Arran Hope
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China
December 24, 2025
China: New Quality Combat Forces Underpin Military Modernization
New Quality Combat Forces Underpin Military Modernization Executive Summary: “New quality combat forces,” which refers to the integration of emerging...
Arran Hope • China Brief
China
November 1, 2025
Beijing's New Approach to Taiwan
Executive Summary: In 2025, Beijing has intensified its approach to Taiwan across legal, military, discourse, and political dimensions. In October, a...
Arran Hope • China Brief
Cyber Warfare
September 23, 2025
'AI +' Initiatives Multiply After Years of Experimentation
Executive Summary: By 2035, artificial intelligence (AI) will underpin practically all sectors of the economy and society, according to recent plans...
Arran Hope • China Brief
China
May 26, 2025
White Paper Offers Chinese Wisdom at the Crossroads of History
Executive Summary: A new white paper titled “China’s National Security in the New Era” is targeted to both domestic and international audiences and...
Arran Hope • China Brief
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