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CSET produces evidence-driven analysis in a variety of forms, from informative graphics and translations to expert testimony and published reports. Our key areas of inquiry are the foundations of artificial intelligence — such as talent, data and computational power — as well as how AI can be used in cybersecurity and other national security settings. We also do research on the policy tools that can be used to shape AI’s development and use, and on biotechnology.

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CSET’s 2024 Annual Report

Center for Security and Emerging Technology
| March 2025

In 2024, CSET continued to deliver impactful, data-driven analysis at the intersection of emerging technology and security policy. Explore our annual report to discover key research highlights, expert testimony, and new analytical tools — all aimed at shaping informed, strategic decisions around AI and emerging tech.

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Xi Jinping: Certain Major Issues for Our National Medium- to Long-Term Economic and Social Development Strategy

November 11, 2020

See our original translation of a speech given by Chinese President Xi Jinping in April 2020 at the seventh meeting of the Central Financial and Economic Affairs Commission.

Translation

2019 Nationwide Statistical Communiqué on Science and Technology Spending and Investment

See our original translation of a document providing statistics on Chinese technical research and development spending in 2019. The data is broken down by industry and region and shows a significant increase in R&D expenditures in 2019.

Translation

National Medium- to Long-Term Civilian Space Infrastructure Development Plan (2015-2025)

See our original translation of a document that lays out the PRC government’s priorities for developing China’s civilian space infrastructure through 2025. It recommends that China reduce its reliance on foreign civilian satellite technology, but also advocates for continued use of international exchanges and technology transfer as ways to catch up to more technologically advanced countries in space infrastructure.

Translation

Xi Jinping: Speech at the Symposium of Scientists

See our original translation of a speech that Xi delivered to a meeting of academics in 2020 that he convened to solicit input for China’s upcoming 14th Five-Year Plan.

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Xi Jinping: Speech at the Symposium of Experts in Economic and Social Fields

September 30, 2020

See our original translation of a speech that Xi delivered to a meeting of academics in 2020 that he convened to solicit input for China’s upcoming 14th Five-Year Plan.

Translation

New Chinese Ambitions for ‘Strategic Emerging Industries,’ Translated

September 29, 2020

This translation is the result of collaboration between CSET and the DigiChina Project, based at the Stanford University Cyber Policy Center and a joint effort with New America.

Translation

A New Occupation—An Analytical Report on Current Employment Prospects for AI Engineers and Technicians

September 10, 2020

Read our original translation of a PRC government report that analyzes the AI industry in China and concludes that demand for AI professionals continues to exceed supply. The U.S. job market continues to attract the majority of highly qualified Chinese AI researchers, the report finds.

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Revisions to the Content of the Catalog of Prohibited or Restricted Technology Exports

September 2, 2020

See our original translation of the PRC Ministry of Commerce technology export restrictions that would likely complicate the proposed sale of short video app TikTok to a U.S. buyer.

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2019 Budget

September 2, 2020

See our original translation of the 2019 budget for the PRC Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).

Translation

Example Applications of Digital Health Technology for Epidemic Prevention and Control (Third Phase)

September 2, 2020

See our original translation excerpt from a Chinese government think tank report on China's use of digital health technology to fight COVID-19.