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04.18.18Pakistan Shuns US for Chinese High-Tech Weapons
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Research group highlights Beijing’s growing share of global arms trade as it tries to strengthen ties with key allies.
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02.13.18The ‘Globalisation’ of China's Military Power
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07.26.17China Agency Targets High-Tech Weapons Development
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05.22.17Why China Still Can’t Beat U.S. to Become the World’s Most Powerful Navy
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Trump’s First Test in Asia, Part II
from Carnegie China
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The Pentagon’s plan to bring A.I. to the military is taking shape as Chinese researchers assert themselves in the nascent technology field.
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Beijing looks to expand weapons exports beyond its traditional customer base in Asia.
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Beyond Symbolism?
Cato Institute
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Taiwan’s Security: Beyond the Special Budget
Sara Segal-Williams
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Dr. Chang Ya-chung is a professor of political science at the prestigious National Taiwan University who carries a powerful message: America has lost touch with popular sentiment on Taiwan. Professor Chang leads a growing movement called the...