A Brighter Future: Prospects for Europe-Taiwan cooperation in next-generation solar
This report explores how Europe and Taiwan can work together to take advantage of the untapped potential of next-generation solar technologies. With China currently dominating the solar photovoltaic (PV) market, this collaboration offers a compelling alternative for a fairer, cleaner, and more resilient solar future.
Web of Control: Hong Kong’s Crackdown on Internet Freedom
This report examines the deteriorating landscape of internet freedom in Hong Kong, focusing on recent legal changes, the role of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) companies, and the broader implications for digital rights and business operations. ICT companies’ complicity has often added to extra-legal challenges to such freedom. This report examines the decline of internet freedom in Hong Kong, underpinned by a raft of legal changes and the complicity of some ICT companies in implementing new restrictions. The deterioration of internet freedom in Hong Kong has far reaching ramifications for digital rights and business risks.
Implementing the UK’s ‘China audit’
Andrew Yeh and Sam Goodman outline how the UK government should carry out its promised audit of the UK-China relationship, with a focus on economic security.
The Hidden Role of the Chinese Communist Party in UK-China Joint Educational Institutes
Tau Yang examines the hidden governance role of the Chinese Communist Party within UK universities’ Transnational Education partnerships in the PRC. The report highlights the need for the UK Government and universities to scrutinise and respond to the CCP's influence in these partnerships, known as the Joint Educational Institutes (JEIs).
Key questions facing the next UK government on China
Andrew Yeh and Sam Goodman explore the five major questions for the incoming UK government to consider
Mapping out the UK’s Response to Grey Zone Escalations against Taiwan
Andrew Yeh explores the PRC’s grey zone escalations against Taiwan and proposes ways for the UK to respond and support Taiwan.
Taiwan’s exclusion from the multilateral system - submission to UK Foreign Affairs Committee inquiry
In response to a call for evidence from the UK House of Common Foreign Affairs Committee for its inquiry into “International Relations within the Multilateral System”, Andrew Yeh recommends that the UK continue to support Taiwan’s participation in the UN-led multilateral system and other “minilateral” organisations.
China’s role at the UN - submission to UK Foreign Affairs Committee inquiry
On behalf of the CSRI, Sam Goodman puts forward recommendations for the UK to have a more robust approach to UN-led and other multilateral institutions as a submission to a recent UK House of Commons Foreign Affairs Select Committee call for evidence.
The Alibaba Problem: Will outbound investment restrictions on AI cover Alibaba?
Sam Goodman explores the implications of the potential inclusion of Alibaba in outbound investment restrictions regimes under consideration in the West.
Briefing on Taiwan's Presidential and Legislative Elections 2024
The CSRI team explores the state of play in the upcoming presidential and legislative elections in Taiwan.