The State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense (SASTIND; ) is a civilian agency under the Chinese

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that is tasked with formulating policies, laws, and regulations regarding science, technology, and industry related to national defense. Established in 2008, its responsibilities extend to the coordination and promotion of the development of defense technology, overseeing China's space activities, and handling any international cooperation in these domains.

History

The SASTIND was established in March 2008, superseding the Commission for Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense.

International cooperation

In July 2018, the State Administration for Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence signed an agreement with the

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to increase cooperation in the defense industry.

Related institutions

; State Council agencies Some of its subordinate agencies are thought to include: * the

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(CAEA) * the

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(CNSA) ; National universities Several universities were thought to be administered by its predecessor COSTIND: * Beijing Institute of Technology *

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Harbin Engineering University Harbin Engineering University (HEU; ) was founded in 1953 in Harbin, China. It offers more than 150-degree programs, 48 of which are conducted in English. Designated a Double First Class University and a former Project 211 university, HEU is ...

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* Northwestern Polytechnical University *

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Nanjing University of Science and Technology The Nanjing University of Science and Technology (), colloquially NJUST (), is one of the National Key Universities under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China. It is a science-oriented university located in Xuanwu Distri ...

; State-owned enterprises Several enterprises were thought to be administered by its predecessor COSTIND: * China Aviation Industry Corporation I *

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* China North Industries Group Corporation *

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* China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation * China State Shipbuilding Corporation * China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation * China Aerospace Machinery and Electronics Corporation * China National Nuclear Corporation *

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* China Nuclear Engineering & Construction Group

Leadership

Directors

References

External links

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