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According to our analysis, a single Chinese state-owned shipbuilder produced more commercial vessels by tonnage in 2024 than the entire U.S. industry has since World War II.
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Brian Hart
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Brian Hart
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贺博然 | Deputy Director & Fellow @CSIS @ChinaPowerCSIS | @HiddenReachCSIS | Analyzing China’s military & foreign policy through data and 🛰️ imagery. 🇺🇸🏳️🌈
- I have to say, it is extremely cringe that we’re unveiling a new bomber like it’s an iPhone.
- Another example of PRC diplomats spreading blatantly false pro-Russian, anti-US narratives and propaganda.
- NEW: In a new @CSIS report, we show how China is leveraging its globally dominant commercial shipbuilding industry to support its naval modernization—and how foreign companies are helping. We offer detailed policy recs on how the US can confront China's dual-use shipyards.
- At China's military parade today, the new equipment got all the buzz. But don't ignore Xi Jinping's speech, which he delivered to a large international audience, with Putin, Kim, and other leaders by his side. Comparing this speech to the one he delivered in 2015 is revealing.
- NEW: We've just released satellite imagery showing the latest progress on construction of China's massive new Type 076 warship, which is shaping up to be something between an aircraft carrier and an amphibious assault ship. csis.org/analysis/china…
- How severe are China's food security challenges? Our new @CSIS @ChinaPowerCSIS report explores China's 3 key vulnerabilities and 3 strengths in its pursuit of food security.
- Russia was indeed a key figure in China’s “century of humiliation.” And the two sides almost went to war during the height of Sino-Soviet tensions. But Xi has made an effort to whitewash the past.
- NEW: China is constructing a bridge across Pangong Lake that will significantly enhance the PLA’s ability to quickly move troops and supplies around contested areas of the China-India border. Our imagery and analysis: csis.org/analysis/big-m…
- Just finished @SciGuySpace’s fantastic book on @SpaceX. I was initially worried it would rehash much of Ashlee Vance’s (excellent) bio of Musk. But it didn’t—it offers so many new details about the tumultuous early years of the company. Highly recommend it!
- Been working on mapping developments in the PLA Western Theater Command, with specific focus on airports, heliports, and SAM sites. There is a lot going on, and I'm sure I'm still missing some sites. Green=existing Blue=recently expanded/upgraded Red=new/under construction
- NEW: @ChinaPowerCSIS has launched a page to track China's activities amid the Fourth Taiwan Strait Crisis as they develop. We start with analysis of the PLA's unprecedented exercises. Learn about the significance of the exercises and each individual zone. chinapower.csis.org/tracking-the-f…
