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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 5h

An NBR report examined China’s export controls:
www.nbr.org/publication/...

See the Wall Street Journal: "A bet made in 2021 has left one U.S. automaker relatively insulated from the threat facing its rivals after China further curbed rare-earth magnet exports.” www.wsj.com/business/aut...

GM’s Rare-Earth Gamble Pays Off as China Tightens Magnet Exports

The automaker has quietly seeded the revival of the domestic magnet industry, locking down supply amid trade tensions.

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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 6h

An NBR policy brief by Nigel Cory and Robert Holleyman is cited in the Washington Examiner article "US tech firms face growing scrutiny from South Korean antitrust regulator" www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/3...

US tech firms face growing scrutiny in South Korea

The fallout from an ICE raid at a Hyundai plant continues to play out as trade talks between the United States and South Korea develop.

www.washingtonexaminer.com

The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 2d

The article "North Korea’s De Facto Alliance with #Russia" by Hwee-rhak Park addresses the potential for #NorthKorea to bolster its nuclear forces and counter US extended #nuclear #deterrence for South Korea by pursuing a potential nuclear umbrella arrangement with #Russia.

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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 3d

China's Li arrives in Pyongyang, marking 1st visit by Chinese premier in 16 yrs: report en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN2025...

See an NBR commentary on the growing security and military partnership among Russia, China, and North Korea. nbr.org/publication/...

China's Li arrives in Pyongyang, marking 1st visit by Chinese premier in 16 yrs: report | Yonhap News Agency

By Park Boram SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Pyongyang o...

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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 4d

China expands rare earth restrictions, targets defence, semiconductor users www.reuters.com/world/china/...

See an NBR report that examined China’s export control regime: www.nbr.org/publication/... #supplychains #exportcontrols

China expands rare earth restrictions, targets defence, semiconductor users

China tightened its rare earth export controls on Thursday, saying it planned to limit exports to overseas defence firms and semiconductor users and adding five rare earth elements to its list.

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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 4d

See Nathan Beauchamp-Mustafaga's piece in Foreign Policy: "Chinese misinterpretation of U.S. actions could lead to an escalation spiral, including Chinese nuclear first use." foreignpolicy.com/2025/10/07/c...

Don’t Let Chinese Fears of a U.S. Decapitation Strike Lead to Nuclear War

Well-founded or not, Beijing’s fear of a U.S. decapitation strike could prove dangerous. Washington should help mitigate it.

foreignpolicy.com

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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 4d

"Besides nuclear deterrence, the space and cyber domains are viewed by China as its main means of strategic deterrence," writes Nathan Beauchamp-Mustafaga in the NBR book "Modernizing Deterrence: How China Coerces, Compels, and Deters": www.nbr.org/publication/... #Chinesemilitary #PLA #China

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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 5d

A marketing firm "waged a cyber campaign paid for by China to weaken support for Philippine government policy and...Manila’s security alliance with the US" www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...

See an NBR roundtable on the Philippines’ relationships with Taiwan & China www.nbr.org/publication/...

How China waged an infowar against U.S. interests in the Philippines

The Chinese embassy in Manila hired a marketing firm that ran fake social media accounts praising China, undermining the Philippines’ security alliance with the U.S., and criticizing Western COVID vaccines, Reuters found.

www.reuters.com

The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 5d

As China struggles with economic discontent, internet censors are silencing those who voice doubts about work or marriage, or simply sigh too loudly online. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/w...

See an NBR interview on Chinese censorship on social media platforms: nbr.org/publication/...

China Punishes ‘Excessively Pessimistic’ Social Media Users

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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 5d

Taiwan’s energy is almost entirely dependent on fuel imported by sea, meaning a Chinese blockade would quickly cripple the island’s ability to produce electricity www.wsj.com/world/asia/c... via @WSJ

See an NBR podcast on strategic outlooks for Taiwan: nbr.org/publication/...

How China Threatens to Force Taiwan Into a Total Blackout

A Chinese blockade would quickly deplete resources on an island that depends on imported fuel.

www.wsj.com

The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 7d

SEATTLE EVENT | OCT 28: Leading specialists will discuss findings from NBR's forthcoming book "The PLA's Long March toward a World-Class Military: Progress, Ambitions, and Obstacles," which features papers from the 2024 PLA Conference. Learn more and RSVP! www.eventbrite.com/e/the-plas-l...

The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 7d

Japan trade negotiator links $550bn investment in US to economic security asia.nikkei.com/economy/trad... via @NikkeiAsia
An NBR report examines US-Japan technology and economic security cooperation: www.nbr.org/publication/...

