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Deputy Director & Fellow @korea.csis.org - China's Weaponization of Trade: shorturl.at/X3yPG - Koreanists starter pack: go.bsky.app/U3Nm5FX - Personal website: andysaulim.com - Moonlighting at @citylightsofchina.bsky.social

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CSIS | Center for Strategic & International Studies @csis.org · 22/05/2026
WATCH | Four years into Pyongyang's commitment of munitions, missiles, and ground troops to Russia's war in Ukraine, what has the Korean People's Army actually learned — and brought home? More from @korea.csis.org: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw9MPKWxNCw
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Battlefield Lessons: What North Korea Has Learned in Ukraine?
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CSIS | Center for Strategic & International Studies @csis.org · 05/05/2026
In new analysis from @korea.csis.org, @victordcha.bsky.social and @andysaulim.com discuss the diplomatic importance of an upcoming football match between North Korea's Naegohyang Women’s Football Club and South Korea’s Suwon FC Women. Read the article here: bit.ly/4w5HFFb
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Can Sports Diplomacy Open a Door on the Korean Peninsula?
Sports diplomacy has always been an important tool of inter-Korean diplomacy, and the upcoming football match between North Korea’s Naegohyang Women’s Football Club and South Korea's Suwon FC Women in...
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 18/04/2026
🎧 ICYMI I @victordcha.bsky.social recently spoke on Vandenberg Flash Focus about his book “China’s Weaponization of Trade," co-authored with Ellen Kim and @andysaulim.com. 🔊 Listen on • Captivate: shorturl.at/GJf3y • YouTube: shorturl.at/WxDB0 • All Podcast Platforms: shorturl.at/NvzO5
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 19/04/2026
Recent @csis.org satellite imagery from this month shows the completion of a building at Yongbyon that is widely believed to be a new uranium enrichment plant for producing weapons-grade material for nuclear weapons, according to @iaeaorg.bsky.social. Read here:
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Suspected Uranium Enrichment Building at Yongbyon Complete - Beyond Parallel
Recent imagery shows the completion of a building at Yongbyon, widely believed to be a new uranium enrichment plant.
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Andy Lim @andysaulim.com · 07/04/2026
Good morning and good night from Seoul as we wrapped up day one of the Asan Plenum! Stay tuned for tomorrow's great sessions, including one with @csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social on responding to the rise of CRINK (China, Russia, Iran and North Korea). Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/g4O8h3Y...
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 05/04/2026
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social @andysaulim.com 는 현재 호르무즈 해협에 체류 중인 한국 소유 또는 한국이 운영하는 선박 26척 가운데 23척을 확인했다고 밝혔습니다. 해당 선단의 구성은 한국의 대외 무역 및 에너지 공급망 전반에 대한 노출도를 보여줍니다. 선박 유형은 원유 및 석유제품 운반선 17척, 벌크선 5척, 가스 운반선 2척, 컨테이너선 1척, 자동차 운반선 1척으로 구성돼 있습니다. 🔗 자세히 보기: www.csis.org/analysis/imp...
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 05/04/2026
“Watch Japan” as “Seoul will probably peg its courses of action based on what Japan does.” Now that two Japan-linked vessels have passed through the Strait of Hormuz....will Korea follow suit? 🔗 Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/imp... @csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social @andysaulim.com
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 02/04/2026
Risky to Cut a Deal with Iran: Any Seoul–Tehran deal could draw U.S. retaliation, but limited exemptions may be possible under current signals—likely covering only a small share of South Korean tankers. shorturl.at/8Z3Df
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The Impact of the Iran Conflict on South Korea: By the Numbers
One month into the Iran conflict, no noncombatant country has been hit harder than South Korea. The Lee government faces not just economic but political pressures as a result of the war.
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 02/04/2026
Watch Japan: On the Strait of Hormuz, Seoul is threading the needle between Iran and Washington, making it unlikely to move first and instead watching Japan’s approach. shorturl.at/8Z3Df
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The Impact of the Iran Conflict on South Korea: By the Numbers
One month into the Iran conflict, no noncombatant country has been hit harder than South Korea. The Lee government faces not just economic but political pressures as a result of the war.
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 02/04/2026
High Political Stakes: The war brings political as well as economic pressure for the Lee government, with potential effects on June’s local elections and the balance within the ruling party. shorturl.at/8Z3Df
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The Impact of the Iran Conflict on South Korea: By the Numbers
One month into the Iran conflict, no noncombatant country has been hit harder than South Korea. The Lee government faces not just economic but political pressures as a result of the war.
