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Introducing my latest project, "Tracking PRC Defense Research Labs: One at a Time, All the Time." This initiative builds upon Data Abyss's PRC Defense Laboratories Tracker, which now identifies over 190 defense-focused labs across PRC institutions. These labs, often categorized as national defense science and technology key laboratories, national defense key discipline laboratories, or Ministry of Education national defense labs, frequently mask their military connections with misleading English translations. These tools go beyond surface-level names, meticulously uncovering these labs’ true affiliations and defense-oriented purposes. By leveraging the PRC Defense Laboratories Tracker, this project provides unparalleled transparency into PRC’s defense research infrastructure, ensuring up-to-date and accurate insights. If you'd like to contribute in identifying new commonly used english names of these PRC Defense Research Labs, drop me a comment or note! Check the comments for the link to the PRC Defense Laboratories Tracker. #china #ccp #pla #defense #intelligence #comingforyou #dod #intel #osint #labs #research #tracker #fvey #partners #researchsecurity #security #science https://lnkd.in/gGQpyuJw

"Infrasound weapons, operating at frequencies below 20 Hz, harness the unique ability to cause resonance within human organs and brainwaves, leading to cognitive and physiological impairments (Zhang & Qin, 2024). These weapons can induce effects ranging from mild discomfort and dizziness to severe psychological distress, unconsciousness, and even organ failure. They operate primarily through the principle of resonance, which amplifies the effects on specific body systems, making them highly potent tools in lethal and non-lethal warfare. The killing threshold mentioned in the paper "Study on Infrasound Field Characteristics of Anti-Frogman Infrasound Weapons" refers to infrasound levels at 150 dB, where it can cause pathological changes in human organs, leading to significant physiological damage and potentially death. It is noted that at 150 dB, human tolerance is limited to only 2-3 minutes. 7 Experimental studies on animals, such as dogs, monkeys, and baboons, show that at 172 dB, breathing becomes extremely difficult, and at 195 dB, immediate death occurs when exposed to 6-9 Hz infrasound frequencies. (Huang & Zhang, 2016). Infrasound weapons can be categorized into two main types: neurotype and organotype. These weapons differ in their target focus—either brain activity or internal organs." Report can be found in the comments! https://lnkd.in/gNT82HiD #ccp #pla #cognitivewarfare #cognitive #soundweapons #warfare #intelligence #defense #neuro #infrasound #psychologicalwarfare #greatpower #research #science

Today’s hearing brought a powerful shift from the usual discourse about the CCP’s operations. Instead of the standard analysis by China Watchers, we heard a firsthand account from Anna Puglisi—someone who has faced threats from Beijing’s BGI and MGI over her research at Georgetown University 's Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET). Despite the harassment, Georgetown University has remained silent, leaving Anna to defend herself. The CCP operates in the U.S. openly and, in many cases, freely, conducting soft power, hard power, espionage, lobbying, campaigning, buying, stealing, and exerting pressure on Americans and overseas Chinese. The CCP’s United Front is designed to turn Americans against their own government’s and society’s interests. It’s undermining the integrity of our democracy, and worse, it’s getting Americans to do it themselves. This should serve as a wake-up call to U.S. institutions: we need to stand behind those who exercise their freedom of speech and resist the CCP’s insidious tactics of elite capture and lawfare. Anna’s courage to speak out is what we need more of in the fight against these oppressive strategies. In the U.S., the First Amendment guarantees her right to voice her views freely. If that challenges your values, Georgetown University, then you’re part of the problem. It’s time to decide which side you're on. And if you're silent against Beijing as well, you’re part of the problem. “My story also highlights our country’s own elite capture that aids China and silences or tempers the work of many others— as I have not received the support from and was promised by Georgetown University .”— Anna Puglisi describes being targeted by Chinese military company BGI Genomics #ccp #china #defense #unitedfront #bgi #research #firstamendment #freedoms #oppressive #strategy #lawfare #risk #security #intelligence #biotechnology #BGI

The "PLA Research Tracker" is a specialized tool designed to monitor and analyze the evolving structure of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) through the lens of Military Unit Cover Designators (MUCD), known as 部队代号 in Chinese. These designators serve as a unique identifier for units within the PLA, reflecting organizational changes, strategic priorities, and historical shifts within China's military framework. While the tracker provides insights into active designators the exact number of designators and the specific organizations they apply to remains largely unknown, underscoring the opaque nature of China's military organization and operations. For more indepth analysis visit and register for Data Abyss. The Critical Technologies button is inspired by the 2024 Critical and Emerging Technologies List. Joint Staff Department: current designators within the range of 61XXX. People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) (中国人民解放军空军): current designators within the range of 93XXX, 94XXX, and 95XXX. People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) (中国人民解放军海军): current designators within the range of 91XXX and 92XXX. People's Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF) (中国人民解放军火箭军): current designators within the range of 96XXX. People's Liberation Army Strategic Support Force (PLASSF) (中国人民解放军战略支援部队): current designators within the range of 320XX. Within this vast and complex structure, "部队" (bùduì) refers to military units or formations at various levels, encompassing large entities such as armies or divisions, while "分队" (fēnduì) denotes smaller subdivisions or squads. #china #pla #army #airforce #research #defense #science #military #technology #policy #nato #grants #funders #marketplace #data #openalex #cnki #dataabyss https://lnkd.in/gHMiy28n

