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“ The U.S. needs to work closely with not only its Five Eyes allies but also its NATO and Indo-Pacific allies and partners to ensure that former defense personnel that operates important U.S.-led weapons platforms are not being recruited to assist the PLA.”
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October 17, 2022
“ For the 20th National Congress, if Xi reduces the Politburo Standing Committee further or surrounds himself with members squarely loyal to him personally, I think that is a good signal that Xi not only feels comfortable with his standing in the party, but that he could push even more muscular policies on ethnic minorities in the PRC (like the Uyghurs and others) as well as on Hong Kong and Taiwan.”
“ Most owners of these platforms have had to remain neutral on issues related to politics and geopolitics. [Musk's] freewheeling style of communicating with authoritarians is certainly going to create challenges with how the platform is perceived.”
“ In the past when we've seen China weigh in on ostensibly domestic issues like police brutality, it's always had a China flavor to it. But if this new activity is indicative of a larger strategy, I think it would indicate a bit of a sea change.”
“ There is a risk that the Chinese state may be able to amass data - whether it's genetic surveillance information or more traditional information about political opinions or activity through these systems.”
“ If President Biden plans to defend Taiwan, then he should make sure the U.S. military has the capability to do so. Rhetorical support that isn't backed up by real capabilities is unlikely to strengthen deterrence.”
“ Given Chinese authorities' past history of harassing political opponents outside of China, the information available to this agent could negatively impact the safety and well-being of political activists around the world.”
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