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We are thrilled to also host two keynote addresses by the Hon. Christine Wormuth, Secretary of the US Army, and Senator Steve Daines (R-Montana), who serves as Commissioner of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China and Co-Chair of the Senate US-China Working Group. We invite you to RSVP https://pardot.csis.org/e/906722/inas-power-up-for-debate-2021-/35g5j7/340302666?h=vZotIzKmvp6WEXN6FGAlT3iz3JYSuF_KuHrDTWBKj7M for these events and cast your vote for or against each proposition with our forthcoming polls. You can find pre-event polls for each debate on our Twitter, @ChinaPowerCSIS https://pardot.csis.org/e/906722/chinapowercsis/35g5j9/340302666?h=vZotIzKmvp6WEXN6FGAlT3iz3JYSuF_KuHrDTWBKj7M . As always, thank you for your support of our work. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions, comments, or concerns. Thank you, Bonny Lin ​​​​​​blin@csis.org mailto:blin@csis.org Director, China Power Project Senior Fellow for Asian Security CSIS New Feature Is China Succeeding at Shaping Global Narratives about Covid-19? https://pardot.csis.org/e/906722/information-global-narratives-/35g5jc/340302666?h=vZotIzKmvp6WEXN6FGAlT3iz3JYSuF_KuHrDTWBKj7M Photo Credit: Lintao Zhang/Getty Images China has heavily leveraged social media, especially Twitter, in an attempt to repair its reputation and cast doubt on prevailing global narratives about the pandemic. ChinaPower analysis reveals new details about the scope and objectives of Chinese disinformation and propaganda campaigns. Learn more https://pardot.csis.org/e/906722/information-global-narratives-/35g5jc/340302666?h=vZotIzKmvp6WEXN6FGAlT3iz3JYSuF_KuHrDTWBKj7M ​​​​ Featured Article​​​ https://pardot.csis.org/e/906722/information-global-narratives-/35g5jc/340302666?h=vZotIzKmvp6WEXN6FGAlT3iz3JYSuF_KuHrDTWBKj7M https://pardot.csis.org/e/906722/information-global-narratives-/35g5jc/340302666?h=vZotIzKmvp6WEXN6FGAlT3iz3JYSuF_KuHrDTWBKj7M Signs Point to China's Third Aircraft Carrier Launching Soon https://pardot.csis.org/e/906722/ircraft-carrier-launching-soon/35g5jf/340302666?h=vZotIzKmvp6WEXN6FGAlT3iz3JYSuF_KuHrDTWBKj7M Photo Credit: CSIS/Maxar Steady progress on the construction of China’s third aircraft carrier has continued throughout 2021, and the vessel—commonly known as the Type 003—may launch in the coming months. Commercial satellite imagery of Jiangnan Shipyard captured on October 23, 2021, reveals that the installation of the carrier’s main external components is nearing completion. Work on other military vessels at Jiangnan appears to have slowed as the shipyard works to fill commercial orders. Learn more https://pardot.csis.org/e/906722/ircraft-carrier-launching-soon/35g5jf/340302666?h=vZotIzKmvp6WEXN6FGAlT3iz3JYSuF_KuHrDTWBKj7M . You can also read CNN's exclusive coverage of our analysis here https://pardot.csis.org/e/906722/te-imagery-intl-hnk-index-html/35g5jh/340302666?h=vZotIzKmvp6WEXN6FGAlT3iz3JYSuF_KuHrDTWBKj7M . ChinaPower Podcast Artificial Intelligence and the People’s Liberation Army A Conversation with Ryan Fedasiuk https://pardot.csis.org/e/906722/d-the-peoples-liberation-army-/35g5jk/340302666?h=vZotIzKmvp6WEXN6FGAlT3iz3JYSuF_KuHrDTWBKj7M Photo Credit: MaZi/Adobe Stock In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Mr. Ryan Fedasiuk joins us to discuss the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) efforts to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Mr. Fedasiuk explains the findings of his new report, which analyzes critical AI defense industry suppliers to the PLA and the implications for China’s ability to compete with the US on AI defense technology. Mr. Fedasiuk says AI technology will be central to the PLA’s goal of becoming a “world-class” military force and for preparing the PLA for “intelligentized” warfare. In addition, Mr. Fedasiuk argues that through AI technology, the PLA has the potential to compensate for areas where it has historically been vulnerable, such as undersea warfare. He also discusses PLA’s procurement of different AI technologies, including intelligent autonomous vehicles. Lastly, he explains that only a small portion of identified AI suppliers to the PLA are subject to US export controls or sanctions regimes, and he analyzes the corresponding policy implications for the United States. Listen here https://pardot.csis.org/e/906722/d-the-peoples-liberation-army-/35g5jk/340302666?h=vZotIzKmvp6WEXN6FGAlT3iz3JYSuF_KuHrDTWBKj7M US-China Academic Exchanges: A Conversation with William Kirby​​​​​​ https://pardot.csis.org/e/906722/s-us-china-academic-exchanges-/35g5jm/340302666?h=vZotIzKmvp6WEXN6FGAlT3iz3JYSuF_KuHrDTWBKj7M Photo Credit: Oleksii/Adobe Stock In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Professor William Kirby joins us to examine the changing dynamics in the US-China educational relationship. Professor Kirby explains that education has been one of the central parts of US-China relations since the 1870s and has internationalized education in the US. Professor Kirby describes the origins of China’s top universities, noting that many were created in partnership with the United States. He also argues that academic exchanges have benefitted American universities by attracting international talent. 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Dr. Finkelstein describes his research process behind his new report and predicts the major new components of the doctrine. He argues that the concept of an integrated joint force represents a major doctrinal development within the PLA and is a response to a paradigm shift in how warfighting is conducted in an information-centric era. Lastly, Dr. Finkelstein analyzes the possible internal and external challenges the PLA will face when implementing the new doctrine, and how this timeline aligns with China’s military modernization goals for 2027, 2035, and 2049. Listen here https://pardot.csis.org/e/906722/g-the-plas-new-joint-doctrine-/35g5jt/340302666?h=vZotIzKmvp6WEXN6FGAlT3iz3JYSuF_KuHrDTWBKj7M Love the ChinaPower Podcast? 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China Power will host its sixth annual conference as a series of five live debates, featuring leading experts from both China and the U.S. to debate core issues underpinning the development of Chinese power. Learn more about our 2021 conference here https://pardot.csis.org/e/906722/inas-power-up-for-debate-2021-/35g5k5/340302666?h=vZotIzKmvp6WEXN6FGAlT3iz3JYSuF_KuHrDTWBKj7M . Debate 1 Friday, November 19, 2021, 9:00 am – 10:15 am ET Proposition 1: The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the timeline by which China will surpass the United States to become the world’s leading economic power. Debated by: Dr. Yao Yang and Mr. Gerard DiPippo Register for the event here https://pardot.csis.org/e/906722/nas-power-debate-2021-debate-1/35g5j5/340302666?h=vZotIzKmvp6WEXN6FGAlT3iz3JYSuF_KuHrDTWBKj7M . Debate 2 Monday, November 22, 2021, 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm ET Proposition 2: China’s growing assertiveness is mainly driven by a sense of insecurity and perceived threats. 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November 2021  |  CHINAPOWER NEWSLETTER

