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Chinese and British perspectives on nuclear non-proliferation
The RUSI Asia Security Programme and Nuclear Security Project are pleased to announce the launch in Beijing of Chinese and British perspectives on the road to the NPT 2010, a report exploring the non-proliferation policies of two major nuclear powers at a critical juncture for arms control.
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Events
Smart Power and Taiwan on the International Stage
At a time when an increasingly assertive China is wielding its new-found power on the international stage this conference will seek to ascertain what ‘smart power’ options are available to Taiwan.
 The Rise of China
A lecture by Chris Patten, former Governor of Hong Kong.
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China

RUSI is orienting its research to meet China's growing role in global defence and security.

RUSI studies China's role in the world and the modernisation of its armed forces across its programmes and initiatives.

RUSI's Asia programme examines the rise of China in its regional context. RUSI Asia experts study China's changing relationship with Japan, its diplomacy in the Six-Party Talks on North Korea, and its interaction with the other emerging great powers of Asia.

The Asia and Africa programmes also examine together China's role in the politics of energy and resources in a fast-emerging continent.

The Military Sciences programmes study all aspects of China's rapidly changing armed forces, monitoring developments in the People's Liberation Army's use of technology, equipment and doctrine.

RUSI experts enjoy a growing relationship with academic and policy makers in China, leading to a series of exchanges, visits and joint conferences.

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Latest Commentary

Spears and Shields: China's 11 January missile defence test Commentary: 19 Jan 2010
Beijing's recent missile test was a prelude to rising US-Chinese tensions over Taiwan - and will re-ignite the strategic debate on space warfare.
Expectations of a globally active China Commentary: 17 Dec 2009
As President Hu Jintao unveils a new foreign policy initiative, there is now a renewed interest in a more globally active China. However, decisive differences with the US on Iran, North Korea and Afghanistan show that actions will continue to be carried out with domestic interests in mind.

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An East Asian Community? Articles: 26 Jan 2010 by John Hemmings
Japan’s move towards a pan-Asian regional architecture highlights a concerted effort to engage more with its neighbours over the traditional ally, the US
The PLA in 2010: Adventurism or Introspection? Articles: 26 Jan 2010 by Alexander Neill
The Chinese Army’s more assertive international role could lead to escalating geopolitical tensions with two key rivals – the US and India
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