Institute for China-America Studies
| Abbreviation | ICAS |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2015 |
| Type | 501(c)3 organization |
| 46-4867689 | |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
Executive director | Nong Hong |
| Affiliations | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China |
| Website | chinaus-icas |
The Institute for China-America Studies (ICAS) is a think tank operated by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in Washington, D.C.
ICAS was founded with funding from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China through the National Institute for South China Sea Studies (NISCSS), based in Haikou, in 2015.[1] It was the CCP's first foreign think tank.[2] It was formed in response to CCP general secretary Xi Jinping's call for CCP supporters to establish a presence in the United States to "go global" to "advance the Chinese narrative."[3] ICAS is led by academic Nong Hong.[4]
ICAS is known for its support of China's aggressive territorial claims in the South China Sea and advocacy for CCP interests in the U.S.[5] Its efforts have been described as CCP "propaganda".[6]
Reception
[edit]A U.S. government report from the United States–China Economic and Security Review Commission described ICAS as an attempt by the CCP to "directly inject its own voice into policy discussions" as "part of a campaign to introduce Beijing’s views on its territorial claims in the South China Sea to Washington".[7]
Foreign Policy reported that despite its significant funding, ICAS struggles in gaining credibility and attention in the U.S. due to its alignment with Beijing's views and lack of aggressive engagement and sophisticated operations within the think tank ecosystem.[1] It is viewed as part of China's multi-pronged strategy to force its will in the South China Sea against international law and as a mouthpiece for the CCP.[3][8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Fish, Isaac Stone (July 7, 2016). "Beijing Establishes a D.C. Think Tank, and No One Notices". Foreign Policy. Archived from the original on 2024-03-27. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ Brady, Anne-Marie (October 26, 2015). "China's Foreign Propaganda Machine". Wilson Center. Archived from the original on 2020-09-18. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ a b Diamond, Larry; Schell, Orville (2019-08-01). China's Influence and American Interests: Promoting Constructive Vigilance. Hoover Press. p. 81. ISBN 978-0-8179-2286-3. OCLC 1104533323. Archived from the original on 2020-05-28. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
- ^ "Nong Hong | The China Institute". University of Alberta. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ^ Hiebert, Kyle (January 4, 2023). "War Games Offer Partial Picture of a Future China-US Clash Over Taiwan". Centre for International Governance Innovation. Archived from the original on May 31, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ Economy, Elizabeth (December 22, 2017). "Beware Chinese Influence but Be Wary of a China Witch Hunt". Council on Foreign Relations. Archived from the original on 2024-03-03. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ Bowe, Alexander (August 24, 2018). "China's Overseas United Front Work" (PDF). U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on September 9, 2018. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ Schestowitz, Roy (2018-01-04). "The Chinese Communist Party has growing sway in Western universities". Democratic Audit. Archived from the original on 2024-06-12. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
Further reading
[edit]- Joske, Alex (June 9, 2020). "The party speaks for you: Foreign interference and the Chinese Communist Party's united front system" (PDF). Australian Strategic Policy Institute.
- Schrader, Matt (April 22, 2020). "Friends and Enemies: A Framework for Understanding Chinese Political Interference in Democratic Countries" (PDF). GMF Alliance for Securing Democracy.
- Bowe, Alexander (August 24, 2018). "China's Overseas United Front Work Background and Implications for the United States" (PDF). U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.