Warring State: China’s Cybersecurity Strategy

By Amy Chang on December 3, 2014

Research Associate Amy Chang explores the political, economic, and military objectives of China’s cybersecurity apparatus; reveals drivers and intentions of Chinese activity in cyberspace; and analyzes the development of Beijing’s cybersecurity infrastructure over the last three decades. This report contributes a solid foundation of understanding of China’s cybersecurity strategy, and aims to inform U.S. efforts in negotiating with China on cyber issues. As such, this report hopes to illuminate, though it is not a solution in itself. Ms. Chang notes that any solution must leverage U.S. advantages in this realm and increase China’s risk calculus sufficiently to alter China’s behavior.

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Cybersecurity
Cyberattacks
U.S.-China Relations
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Center for a New American Security

Hong Kong Protests Have Produced No Real Winners

By Tania Branigan on December 2, 2014

There appear to be no real winners from Hong Kong’s umbrella movement: not the demonstrators—who have failed to win the concessions for which they have fought so persistently—nor the authorities, who have veered between aggressive intervention and simply waiting out the occupation.

Law, Politics, Society, Urban Life
Politics, Protests, Hong Kong, Democracy

Clearing the Air With a Sino-U.S. Climate Pact

Hu Shuli Leads Interview with China’s Chief Climate Negotiator, Xie Zhenhua

on December 2, 2014

A long-anticipated, Sino-U.S. agreement aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions was announced on November 12 at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in Beijing.

The deal marked a surprise turn toward compromise for the world's largest economies—and largest greenhouse gas emitters—after two decades of sometimes acrimonious discussions.