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 02/04/2026
South Korea’s official petroleum reserve position looks more robust on paper than in operational reality. At Korea’s actual refinery throughput of 2.9 million barrels per day, government-only stocks will only last 34 days. After the recent IEA reserve release, it may now be down to 26 days. (6/10)
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 02/04/2026
Beyond crude oil dependence, South Korea also has dependencies on helium, naphtha and LNG supplies that transits through the Strait of Hormuz. (5/10)
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 02/04/2026
Three out of four major South Korean refiners have U.S. or Saudi ownership stakes. (4/10)
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 02/04/2026
Since the conflict began, South Korean shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively halted. In February, there were 33 South Korean–flagged ships that transited through the Gulf, excluding additional South Korean–owned or operated (but not flagged) ships. (3/10)
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 02/04/2026
CSIS identified 23 of 26 South Korean–owned or operated ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. The fleet’s composition reflects the full breadth of South Korea’s trade exposure: 17 crude and oil tankers, 5 bulk carriers, 2 gas carriers, a container ship, and an auto carrier. (2/10)
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 02/04/2026
The Impact of the Iran Conflict on South Korea: By the Numbers Seoul faces mounting pressure with four policy paths involving high political stakes, Japan's moves, risks in dealing with Iran, and Russian exemptions. @csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social @andysaulim.com Thread⬇️ (1/10) shorturl.at/8Z3Df
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The Impact of the Iran Conflict on South Korea: By the Numbers
One month into the Iran conflict, no noncombatant country has been hit harder than South Korea. The Lee government faces not just economic but political pressures as a result of the war.
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 24/03/2026
📖 Midwest Book Tour Starting today, @csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social will discuss his book China’s Weaponization of Trade: 1️⃣ @global-affairs.bsky.social — shorturl.at/NDWpW 2️⃣ Wheaton College — shorturl.at/0VC3L 3️⃣ Indiana University — shorturl.at/H61yE 4️⃣ Ohio State University — shorturl.at/orqKF
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 24/03/2026
📸🎥 ICYMI: Photos from the live event, featuring @victordcha.bsky.social with @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social and Paul Heer on China’s Weaponization of Trade. ▶️ Catch the full talk on YouTube: shorturl.at/3RH1I
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 24/03/2026
🔴 LIVE NOW Join @victordcha.bsky.social @csis.org, Paul Heer, and @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social at @global-affairs.bsky.social as they examine how economic coercion differs from traditional sanctions and what can be done to counter it. 🎥 Watch via YouTube: shorturl.at/o1e0x
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When Commerce Becomes Coercion: Navigating Weaponized Interdependence
Economic interdependence was once seen as a source of stability. Today, major powers are turning it into a weapon. China uses market access and supply chains...
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CSIS | Center for Strategic & International Studies @csis.org · 12/03/2026
Today, CSIS announces retired Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, the 19th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has been named our next CEO, succeeding John Hamre, who announced last year that he will retire after 26 years of transformational leadership. Read more: bit.ly/4b383Ha
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 09/03/2026
📢Last week to apply: Spring/Summer 2026 Interns! Applications for the @csis.org Korea Chair Spring/Summer 2026 internship close this week. Gain hands-on experience in Korean policy, research, and analysis at D.C.'s leading think tank. Apply by March 13🔽 careers.csis.org/opportunitie...
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 09/03/2026
NEW @csis.org REPORT (A thread⬇️) The Yelabuga UAV Factory in Russia is a real-world example of the deepening collaboration between the so-called CRINK countries of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea.
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A Closer Look at the Yelabuga UAV Factory - Beyond Parallel
Satellite imagery shows rapid expansion of Russian UAV and UCAV production infrastructure at the Yelabuga Special Economic Zone, with reports suggesting potential North Korean labor involvement.
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CSDS Brussels @csds.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
In this episode of CSIS' "The Capital Cable", Ramón Pacheco Pardo joins other leading Korean experts Sydney Seiler and Lami Kim to unpack everything you need to know about the Ninth Party Congress in the DPRK. Hosted by Mark Lippert. Watch www.youtube.com/watch?app=de... @korea.csis.org
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Andy Lim @andysaulim.com · 02/03/2026
In Berlin for the next 3 days for a conference. Any suggestions welcomed!
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Stanford APARC @aparc.stanford.edu · 26/02/2026
LiVE NOW on @csis.org @korea.csis.org‬ The Impossible State | APARC's Gi-Wook Shin discusses his book, The Four Talent Giants: how Japan, Australia, China, and India built economic power by using distinct national human resources development strategies. www.youtube.com/watch?v=THR2...
