Institute for China-America Studies
The Institute for China-America Studies (ICAS) is a think tank founded in Washington, D.C.. which focuses on the United States-Chinese relationship.
The institute was founded in 2014 and receives funding from the National Institute for South China Sea Studies (NISCSS), which is funded by the Chinese government.[1] It is known for supporting China's territorial claims in the South China Sea and advocacy in the United States for the Chinese Communist Party's claims.[2]
Reactions
[edit]Foreign Policy reported that despite its significant funding, 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]
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.
- ^ Hiebert, Kyle (January 4, 2023). "War Games Offer Partial Picture of a Future China-US Clash Over Taiwan". Centre for International Governance Innovation. Archived from the original on May 31, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ "Chinese Influence & American Interests" (PDF). Asia Society. Stanford University. 2018. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2024-01-06. Retrieved 2024-03-27.