Japan trade negotiator links $550bn investment in US to economic security

Commitment to be funded by foreign exchange special account, limiting impact on yen

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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 10d

"China’s unilateral actions to change the status quo in 2020 at various points of the disputed border in eastern Ladakh were more significant and proved to be an inflection point in Indian perceptions of Beijing’s intentions."
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 10d

"'Ladakh is a highly sensitive region, sharing borders with both of India's rivals - China and Pakistan. We need to make sure that this area remains stable,' says Lt Gen Deependra Singh Hooda, who headed the Indian army's Northern Command from 2012-2016." bbc.com/news/article...

Ladakh: 'Broken promises' and violence push Himalayan beauty spot to the edge

Deadly protests in normally tranquil Ladakh came after years of anger boiled over, say locals.

bbc.com

The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 10d

China's new K visa beckons foreign tech talent as US hikes H-1B fee www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

See this free Asia Policy essay on the U.S.-China strategic competition for STEM talent: www.nbr.org/publication/...

China's new K visa beckons foreign tech talent as US hikes H-1B fee

China's new visa programme aimed at attracting foreign tech talent kicks off this week, a move seen boosting Beijing's fortunes in its geopolitical rivalry with Washington as a new U.S. visa policy prompts would-be applicants to scramble for alternatives.

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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 11d

The PLA Navy's hospital ship, the Silk Road Ark, arrived in Fiji today as part of its first overseas deployment: www.fijitimes.com.fj/shipping-tim....

NBR's 2024 report discusses strategic competition in Melanesia and pathways for further regional engagement: www.nbr.org/publication/....

SHIPPING TIMES | Silk Road Ark visit - The Fiji Times

THE Chinese naval hospital ship, Silk Road Ark arrives today in Fiji. The ship will be in the country for its humanitarian medical mission. Silk Road Ark, according to the People’s Republic of China’s...

www.fijitimes.com.fj

The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 11d

Charles Krusekopf provides an overview of #Mongolia’s #mineralresources, with a focus on its large deposits and growing exports of #copper, as well as the challenges Mongolia faces in developing its mineral resources and exporting them to markets beyond #China. www.nbr.org/publication/...

The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 11d

An analysis of Mongolia's mining sector on the Australian Trade and Investment Commission website references the NBR commentary "Mongolia’s Development of Critical Minerals: Opportunities and Challenges" by Charles Krusekopf: www.austrade.gov.au/en/news-and-...

Tap into Mongolia’s expanding mining future | Austrade

Mongolia’s mining industry advancements offer a range of opportunities for Australian METS.

www.austrade.gov.au

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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 11d

"[ #China's] resource demand will shift from commodities crucial to the old economy ( #oil, #coal, and #ironore) to those important for the new economy, notably #copper and minerals related to #battery production (particularly #lithium, #nickel, and #cobalt). www.nbr.org/publication/...

The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 11d

"Australia’s Prime Minister...called on China to import Australian iron ore...after reports on Wednesday that a state-run Chinese iron ore buyer had told steelmakers and traders to temporarily stop buying shipments from global mining giant BHP." apnews.com/article/aust...

Australian prime minister urges China to resume iron ore imports after reported trade disruption

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged China to import Australian iron ore without hindrance.

apnews.com

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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 12d

REGISTRATION IS OPEN | NBR's three-day executive education course on China’s People’s Liberation Army ( #PLA ) will be held on December 2–4 in Washington, D.C. Learn more and register! nbr.org/event/the-pe... #ChinaMilitary

The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 12d

The #AsiaPolicy roundtable "China’s #MilitaryCivilFusion Strategy: Development, Procurement, and Secrecy" with essays by Richard A. Bitzinger, Yoram Evron, and Zi Yang is available on Project MUSE @projectmuse.bsky.social : muse.jhu.edu/issue/43900 #China #Chinesemilitary

The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 12d

This roundtable investigates aspects of China’s #MilitaryCivilFusion strategy, including lessons from China’s past experience of #civilmilitary integration, the effects on China's #military procurement system, and the influence of the state secrecy system
www.nbr.org/publication/... #Chinesemilitary

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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 12d

NBR nonresident fellow Emily de La Bruyère: " #China has leveraged State-led industrial policy, a strategy of #militarycivilfusion ...to dominate the upstream of information and communication technologies–including #criticalmaterials, modules, and components" www.realcleardefense.com/articles/202...

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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 12d

Andrea Chloe Wong analyzes #China’s crisis response and management during the #ScarboroughShoal standoff with the #Philippines in 2012 and draws lessons for the Philippines as it continues to confront China’s #maritime aggression in the #SouthChinaSea. nbr.org/publication/...