Parallax Advanced Research plays a pivotal role in the efforts of SECURE Analytics. Parallax will leverage its expertise in research intelligence to develop and deploy advanced analytical platforms designed to safeguard research activities from threats such as espionage, intellectual property theft, and unwarranted knowledge transfers. By utilizing cutting-edge technologies, such as natural language processing, machine learning, and semantic analysis, Parallax will transform vast amounts of raw scientific and technological data into actionable insights.    LJ Eads, director of Research Intelligence at Parallax, will lead these efforts, ensuring that the analytical tools and platforms not only meet but also exceed the needs of the research community. His innovative approach and deep expertise in data analysis, risk modeling, and AI-driven analytics will be instrumental in achieving SECURE Analytics' objectives. By contributing to SECURE Analytics, Parallax will play a critical role in bolstering the integrity and security of the U.S. research enterprise, safeguarding it against evolving threats while promoting principled international collaboration.   Data Abyss, developed by Eads, stands as a strategic partner in the realm of research security and knowledge protection, empowering analysts to uncover invaluable intelligence and providing a unique vantage point in the landscape of intelligence analysis. Eads has also developed several public resources for the research community, including Data Abyss S&T Trackers. “We are excited to contribute our cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to the SECURE Analytics initiative, ensuring the integrity and security of U.S. research against evolving threats.” said Eads. “Our goal is to provide unparalleled insights and support to protect the integrity of scientific advancements.” Texas A&M University National Science Foundation (NSF) White House Office of Science and Technology Policy United States Department of Defense U.S. House of Representatives #nsf #researchsecurity #research #security #knowledge #ip #risks #impact #technology #transfer #grants #awards #contracts #china #russia #iran #concerns #dualuse #defense #weapons #miliaryuse #criticaltechnologies #technology #chips #act #policy #whitehouse #ostp https://lnkd.in/gxET-a5h

Should the ISO - International Organization for Standardization (ISO/IEC) consist of China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) experts working with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to establish ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27 (Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection) standards? This sounds like a conflict of interest to me. Introducing, Hongsong Shi Director of the China Information Technology Security Evaluation Center, the cover identity of the 13th Bureau of the Ministry of State Security. Hongsong Shi as an ISO/IEC expert is recently working on the standardization of QKD technology and Common Criteria (i.e., ISO/IEC 15408). He is one of the editors of ISO/IEC 23837-2 (Test and evaluation methods of QKD) and ISO/IEC 15408-2 (Security functional components). Lily Chen, technical leader of the post-quantum cryptography project from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) of the United States, and Dr. Shi Hongsong, a senior cryptography expert from the China Information Technology Security Evaluation Center (CNITSEC), are responsible for introducing the latest progress of the ISO/IEC JTC1 SC27 project group in the quantum security cryptography project of the International Standards Organization. #nist #iso #mss #china #ccp #military #intelligence #standards #quantum #security #cyber #privacy #competition #qkd #quantumsecurity #gpc #itu #cryptography

Coming Soon... Introducing Elliot, Data Abyss's AI digital staff officer for OSINT on China. Designed to revolutionize national security with cutting-edge insights from our curated data assets. Stay tuned! #china #science #technology #competition #research #osint #AI #assistants #elliot #mrrobot #cybersecurity #finance #economics #greatpower #ccp #pla #defense #intelligence #weapons #military #search #elasticsearch #openai #dataabyss

Introducing the "NIH Funded Chinese Defense Research Tracker", an analytical tool aimed at monitoring and cataloging research publications funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that are associated with Chinese defense entities. This tracker offers an interface for filtering research data based on specific NIH funding offices, affiliations, authors, and other search criteria. It provides a detailed view of the relationships between NIH funding and Chinese defense research activities, presenting data on project titles, publication dates, authors, institutions, and acknowledged funders. Designed for researchers, policymakers, and analysts, this tool facilitates a deeper understanding of the extent and nature of NIH-supported research in the context of Chinese defense, thereby aiding in the assessment of research impact and strategic alignment with national interests. #NIH #health #institutes #research #science #medical #nursing #nationalinstitutes #genome #clinical #sciences #china #security #risks #defense #intelligence #PLA #foreigninfluence https://lnkd.in/gBfPFY7U

In 2022 the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy provided Guidance On Scientific and Technological Cooperation with the Russian Federation for U.S. Government and U.S. Government Affiliated Organizations. The guidance stated "we will wind down institutional, administrative, funding, and personnel relationships and research collaborations in the fields of science and technology with Russian government-affiliated research institutions and individuals". This tracker is intended to monitor and record instances (1165 currently) of potentially problematic research collaborations between U.S. funding agencies and Russian government-affiliated research institutions with an emphasis on research activities spanning from 2022 to the present. #russia #ukraine #whitehouse #ostp #science #technology #policy #government #funding #grants #openness #competition #risk #defense #intelligence #counterintelligence #espionage #violations https://lnkd.in/gGGKusjP

Cool and random find in Data Abyss if you like history or military service symbols. This article in the PLA's "Light Weapons" journal covers some history of PLA service symbols with pictures. I appreciated the Central Military Commission's Signal Corps history. "From colors to symbols - the past and present of Chinese military services and professional service symbols" (use google translate) https://lnkd.in/e5ctjHJt #pla #china #military #symbols #services #sigint #signals #rf #weapons #history