China Brief Notes is a supplemental publication for China Brief, offering a venue for short-form (700-1,000 words), incisive articles published on a when-ready basis responding to a new event, law, speech, tifa (提法), or other development in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) that is of strategic interest to policymakers across the world.

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Ahead in the Cloud: Revolution at the RISC-V Summit China

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Executive Summary: A state-private partnership involving China Telecom, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Alibaba has unveiled the industry’s first cloud computing platform dedicated to RISC-V architecture, to accelerate the adoption of RISC-V in cloud-native applications. The RISC-V Summit China, held in Hangzhou, signaled RISC-V’s... MORE

Beijing Strengthens Data Security with New Regulations, Expanding Control Over Domestic and Cross-Border Data

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Executive Summary: New Network Data Security Management Regulations approved by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) State Council will serve as a national-level framework to clarify and enhance the implementation of existing laws, including the Cybersecurity Law (CSL), Data Security Law (DSL), and Personal Information... MORE

Hong Kong’s New Strategic Role After the Third Plenum

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Executive Summary: Key officials visited the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) in late August to explain the city’s political, economic, cultural, and security responsibilities. They signaled deeper integration with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) mainland while leveraging its unique international position. Hong Kong... MORE