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The Four Talent Giants | The Impossible State
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CSIS | Center for Strategic & International Studies @csis.org · 23/02/2026
🧵The U.S. Supreme Court declared President Trump’s use of IEEPA to impose global tariffs against U.S. trading partners illegal. @geopolitics.csis.org assesses how governments and key sectors around the world are likely to react. Learn more: www.csis.org/analysis/sta...
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State of Play: The Global Impact of the SCOTUS Decision on IEEPA Tariffs
On February 20, the U.S. Supreme Court declared President Donald Trump’s use of IEEPA to impose global tariffs against U.S. trading partners illegal. CSIS experts assess how governments and key sector...
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CSIS | Center for Strategic & International Studies @csis.org · 23/02/2026
@korea.csis.org expert @victordcha.bsky.social notes that both the U.S. and South Korea face 2026 elections that will be seen as a popular mandate of government policies, raising the stakes of answering the questions now posed on the status of the joint trade agreement.
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 10/02/2026
Photo Credit: Chey Institute for Advanced Studies
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CSIS | Center for Strategic & International Studies @csis.org · 04/02/2026
Tomorrow | The Trump administration recently released the 2026 National Defense Strategy, outlining defense priorities for the next four years. @korea.csis.org discusses implications for Asia. Listen in: www.csis.org/events/trumps-national…
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Trump's National Defense Strategy and Asia | The Capital Cable #128 | CSIS Events
The Trump administration recently released the 2026 National Defense Strategy, outlining defense priorities for the next four years. What are the key implications of the NDS for Asia?
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 28/01/2026
NEW @csis.org @geopolitics.csis.org imagery analysis and AIS data collection find that China started relocating the Atlantic Amsterdam from inside the Provisional Measures Zone (PMZ), Jan 27. Read our story by @victordcha.bsky.social, Jennifer Jun and AMTI 🔽 beyondparallel.csis.org/china-begins...
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China Begins Relocating Structure from PMZ - Beyond Parallel
CSIS imagery analysis and AIS data collection finds that China has begun relocating the Atlantic Amsterdam from inside the Provisional Measures Zone (PMZ) on January 27.
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CSIS | Center for Strategic & International Studies @csis.org · 28/01/2026
Friday | @korea.csis.org hosts a special live recording of The Impossible State to discuss North Korea's direction in 2026, focusing on the diplomatic front with Moscow, Beijing, and beyond. Register to watch here: www.csis.org/events/impos...
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The Impossible State Live Podcast: North Korea in 2026: Intentions, Realities, and Response | CSIS Events
What can we expect out of Pyongyang in the new year? Sydney Seiler hosts a discussion with two leading experts on this issue on The Impossible State podcast. 
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 28/01/2026
NEW @csis.org imagery analysis and AIS data collection finds that China has begun relocating the Atlantic Amsterdam from inside the Provisional Measures Zone (PMZ) on January 27. Read our new story by @victordcha.bsky.social, Jennifer Jun and AMTI 🔽
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China Begins Relocating Structure from PMZ - Beyond Parallel
CSIS imagery analysis and AIS data collection finds that China has begun relocating the Atlantic Amsterdam from inside the Provisional Measures Zone (PMZ) on January 27.
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 26/01/2026
@csis.org launched China’s Weaponization of Trade with @victordcha.bsky.social, Ellen Kim, and @andysaulim.com—documenting 600+ cases of China’s economic coercion. Join our conversation with insights from experts @bethanyallen.bsky.social and Melanie Hart. 📺 ICYMI:
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China's Weaponization of Trade: Resistance Through Collective Resilience
0:00 Intro 9:56 Book Idea 22:20 Beijing Rules 30:28 The Firm: Helping Allies 36:25 Responding to China's Economic Coercion 39:53 US Response Playbook 41:41 Collective Resilience Strategy 49:11…
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 22/01/2026
Thank you everyone for coming to our book launch for China's Weaponization of Trade. Thanks to @willtodman.bsky.social, Melanie Hart, @bethanyallen.bsky.social and @victordcha.bsky.social for an important conversation on economic coercion, and a shoutout to all our interns who worked on the book!
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CSIS | Center for Strategic & International Studies @csis.org · 21/01/2026
STARTING NOW: @korea.csis.org and @geopolitics.csis.org host a book launch for @victordcha.bsky.social, Ellen Kim and @andysaulim.com's new book: China's Weaponization of Trade: Resistance Through Collective Resilience. Watch here: www.csis.org/events/book-...
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Book Launch | China's Weaponization of Trade: Resistance Through Collective Resilience | CSIS Events
Please join the Korea Chair at CSIS for a discussion of Victor Cha, Ellen Kim and Andy Lim's new book: China's Weaponization of Trade.
