State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense
The State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense (SASTIND; 国家国防科技工业局) is a civilian agency under the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology 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.[1]
| 国家国防科技工业局 | |
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| Agency overview | |
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| Preceding | |
| Jurisdiction | Government of China |
| Agency executive |
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| Parent agency | Ministry of Industry and Information Technology |
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| Website | sastind.gov.cn |
International cooperation
In July 2018, the State Administration for Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence signed an agreement with the Government of Kuwait to increase cooperation in the defense industry.[2]
Related institutions
- State Council agencies
Some of its subordinate agencies are thought to include:
- the China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA)
- the China National Space Administration (CNSA)
- National universities
Several universities were thought[by whom?] to be administered by its predecessor COSTIND:
- Beijing Institute of Technology
- Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
- Harbin Engineering University
- Harbin Institute of Technology
- Northwestern Polytechnical University
- Nanjing Aeronautics and Astronautics University
- Nanjing University of Science and Technology
- State-owned enterprises
Several enterprises were thought to be administered by its predecessor COSTIND:
- China Aviation Industry Corporation I
- China Aviation Industry Corporation II
- China North Industries Group Corporation
- China South Industries Group Corporation
- China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation
- China State Shipbuilding Corporation
- China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
- China Aerospace Machinery and Electronics Corporation
- China National Nuclear Corporation
- China Electronics Technology Corporation
- China Nuclear Engineering & Construction Group