China Power Project

It is my pleasure to bring you the November edition of the ChinaPower Newsletter. We are excited to share with you our new feature on China’s disinformation and propaganda efforts during Covid-19. We have also released three podcast episodes and an article on China’s third aircraft carrier.

We would like to highlight our 2021 ChinaPower Conference, which will take place as a series of five online debates this November and December, with our first debate occurring on November 19. The debates will feature leading experts from both China and the United States who will discuss core issues ​​underpinning the development of Chinese power. We are thrilled to also host two keynote addresses by the Hon. Christine Wormuth, Secretary of the US Army, and Senator Steve Daines (R-Montana), who serves as Commissioner of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China and Co-Chair of the Senate US-China Working Group. We invite you to RSVP for these events and cast your vote for or against each proposition with our forthcoming polls. You can find pre-event polls for each debate on our Twitter, @ChinaPowerCSIS.

As always, thank you for your support of our work. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions, comments, or concerns.

Thank you,
Bonny Lin

​​​​​​blin@csis.org
Director, China Power Project
Senior Fellow for Asian Security
CSIS

New Feature

Is China Succeeding at Shaping Global Narratives about Covid-19?

Photo Credit: Lintao Zhang/Getty Images

China has heavily leveraged social media, especially Twitter, in an attempt to repair its reputation and cast doubt on prevailing global narratives about the pandemic. ChinaPower analysis reveals new details about the scope and objectives of Chinese disinformation and propaganda campaigns. Learn more ​​​​

Featured Article​​​

Signs Point to China's Third Aircraft Carrier Launching Soon

Photo Credit: CSIS/Maxar

Steady progress on the construction of China’s third aircraft carrier has continued throughout 2021, and the vessel—commonly known as the Type 003—may launch in the coming months. Commercial satellite imagery of Jiangnan Shipyard captured on October 23, 2021, reveals that the installation of the carrier’s main external components is nearing completion. Work on other military vessels at Jiangnan appears to have slowed as the shipyard works to fill commercial orders. Learn more.

You can also read CNN's exclusive coverage of our analysis here.

