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"As China has increasingly gone out into the world, its human footprint has increased, producing numerous potential targets. If its warriors off the battlefield in Syria and Iraq are unable to return home, they are likely to find ways of striking China elsewhere.
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China should beware of ‘returning radicals’ whether they come home or not
In The News, 15 October 2017 Tags: China, International Security Studies, Terrorism
Pre-constructing Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Report to the 19th Party Congress
Commentary, 11 October 2017
Charles Parton
The set-piece moment of China’s 19th Communist Party congress, scheduled to start on 18 October, is the General Secretary’s Report. It will reflect President and Party General Secretary Xi Jinping’s vision for governing China up to 2022. Here is a peek at what might be in its 13 sections.
Tags: China, Pacific
"I think the bigger game is about China continuing to test out its role and path as a major power. This sort of diplomacy builds relations and normalises China as a global security actor
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Chinese navy visits London in show of power and persuasion
In The News, 5 October 2017 Tags: China, International Security Studies, UK, Global Security Issues, Maritime Forces, UK Defence
China’s Battle with Abandoned Chemical Weapons
RUSI Journal, 4 October 2017
Wanglai Gao
Beijing and Tokyo have developed a robust relationship to address the ongoing damage caused by Japan's abandoned chemical weapons.
Tags: China, Japan, Global Security Issues, History, Pacific
The Origins of Today’s Chemical Weapons Controversy in China–Japan Relations
RUSI Journal, 4 October 2017
Jeanne Guillemin
Japan's activities in China form an important, but often underappreciated, part of the history of chemical weapons.
Tags: China, Japan, Global Security Issues, History, Pacific
"Professor Malcolm Chalmers, a defence expert from the Royal United Services Institute (Rusi), told Daily Star Online China wants a North Korean regime change. Prof Chalmers said: “China has been trying to find another member of the Kim family to replace him – which has of course enraged him. China are interested more in personnel change rather than regime change.” "
Kim Jong-un 'to be KILLED' by SAS and US commando units amid fears of EMP attack on Seoul
In The News, 1 October 2017 Tags: China, North Korea, Global Security Issues, PacificPages
Pre-constructing Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Report to the 19th Party Congress
Commentary, 11 October 2017Charles Parton
The set-piece moment of China’s 19th Communist Party congress, scheduled to start on 18 October, is the General Secretary’s Report. It will reflect President and Party General Secretary Xi Jinping’s vision for governing China up to 2022. Here is a peek at what might be in its 13 sections.
China, Pacific
Doklam Plateau: A Challenge to China’s Great Power Ambitions?
Commentary, 25 August 2017Amrita Jash
Will China's face off with India over the Doklam Plateau put a dent in Beijing's bid to be seen as a responsible world power?
China, India, Pacific, Central and South Asia
India and China: Will the Doklam Row Plateau Off?
Commentary, 2 August 2017Shashank Joshi
Since mid-June, India and China have been locked in the most serious crisis between the two countries in 30 years.
China, India, Pacific, Central and South Asia
Britain Needs New Safeguards to Deal with Chinese Investment
Commentary, 1 August 2017John Hemmings
China’s foreign direct investment is both necessary and welcome. However, it comes with risks, which current legal structures in Britain are ill-equipped to assess.
China, National Security, Pacific
Is China’s Xi Jinping Removing Possible Successors?
Commentary, 26 July 2017Charles Parton
President Xi Jinping has moved decisively and unexpectedly against one of the top 25 Communist Party officials in the Politburo, Sun Zhengcai, once seen as a possible successor.
China, PacificPages
The Trump Presidency
Multimedia, 19 January 2017RUSI Director General Dr Karin von Hippel discusses the foreign and security policy challenges of the Trump presidency ahead of his inauguration for Sky News.
Tags: China, United States, US Defence Policy, Iran, NATO, Russia, Global Security Issues
International power dynamics in 2017
Multimedia, 21 December 2016RUSI International Security Studies Director, Raffaello Pantucci, predicts that 2017 will be a year of change as major powers reconsider their international roles and non-states such as Daesh are...
Tags: China, International Security Studies, Middle East and North Africa
2016 Year Ahead: Global Security in 2016
Multimedia, 17 December 2015 Tags: China, Asia, International Security Studies, Terrorism, Terrorism, Pacific, Middle East and North Africa
The Origins of Today’s Chemical Weapons Controversy in China–Japan Relations
RUSI Journal, 4 October 2017Jeanne Guillemin
Japan's activities in China form an important, but often underappreciated, part of the history of chemical weapons.
