Volume 26 Issue 15

Articles from Volume 26 Issue 15

Extensive Diplomatic Work is Bringing the World to Beijing

07.24.2026 Arran Hope

Executive Summary: Since December 2025, Chinese president Xi Jinping and foreign minister Wang Yi have hosted the political leaders of all the permanent members of...

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Technological Progress in ‘Time War’ With the West

07.24.2026 Ryan Wu

Executive Summary: The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has identified control over time, and the precision behind the “granting of time” as a critical capability....

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Continuity in Energy Strategy Amid U.S.–Iran War

07.24.2026 Ethan Kessler

Executive Summary: Energy diversification, stockpiling, and electrification cushioned the People’s Republic of China (PRC) from the 2026 Strait of Hormuz closure. Official and unofficial commentary...

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Draft Law Would Exploit Tech for National Mobilization

07.23.2026 Samantha Hoffman

Executive Summary: Draft revisions to the National Defense Mobilization Law seek to ensure that civilian enterprises and capabilities, such as artificial intelligence developers and cybersecurity...

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Xi Pursues AI Governance Leadership at Beijing Summit

07.22.2026 Sunny Cheung

Executive Summary: Xi Jinping signaled Beijing’s desire to shape the global governance of artificial intelligence (AI) standards in a July 17 keynote at the World...

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Xinjiang Dealmaking Overcomes Sanctions Deterrent

07.21.2026 Jonah Reisboard

Executive Summary: The Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC), sanctioned by the United States since 2020, is making overt appeals for international investment. This is...

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No Political Charges as Ma Xingrui Expelled From Politburo

07.17.2026 Christopher Nye

Executive Summary: On July 14, the Party announced the expulsion of Politburo member Ma Xingrui and referred him for prosecution on bribery charges. Ma’s notice contains...

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Taiwan Intensifies Resistance to PRC Political Warfare

07.16.2026 Matthew Fulco

Executive Summary: Under Lai Ching-te, Taiwan has significantly strengthened its countermeasures against political warfare from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Prosecutions of espionage cases,...

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Cyber Lessons From Russia’s War in Ukraine

07.15.2026 Sunny Cheung

Executive Summary: Chinese analysts have closely followed Russia’s cyber offensive against Ukraine, drawing a series of lessons about how the People’s Republic of China (PRC)...

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