China Research Group

A group set up by UK MPs to promote fresh thinking about how Britain should respond to the rise of China.

[China Research Group @ChinaResearchGp]

Regular podcaster with us Charlie Parton reviews another of our fellow podcasters, Steve Tsang, and Olivia Cheung’s new book on the Thoughts of Chairman Xi.

It’s more important than ever before that we better understand the state of mind of autocrats.

https://t.co/OeddQqFS2y

[China Research Group @ChinaResearchGp]

Nigel Inkster is right, we need more Chinese language skills & cultural awareness.

That’s why we’ve been pushing for a Chinese Civilisation A-Level, also why we successfully fought against de-funding of organisations which educate civil servants on China.
https://t.co/1xDl6RgOOC

[China Research Group @ChinaResearchGp]

The CCP appears to be building espionage hubs along its disputed border with India in occupied Tibet.

Recent satellite imagery shows new radar and electronic warfare facilities in the mountains including an expansive radome. https://t.co/hdr8P3LGkW

[China Research Group @ChinaResearchGp]

Reports that Liz Truss MP lobbied ministers to ‘expedite’ exports of defence equipment to China. The export was blocked by Government.

Our chair: “De-mining equipment is subject to robust export controls for good reason.”

https://t.co/qoqOyuzuL2

[Lyle Morris @LyleJMorris]

BREAKING: China's first response to the Taiwan elections:

BEIJING, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Saturday commented on the outcomes of Taiwan leadership and legislature elections.

Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said the results reveal that the Democratic Progressive Party cannot represent the mainstream public opinion on the island.

Noting that Taiwan is China's Taiwan, Chen said that the elections will not change the basic landscape and development trend of cross-Strait relations, will not alter the shared aspiration of compatriots across the Taiwan Strait to forge closer ties, and will not impede the inevitable trend of China's reunification.

"Our stance on resolving the Taiwan question and realizing national reunification remains consistent, and our determination is as firm as rock," Chen said.

"We will adhere to the 1992 Consensus that embodies the one-China principle and firmly oppose the separatist activities aimed at 'Taiwan independence' as well as foreign interference," Chen said.

He said the mainland will work with relevant political parties, groups and people from various sectors in Taiwan to boost cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation, enhance cross-Strait integrated development, jointly promote Chinese culture, and advance the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations as well as the cause of national reunification.

https://t.co/b5JdchDKcA

[Alicia Kearns MP @aliciakearns]

Very many congratulations to Vice President @ChingteLai on your victory in the Presidential election.

Thank you @iingwen for your steady leadership and commitment to protect the right of all Taiwanese to self-determination.

Taiwan remains our friend and ally, your commitment to democracy an example to so many in your region.

[China Research Group @ChinaResearchGp]

Taiwan holds its election today - across the water the CCP will be watching closely, whilst Chinese communities will see what real democracy looks like.

[Hong Kong Free Press HKFP @hkfp]

‘I am Taiwanese now’: Hongkongers who have moved to the democratic island cherish their right to vote

🔗 https://t.co/29KfCTYMe0

[China Research Group @ChinaResearchGp]

China’s brute protectionism and dumping practices have not only undermined Western competitors but also seen the CCP attempt to corner the global mining sector for key critical minerals needed to build EV’s, like lithium, cobalt, nickel and copper.

https://t.co/quucFQesP6

[China Research Group @ChinaResearchGp]

Xi Jinping has purged 9 high-ranking Generals from the National People’s Congress as well as officially replacing Former Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu whose disappearance is still without explanation.

Deep corruption within the system causing significant headaches for Xi.

[China Research Group @ChinaResearchGp]

Is there a mass purge going on in the Chinese Communist Party?

Charlie Parton gives his view 👇🏻

[China Research Group @ChinaResearchGp]

In what many would consider the least surprising New Year’s resolution for Xi Jinping to make.

Although his previous statements suggest a longer timeline before Xi could be ready or attempt to capture Taiwan than in the next year.

[DW News @dwnews]

During his New Year's address, China's President Xi Jinping said his country would "surely be reunified" with Taiwan. https://t.co/2QpnsE6QyE

[China Research Group @ChinaResearchGp]

Tony Chung has fled Hong Kong for refuge in the UK.

He was the first person to be arrested on charges of violating the National Security Law.

https://t.co/YJLVfzzJIu

[China Research Group @ChinaResearchGp]

Insightful research which demonstrates that TikTok is feeding content to users in line with CCP interests and priorities.

[Network Contagion Research Institute @ncri_io]

TikTok's Global Platform Anomalies Align with the Chinese Communist Party's Geostrategic Objectives

In collaboration + @RutgersU, our report takes a data-driven approach: Does TikTok promote or demote content on the basis of CCP interests?

Short answer: It certainly seems so🧵

[China Research Group @ChinaResearchGp]

Is there a mass purge going on in the Chinese Communist Party?

Charlie Parton gives his view 👇🏻

[China Research Group @ChinaResearchGp]

Our Chair @aliciakearns discusses concerns around Temu’s mandatory data privacy rules and how it uses users’ data, lack of accountability in its supply chains and a likely reliance on Uyghur forced labour.

https://t.co/CNljBQfN4t

[China Research Group @ChinaResearchGp]

We've released our second podcast!

@aliciakearns and Charlie Parton are diving into China's United Front Work Department.

Give it a listen 👇
https://t.co/ypWUBIV42o

[Alicia Kearns MP @aliciakearns]

Tomorrow the CCP’s sham trial of British Citizen Jimmy Lai will begin.

He faces charges that are politically motivated.

The British Embassy must attend this sham trial, and make clear we do not recognise the charges he faces.

https://t.co/nq7ULwEQGZ

[China Research Group @ChinaResearchGp]

🚨Our next podcast is out!

Our Chair @aliciakearns talks to China expert Charlie Parton about the CCP’s United Front Work Department.

Answers all the questions you might have about the UFWD.

https://t.co/ypWUBIV42o

[China Research Group @ChinaResearchGp]

China features heavily in this @CommonsForeign report on Critical Minerals.

The committee calls for comprehensive mapping of supply chains for critical industries, and action to reduce risks from single source reliance and capture of processing industries.

[Alicia Kearns MP @aliciakearns]

Published our @CommonsForeign report on Critical Mineral Resilience.

The challenge isn’t geological, it’s geopolitical.

These minerals power our every day living, the green transition & our nation’s defences: aggressive capture by autocrats is a threat.
https://t.co/cyEJx8660G

[Lord Bethell @JimBethell]

@tiktok_uk watchers! Ahoy!

I’d like to understand this uncharacteristically blunt missive from @ofcom.

“..may not have been complete and accurate”. They haven’t been telling porkies, have they? 🐖

https://t.co/WVqJWuC5Sx

[Demetri @Dimi]

INVESTIGATION #ChinaSpies

How a Chinese spy ran a Belgian politician as an intelligence asset — Joint investigation with @DerSpiegel & @LeMondefr based on 3.5 years of texts between the MSS case officer and his asset in Brussels.

https://t.co/PLOxDaAQ7L