ChinaPower Podcast

Artificial Intelligence and the People’s Liberation Army

A Conversation with Ryan Fedasiuk

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In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Mr. Ryan Fedasiuk joins us to discuss the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) efforts to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Mr. Fedasiuk explains the findings of his new report, which analyzes critical AI defense industry suppliers to the PLA and the implications for China’s ability to compete with the US on AI defense technology. Mr. Fedasiuk says AI technology will be central to the PLA’s goal of becoming a “world-class” military force and for preparing the PLA for “intelligentized” warfare. In addition, Mr. Fedasiuk argues that through AI technology, the PLA has the potential to compensate for areas where it has historically been vulnerable, such as undersea warfare. He also discusses PLA’s procurement of different AI technologies, including intelligent autonomous vehicles. Lastly, he explains that only a small portion of identified AI suppliers to the PLA are subject to US export controls or sanctions regimes, and he analyzes the corresponding policy implications for the United States. Listen here


US-China Academic Exchanges:

A Conversation with William Kirby​​​​​​

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In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Professor William Kirby joins us to examine the changing dynamics in the US-China educational relationship. Professor Kirby explains that education has been one of the central parts of US-China relations since the 1870s and has internationalized education in the US. Professor Kirby describes the origins of China’s top universities, noting that many were created in partnership with the United States. He also argues that academic exchanges have benefitted American universities by attracting international talent. Lastly, Professor Kirby recommends that the Biden administration should restart the Fulbright Program and re-open previously closed Chinese consulates, and highlights the importance of academic exchanges in maintaining connections with China. Listen here


Deciphering the PLA’s New Joint Doctrine:

A Conversation with Dr. David Finkelstein

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In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Dr. David Finkelstein joins us to discuss the PLA’s new joint doctrine and how it will impact China’s military modernization. Dr. Finkelstein describes his research process behind his new report and predicts the major new components of the doctrine. He argues that the concept of an integrated joint force represents a major doctrinal development within the PLA and is a response to a paradigm shift in how warfighting is conducted in an information-centric era. Lastly, Dr. Finkelstein analyzes the possible internal and external challenges the PLA will face when implementing the new doctrine, and how this timeline aligns with China’s military modernization goals for 2027, 2035, and 2049. Listen here
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China's Power: Up for Debate

2021 ChinaPower Annual Conference

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The challenges and opportunities presented by China’s rise are hotly contested. China Power will host its sixth annual conference as a series of five live debates, featuring leading experts from both China and the U.S. to debate core issues underpinning the development of Chinese power. Learn more about our 2021 conference here. 

Debate 1
Friday, November 19, 2021, 9:00 am – 10:15 am ET
Proposition 1: The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the timeline by which China will surpass the United States to become the world’s leading economic power.
Debated by: Dr. Yao Yang and Mr. Gerard DiPippo
Register for the event here.

Debate 2
Monday, November 22, 2021, 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm ET
Proposition 2: China’s growing assertiveness is mainly driven by a sense of insecurity and perceived threats.
Debated by: Dr. Michael Swaine and Dr. Evan Medeiros
Register for event here.

Keynote Remarks
Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 9:30 am – 10:15 am ET
Keynote Remarks by the Hon. Christine Wormuth, Secretary of the US Army

Debate 3
Wednesday, December 6, 2021, 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm ET
Proposition 3: Beijing’s crackdown on tech firms will significantly stifle Chinese technological and scientific innovation. 
Debated by: Mr. Matt Sheehan and Ms. Rui Ma

Keynote Remarks and Debate 4
Tuesday, December 14, 2021

9:00 am – 10:15 am ET
​​​​​Proposition 4: Within the next two years, China will establish itself as the most influential external power within Afghanistan. 
Debated by: Sr. Col. Zhou Bo and Dr. Seth Jones

10:15 am – 10:45 am ET
Keynote Remarks by US Senator Steve Daines (R-Montana), Commissioner, Congressional-Executive Commission on China; Co-Chair, Senate US-China Working Group

Debate 5
Friday, December 17, 2021, 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm ET
Proposition 5: China will establish a sphere of influence in the Indo-Pacific by 2027. 
Debated by: Dr. Graham Allison and the Hon. David Stilwell

CSIS Executive Education

Led by CSIS’s China team, The Dynamics and Implications of China’s Rise will provide government officials, business executives, and other stakeholders an extensive assessment of China’s meteoric economic, political, and military rise. The program will delve into China’s domestic and elite politics, its growing international influence, and its economic development trajectory. CSIS’s top China experts Jude Blanchette, Bonny Lin, and Scott Kennedy will lead this three-day course, which combines lectures, discussions and debate, interactive exercises, as well as presentations by outside experts.


To apply, complete the application form here, including a statement of interest, resume, and bio. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.​​​​

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