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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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China’s Military AI Wish List

Emelia Probasco, Sam Bresnick, and Cole McFaul
| February 2026

This report examines thousands of Chinese-language open-source requests for proposal (RFPs) published by the People’s Liberation Army between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2024. The RFPs the authors reviewed offer insights into the PLA’s priorities and ambitions for AI-enabled military technologies associated with C5ISRT: command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting.

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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.

Translation

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.

Translation

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.

Translation

China Association for Science and Technology 2019 Budget

September 2, 2020

See our original translation of the 2019 budget of the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST).

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Chinese Academy of Engineering 2019 Budget

September 2, 2020

See our original translation of the 2019 budget for the Chinese Academy of Engineering, a PRC government body responsible for scientific research and for providing strategic scientific and technological input to PRC decision-makers.

Translation

National Natural Science Foundation of China 2019 Annual Budget

September 2, 2020

See our original translation of the 2019 budget for the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC).

Translation

Ministry of Public Security 2019 Budget

September 2, 2020

This is an original CSET translation of the 2019 budget of the PRC Ministry of Public Security, which is responsible for China's police forces and for maintaining social stability.

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2017 Budget of the Former State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs

August 18, 2020

See our original translation of the final 2017 budget for the PRC State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs (SAFEA).