INSS China research focuses on Chinese national objectives and strategy, military modernization, regional strategy and territorial disputes, and the foundations of national power and innovation. Key focus area include military reforms aimed at increasing jointness, nuclear modernization, space and cyber capabilities, relations with the United States and neighboring countries, and efforts to use diplomatic, economic, and military instruments to expand Chinese influence regionally and globally. This research informs U.S. strategy toward China across all dimensions of competition, including development of strategic and operational concepts that exploit Chinese weaknesses and enhance U.S. readiness, alliances, interoperability, and combat capability.