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 21/01/2026
🔴 HAPPENING NOW | China’s Weaponization of Trade Join us for the book launch of @csis.org @geopolitics.csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social, Ellen Kim, and @andysaulim.com, where experts discuss China’s use of economic coercion. ➡️RSVP: www.csis.org/events/book-...
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 21/01/2026
TODAY 2PM | China’s Weaponization of Trade Join us for the book launch of @csis.org @geopolitics.csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social, Ellen Kim, and @andysaulim.com, where experts discuss China’s use of economic coercion. ➡️RSVP: www.csis.org/events/book-...
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Andy Lim @andysaulim.com · 20/01/2026
It's finally out! Get your copy of China's Weaponization of Trade from@columbiaup.bsky.social This book couldn't have been possible without the steadfast patience and ingenuity of @csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social and Ellen Kim and research help from dozens of former interns Any feedback welcome!
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 19/01/2026
IN 2 DAYS | China’s Weaponization of Trade Join us for the book launch of @csis.org @geopolitics.csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social, Ellen Kim, and @andysaulim.com, where experts discuss China’s use of economic coercion. ➡️RSVP: www.csis.org/events/book-...
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Andy Lim @andysaulim.com · 16/01/2026
#1 HOT🔥 new release in "political trades and tariffs" on Amazon! Our new book China's Weaponization of Trade is coming out January 20. Don't forget to join us for our book launch event with @csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social & others on January 21 at CSIS. www.csis.org/events/book-...
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 16/01/2026
🪙China’s Weaponization of Trade🪙 Join us for the book launch of @csis.org @geopolitics.csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social, Ellen Kim, and @andysaulim.com, where experts discuss China’s use of economic coercion. ➡️RSVP: www.csis.org/events/book-...
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 13/01/2026
TOMORROW | 8:45 AM EST What will the Indo-Pacific look like in 2026? Join @csis.org @geopolitics.csis.org experts as they break down the future of the U.S. alliance network, regional economies, tech competition, and the rise of authoritarian power. 👉 RSVP: www.csis.org/events/indo-...
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 15/12/2025
THIS FRIDAY | December 19, 2025 | 9:30 AM ET On this week’s Capital Cable, @csis.org Mark Lippert, @victordcha.bsky.social, @sydseiler.bsky.social, and @brookings.edu Andrew Yeo forecast what's ahead for the Korean Peninsula in 2026. 🔗This Friday: www.csis.org/events/what-...
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What to Expect from the Two Koreas in 2026? | The Capital Cable #126 | CSIS Events
What to expect from the Korean Peninsula in 2026? Will Donald Trump meet Kim Jong-un? Will Lee Jae Myung meet Kim Jong-un?
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 14/12/2025
NEW: China’s Strategic Economic Coercion to Korea In the first of a three-part @csis.org Korea Chair series on China's Strategic Value to Korea, @victordcha.bsky.social looks at the likelihood of China's economic coercion against Korea. Watch here ▶️ youtu.be/30iXc6cKRQc
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Reassessing China’s Strategic Value to Korea: China's Economic Coercion (Part 1)
In the first of a three-part CSIS Korea Chair series on Reassessing China's Strategic Value to Korea, Victor Cha looks at the likelihood of China's economic coercion against Korea. CSIS 한국 석좌에서 새로…
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 15/12/2025
China has been building structures in and around the Korea-China Provisional Measures Zone. @csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social observes these activities mirror Beijing's "creeping sovereignty" grey zone tactics previously used. 🎥10-minute explainer:
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Creeping Sovereignty: What is China Building in the Yellow Sea (West Sea?) | Explainer Video
What is China building in the area in and around the Korea-China Provisional Measures Zone (PMZ) in the Yellow Sea (West Sea)? Is it really only for fishing, or are there dual-nature capabilities…
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Victor Cha @victordcha.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
China is now doing in the West Sea what it did in the South China Sea. And no one is paying attention — here is a quick explainer.
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 12/12/2025
China's buoys and structures in the Korea-China PMZ and vessel harassment mirror Beijing's "creeping sovereignty" tactics used in the South and East China Seas. @csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social gives policy recommendations for U.S. and Korea. Read here⬇️ beyondparallel.csis.org/creeping-sov...
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 09/12/2025
China's buoys and structures in the Korea-China PMZ and vessel harassment mirror Beijing's "creeping sovereignty" tactics used in the South and East China Seas. @csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social gives policy recommendations for U.S. and Korea. Read here: beyondparallel.csis.org/creeping-sov...
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