Publications

Deterrence and the Industrial Base: the U.S. and China

November 28, 2025 Larry M. Wortzel American Foreign Policy Council

China has emerged as America’s primary geopolitical, economic, and military rival, rapidly building a modern industrial base tightly aligned with its strategic ambitions. The United States, by contrast, now depends on overseas suppliers for key components and resources essential to its defense industrial base.

China Policy Monitor No. 1655

November 26, 2025 Joshua Eisenman

China criticizes, sanctions Japan over PM's Taiwan comments;
China builds the world's first floating artificial island;
UK set to approve new PRC mega embassy;
Amsterdam suspends Nexperia takeover;
Chinese stakes in Italy's energy grid raise red flags

China Policy Monitor No. 1654

November 24, 2025 Joshua Eisenman

China has invested $2.1 trillion in strategic sectors around the world;
MI5: PRC spies target UK lawmakers using LinkedIn;
Britain announces plan to counter PRC espionage;
China funds $29 million revamp of South African military base;
Beijing warns citizens of risks amid African gold rush

China Policy Monitor No. 1653

November 17, 2025 Joshua Eisenman

Beijing's AI-driven hacking campaign;
Trump-Xi meeting spurs agricultural deals;
China trade surplus with Germany hits new high;
China is a "very significant" challenge to German car companies;
Visa-free policy extended through 2026, Sweden added

China Policy Monitor No. 1652

November 10, 2025 Joshua Eisenman

Defunding RFA and VOA creates information void in Tibet;
Three PRC nationals arrested in Tbilisi for trying to buy uranium...;
...And three others busted for smuggling biological materials;
Chinese-made buses can be stopped remotely - Norway;
Xi commissions China's first supercarrier