China, RUSI Journal, Japan, Global Security Issues, History, Pacific
China’s Battle with Abandoned Chemical Weapons
RUSI Journal, 4 October 2017Wanglai Gao
Beijing and Tokyo have developed a robust relationship to address the ongoing damage caused by Japan's abandoned chemical weapons.
China, RUSI Journal, Japan, Global Security Issues, History, Pacific
Book Review: China Matters: Getting it Right for Australia
RUSI Journal, 9 August 2017John Hemmings
John Hemmings review China Matters: Getting it Right for Australia by Bates Gill and Linda Jakobson.
China, RUSI Journal, Defence Policy, Pacific
China's Eurasian Pivot: The Silk Road Economic Belt
Whitehall Papers, 31 May 2017Raffaello Pantucci and Sarah Lain
The modern Silk Road is a key component of China's political and economic strategy in Eurasia.
China, New Silk Road, Whitehall Papers, International Security Studies, Pacific
The EU in the Asia-Pacific: Crisis Management Roles?
Conference Reports, 12 May 2017Peter Roberts
RUSI convened a conference on 22 March 2017 to consider what part Europe might play in Crisis Management in the Asia-Pacific region.
China, Conference Reports, European Union, Military Sciences, Europe, PacificPages
OPEN TO ALL: China's Asian Dream? The Belt and Road Initiative
Events, 19 May 2017Tom Miller and Shashank Joshi will discuss China's vision for the Belt and Road Initiative and how the impact is being felt on the ground.
China, International Security Studies
CPEC: Opportunities for UK-China Collaboration
Events, 31 March 2017At this RUSI conference, representatives from the UK, Pakistan and China will discuss opportunities for collaboration on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
China, Pakistan, International Security Studies
European Crisis Management in the Asia-Pacific
Conference, 22 March 2017This conference examined European indecision toward Chinese behaviours and identified potential triggers for European defence and security activity in the Asia–Pacific region.
China, Military Sciences, Global Security Issues, Pacific
RUSI International Sea Powers Conference: A European Net Assessment of the PLA(N)
Conference, 23 February 2017This conference will lead a European examination of China’s projected intentions and real naval strength.
China, Asia, Military Sciences, Maritime Forces, Pacific
Developments in China's External Policies under Xi Jinping
Events, 23 January 2017Professor Akio Takahara of Tokyo University will analyse the development of China's external policies under Xi Jinping and discuss how Japan and other countries should deal with it.
China, Japan, International Security Studies, PacificPages
"As China has increasingly gone out into the world, its human footprint has increased, producing numerous potential targets. If its warriors off the battlefield in Syria and Iraq are unable to return home, they are likely to find ways of striking China elsewhere. "
China should beware of ‘returning radicals’ whether they come home or not
In The News, 15 October 2017 Tags: China, International Security Studies, Terrorism
"I think the bigger game is about China continuing to test out its role and path as a major power. This sort of diplomacy builds relations and normalises China as a global security actor "
Chinese navy visits London in show of power and persuasion
In The News, 5 October 2017 Tags: China, International Security Studies, UK, Global Security Issues, Maritime Forces, UK Defence
"Professor Malcolm Chalmers, a defence expert from the Royal United Services Institute (Rusi), told Daily Star Online China wants a North Korean regime change. Prof Chalmers said: “China has been trying to find another member of the Kim family to replace him – which has of course enraged him. China are interested more in personnel change rather than regime change.”"
Kim Jong-un 'to be KILLED' by SAS and US commando units amid fears of EMP attack on Seoul
In The News, 1 October 2017 Tags: China, North Korea, Global Security Issues, Pacific
"He said: "Whilst a load of emails from the Scottish Parliament to constituents might not seem particularly interesting, there will be nuggets. People say things on emails that they perhaps wouldn't necessarily if they thought the conversation was going to be overheard.""
China accused of being behind recent cyber attack on Scottish Parliament
In The News, 17 September 2017 Tags: China, Cyber, Military Sciences, UK
"“Trump’s singling out of Pakistan for harbouring terrorist organisations has led to a downturn in US-Pakistan relations. Pakistan will be looking to China to discuss not just their economic relationship, but how to proceed with matters of regional security, like Afghanistan,” Nouwens said."
Pakistani minister’s visit to Beijing comes at tricky time after China’s ‘terrorist’ declaration
In The News, 7 September 2017 Tags: China, Pakistan, International Security Studies, Global Security Issues, Pacific, Central and South Asia
MI5 Chief: Daesh Is Dead in Syria and Iraq – But Threat Here is Growing Rapidly
An Angry Tehran Cautious after Trump’s Iran Nuclear Speech
Iran and Paraskevidekatriaphobia