Institute for China-American Studies
The Institute for China-American Studies (ICAS) is a think tank founded and funded by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in Washington, D.C..
The institute was founded in 2014 and receives funding from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China.[1] It is known for supporting China's territorial claims in the South China Sea and attempting to advocating in the United States for the CCP's claims.[2]
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Foreign Policy reported that ICAS struggles in gaining credibility and attention in the United States 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][4]
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.
- ^ "War Games Offer Partial Picture of a Future China-US Clash Over Taiwan". Centre for International Governance Innovation. January 3, 2023. Archived from the original on May 31, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ Tiezzi, Shannon. "China's Academic Battle for the South China Sea". The Diplomat. Archived from the original on 2024-03-27. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ "Chinese Influence & American Interests" (PDF). Asia Society. Stanford University. 2018. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2024-01-06. Retrieved 2024-03-27.