China's arms exports declined by 23 per cent in last 10 years: Report

China’s arms exports have significantly declined over the last decade, reflecting a strategic pivot toward domestic military modernization amidst rising geopolitical tensions. Rather than prioritizing international sales, Beijing appears to be stockpiling resources to address regional threats and potential conflicts with Taiwan. This shift suggests that as global instability grows, China is increasingly focusing on strengthening its internal defense capabilities rather than expanding its footprint in the global arms market, marking a departure from its previous growth trajectory. Simultaneously, there are growing concerns regarding indirect support for Russia’s war in Ukraine, involving dual-use technologies and components supplied by various Chinese entities. While the government maintains a neutral stance, the rise in exports of electronics and drones to conflict zones highlights the challenges in distinguishing between commercial and military applications. This ambiguity underscores the complexity of global supply chains and the difficulty in enforcing non-proliferation norms when civilian and military technologies increasingly overlap. For open data initiatives, this trend emphasizes the critical need for transparent, verifiable data on military supply chains and dual-use goods. Accurate tracking of these flows is essential for understanding shifts in global security dynamics and holding state and non-state actors accountable. As traditional arms markets consolidate and new patterns of indirect support emerge, accessible and high-quality data becomes vital for researchers, policymakers, and civil society to monitor compliance with international norms and assess the true nature of military-industrial partnerships.

Source: bignewsnetwork.com
Published on 2023-04-14

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