The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission published their 2018 Annual Report on November 14, 2018. Here are some notes from the report.
Chapters:
Chapter 3 Section 2- China's Relations with U.S. Allies and Partners
- Key Findings
- Introduction
- Recommendations
- Beijing’s Objectives in Its Relations with U.S. Allies and Partners
- Undermine U.S. influence in the Indo-Pacific and reorder the region to China’s advantage
- Acquire critical technologies and political influence in Europe
- Undermine the EU’s ability to coordinate China policy
- Suppress criticism and promote positive views of the CCP
- Advance the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
- Beijing’s Influence Toolbox
- Large-Scale Investment: Potent Tool of Active and Passive Influence
- Investment Screening Mechanism under Discussion in Europe
- Diplomatic Engagement: High-Level Visits from the Pacific Islands to Central Europe
- Signs of European Concern and Resilience
- Economic Punishment for Countries Opposing Beijing
- Targeted Countries Struggle to Respond
- “Sharp Power” and Perception Management
- [Soft, Hard, and “Sharp” Power]
- Media Pressure and Partnerships
- Co-opting and Subverting Opponents
- [CCP Influence Operations and the United Front]
- Influencing China Policy in Australia, New Zealand, and Latin America
- Purchasing Political Influence
- Canberra Responds Aggressively, Wellington Begins to Take Threat Seriously
- [Beijing’s Multifaceted Pressure Campaign against Taiwan]
- Implications for the United States
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