in 2020 at various points of the disputed border in eastern Ladakh were more significant and proved to be an inflection point in Indian perceptions of Beijing’s intentions."
strategicspace.nbr.org/cooperation-...

The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 5d

"'Ladakh is a highly sensitive region, sharing borders with both of India's rivals - China and Pakistan. We need to make sure that this area remains stable,' says Lt Gen Deependra Singh Hooda, who headed the Indian army's Northern Command from 2012-2016." bbc.com/news/article...

Ladakh: 'Broken promises' and violence push Himalayan beauty spot to the edge

Deadly protests in normally tranquil Ladakh came after years of anger boiled over, say locals.

bbc.com

The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 5d

China's new K visa beckons foreign tech talent as US hikes H-1B fee www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

See this free Asia Policy essay on the U.S.-China strategic competition for STEM talent: www.nbr.org/publication/...

China's new K visa beckons foreign tech talent as US hikes H-1B fee

China's new visa programme aimed at attracting foreign tech talent kicks off this week, a move seen boosting Beijing's fortunes in its geopolitical rivalry with Washington as a new U.S. visa policy prompts would-be applicants to scramble for alternatives.

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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 7d

The PLA Navy's hospital ship, the Silk Road Ark, arrived in Fiji today as part of its first overseas deployment: www.fijitimes.com.fj/shipping-tim....

NBR's 2024 report discusses strategic competition in Melanesia and pathways for further regional engagement: www.nbr.org/publication/....

SHIPPING TIMES | Silk Road Ark visit - The Fiji Times

THE Chinese naval hospital ship, Silk Road Ark arrives today in Fiji. The ship will be in the country for its humanitarian medical mission. Silk Road Ark, according to the People’s Republic of China’s...

www.fijitimes.com.fj

The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 7d

Charles Krusekopf provides an overview of #Mongolia’s #mineralresources, with a focus on its large deposits and growing exports of #copper, as well as the challenges Mongolia faces in developing its mineral resources and exporting them to markets beyond #China. www.nbr.org/publication/...

The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 7d

An analysis of Mongolia's mining sector on the Australian Trade and Investment Commission website references the NBR commentary "Mongolia’s Development of Critical Minerals: Opportunities and Challenges" by Charles Krusekopf: www.austrade.gov.au/en/news-and-...

Tap into Mongolia’s expanding mining future | Austrade

Mongolia’s mining industry advancements offer a range of opportunities for Australian METS.

www.austrade.gov.au

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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 7d

"[ #China's] resource demand will shift from commodities crucial to the old economy ( #oil, #coal, and #ironore) to those important for the new economy, notably #copper and minerals related to #battery production (particularly #lithium, #nickel, and #cobalt). www.nbr.org/publication/...

The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 7d

"Australia’s Prime Minister...called on China to import Australian iron ore...after reports on Wednesday that a state-run Chinese iron ore buyer had told steelmakers and traders to temporarily stop buying shipments from global mining giant BHP." apnews.com/article/aust...

Australian prime minister urges China to resume iron ore imports after reported trade disruption

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged China to import Australian iron ore without hindrance.

apnews.com

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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 7d

REGISTRATION IS OPEN | NBR's three-day executive education course on China’s People’s Liberation Army ( #PLA ) will be held on December 2–4 in Washington, D.C. Learn more and register! nbr.org/event/the-pe... #ChinaMilitary

The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 7d

The #AsiaPolicy roundtable "China’s #MilitaryCivilFusion Strategy: Development, Procurement, and Secrecy" with essays by Richard A. Bitzinger, Yoram Evron, and Zi Yang is available on Project MUSE @projectmuse.bsky.social : muse.jhu.edu/issue/43900 #China #Chinesemilitary

The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 7d

This roundtable investigates aspects of China’s #MilitaryCivilFusion strategy, including lessons from China’s past experience of #civilmilitary integration, the effects on China's #military procurement system, and the influence of the state secrecy system
www.nbr.org/publication/... #Chinesemilitary

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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 7d

NBR nonresident fellow Emily de La Bruyère: " #China has leveraged State-led industrial policy, a strategy of #militarycivilfusion ...to dominate the upstream of information and communication technologies–including #criticalmaterials, modules, and components" www.realcleardefense.com/articles/202...

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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 7d

Andrea Chloe Wong analyzes #China’s crisis response and management during the #ScarboroughShoal standoff with the #Philippines in 2012 and draws lessons for the Philippines as it continues to confront China’s #maritime aggression in the #SouthChinaSea. nbr.org/publication/...

The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 7d

China's coast guard held a National Day flag-raising ceremony on a ship in the waters off the disputed Scarborough Shoal, vowing to "stand guard" over the atoll, a major flashpoint for diplomatic flare-ups and maritime clashes with the Philippines.

www.reuters.com/world/china/...

China holds National Day ceremony in waters off atoll claimed by Philippines

China's coast guard held a National Day flag-raising ceremony on a ship in the waters off the disputed Scarborough Shoal, vowing to "stand guard" over the atoll, a major flashpoint for diplomatic flare-ups and maritime clashes with the Philippines.

www.reuters.com

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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 8d

China replaces head of Communist Party's international department www.reuters.com/world/china/...

China replaces head of Communist Party's international department

The ruling Chinese Communist Party on Tuesday unexpectedly appointed a new head of an influential party department that manages relations with foreign political parties.

www.reuters.com

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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 8d

"[D]emand for #GPUs ... is expected to reach 18 times the 2022 level in the next ten years. Over 90% of the market is currently dominated by #AI chips packaged by #Nvidia in the United States, #SKHynix in the ROK, and #TSMC in Taiwan." nbr.org/publication/...

The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 8d

"Lutnick said the agreement is coming 'pretty soon' and aims to bring more chip production to the US. 'We need to make our own chips,' he said, adding that the US seeks to make 40% of the world’s semiconductors." www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6209716

US commerce head says chip deal with Taiwan pending | Taiwan News | Sep. 29, 2025 16:20

Howard Lutnick wants US to produce 40% of world's semiconductors | Sep. 29, 2025 16:20

www.taiwannews.com.tw

The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 8d

NEW PODCAST | Episode 2 of the Asia Insight miniseries Documenting #China's Borderlands examines how the notions of #borderlands, of #nationbuilding, and of #ethnicpolicies have been intimately intertwined throughout the hundred years of #CCP existence. strategicspace.nbr.org/documenting-...

The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 8d

Khyle Eastin discusses the foundations of China’s #spacesector, space engagement in the context of #China's larger national modernization, and space as a frontier of science and its role in helping achieve national technological self-reliance: strategicspace.nbr.org/a-domain-of-... #longmarchrockets

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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 8d

"China on Monday sent two new test satellites into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern province of Sichuan.... The launch marked the 598th flight mission of the Long March series carrier rockets." english.www.gov.cn/news/202509/...

China successfully launches two new test satellites

China on Monday sent two new test satellites into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern province of Sichuan.

english.www.gov.cn

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