China

China wields enormous political and economic influence: it is the world's second largest economy and one of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council. Due to a growing trade in arms, and Cina's expansive development campaign (knows as the One Belt One Road initiative) that aims to stimulate trade and economic growth across Asia, China is a major player on matters relating to global security.

Our work

Saferworld has been working with China since 2004. We work with Chinese companies operating in Africa and Asia to help them to be more sensitive to issues that could cause tensions and violence within communities and to ensure that they do not fuel conflict but instead contribute to peace.

We also work with export control officials, researchers, government ministries and businesses to help them understand and comply with international regulations on the transfer of arms and dual-use items.

News and analysis

Belt and road: What does China’s ‘project of the century’ mean for peace and security?

Belt and road: What does China’s ‘project of the century’ mean for peace and security?

Expert Working Group on arms export controls explores best practices in preventing proliferation

Expert Working Group on arms export controls explores best practices in preventing proliferation

15 January 2019

Expert meeting in Vienna discusses government and industry efforts to tackle the illicit transfer and diversion of proliferation-sensitive goods and technologies

Expert meeting in Vienna discusses government and industry efforts to tackle the illicit transfer and diversion of proliferation-sensitive goods and technologies

25 October 2017

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Publications

Conflict prevention in the 21st century: China and the UK

Reports & briefings

Conflict prevention in the 21st century: China and the UK

24 February 2016

Tackling illicit small arms and light weapons and ammunition in the Great Lakes and the Horn of Africa

Reports & briefings

Tackling illicit small arms and light weapons and ammunition in the Great Lakes and the Horn of Africa

Oil, security and community engagement

Reports & briefings

Oil, security and community engagement

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