Armenia
| 2024 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ranking | 70 / 98 | - |
| Original Score * As some Indicators can be skipped where data is unavailable, the maximum overall and Domain scores are not identical for each country. Country rankings are generated from ratios of the maximum scores and the achieved scores. | 108 / 396 | - |
May 2024
The Indicators have been classified by the stage of the influence process at which they occur. Some Indicators correspond to exposure to PRC influence, e.g. the presence of Confucius Institutes. Others test for pressure – such as visa denials to academics or journalists. Finally, some Indicators capture the effect of PRC influence, such as national policy changes in favor of PRC interests.
The individual Layer scores for each country are tallied and displayed via rankings.
Exposure * Exposure assesses the conditions that make the target country vulnerable to PRC‘s influence, e.g. in terms of economic dependence, or the receiving of some form of benefit. | 2024 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Ranking | 69 / 98 | - |
| Level of Score | 29 % | - |
Pressure * Pressure measures the actions that the PRC directly or indirectly exerts over the target country in order to change the behavior of people in the target country, e.g. in terms of threatening economic punishment to provoke/prevent a political decision. | 2024 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Ranking | 68 / 98 | - |
| Level of Score | 0 % | - |
Alignment * Alignment evaluates the degree of accommodations the target country makes to the PRC, and the actual policy changes and impacts on the target country. | 2024 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Ranking | 45 / 98 | - |
| Level of Score | 35 % | - |
In 2023, Armenia had a GDP per capita of US$8,716 and a total population of 2.90 million people.
Armenia established full diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China in 1992. Armenia was ranked 43rd in Reporters Without Borders‘ 2024 World Press Freedom Index, and rated Partly Free in Freedom House‘s 2024 Global Freedom Index, with a score of 54/100.
Key Takeaways
- Armenia's media landscape demonstrates minimal influence from PRC state-owned entities, with limited Belt and Road participation and no substantial economic support, despite occasional echoing of PRC talking points by some media personalities.
- Armenia's strong diplomatic ties with the PRC are evident through joint parliamentary groups and significant foreign aid. Despite denouncing the treatment of Uyghurs, Armenia remains silent on certain PRC issues and refrains from categorizing the relationship as a "Strategic Partnership."
- In academia, Armenia's involvement with PRC-related activities is modest, featuring partnerships with Huawei and participation in the Seeds for the Future program. While lacking Confucius Institutes, the country shows restrained but noteworthy influence in academic discourse, with some scholars echoing PRC perspectives.
- Armenian domestic politics reveals limited engagement with the PRC, featuring sub-national agreements and ties without observed local-level trips funded by PRC entities. While there are instances of politicians echoing PRC talking points, direct benefits or suppression of criticism remain absent, showcasing a relatively restrained influence.
- Armenia's economic interactions with China are multifaceted, featuring notable Chinese investments and participation in the Silk Road Chamber of International Commerce. While not the primary trading partner, Armenia maintains a debt with China, with no evidence of economic coercion, defaults, or infrastructure transfers.
Percentage scores do not suggest some degree out of a “completely influenced” level of 100%. The percentages express the country‘s score out of the total achievable amount based on the Indicators for each Domain.
Media
The Media Domain evaluates how PRC entities influence public debate and media coverage about the PRC in the Index country.
In my country, there are media organizations that belong to the World Chinese Media (世界华文媒体) network.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
62 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
20 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
5 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
7 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
4 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
Armenia isn't indicated on the official website of the World Chinese Media network. There is no evidence demonstrating contrary.
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, there are journalists or media organizations which are members of the Belt and Road Media Cooperation Alliance/Union, the Belt and Road News Alliance, or other Belt and Road media networks that connected to PRC (e.g. Belt and Road Media Community, Belt and Road Journalists Network, Belt and Road News Network, or B&R TV Networks).
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
47 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
23 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
5 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
19 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
2 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
" So far, 43 global media organizations in BRI countries have joined as of March 2017 –– Armenia has not yet been included. Link -Link – Armenia is not still the member of this media union."
- https://www.evnreport.com/economy/armenia-in-the-belt-and-road-initiative
- https://asiasociety.org/sites/default/files/2020-09/Weaponizing the Belt and Road Initiative_0.pdf
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, journalists, media organizations, or online influencers have participated in international travel organized by PRC state-owned media or PRC-connected entities.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 1 / 4 )
Skipped
4 countries chose this answer
0/ No
22 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
30 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
9 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
21 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
12 countries chose this answer
94 countries answered this indicator; 4 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
"Armenpress" correspondent is in China these days. he participates in a program organized by China World Media Center. Specialists held a special master class for journalists participating in the programunderof Chen Chen, a master of Chinese calligraph ( 2022 ) Link
Supplementary Notes
"Since December 2014 “Rostelecom” holds the international competition “Technologies for life-Internet at the speed of light” in Armenia organized for journalists covering the IT sphere. Every year hundreds of journalists from Russia and Armenia participate in the competition and the winners visit leading technological companies: Ericsson (Stockholm, Sweden), Huawei (Shenzhen, China), ZTE (Shenzhen, China). Link China Media Group hosts Belt and Road forum in Beijing. As Armenia is the member of Belt and Road initiative, it is supposed that Armenian journalists also attended this forum. Link"
- https://www.rtarmenia.am/en/news/view/journalists-rostelecom-competition-it-china-zte
- https://www.abu.org.my/2023/02/16/china-media-group-hosts-belt-and-road-forum-in-beijing/
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, there are journalists, media organizations or online influencers who have received trainings from PRC state-owned media or PRC-connected entities.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 1 / 4 )
0/ No
50 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
16 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
6 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
17 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
9 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
"Armenpress" correspondent is in China these days. he participates in a program organized by China World Media Center. Specialists held a special master class for journalists participating in the programunderof Chen Chen, a master of Chinese calligraphy, 2022J Link
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, PRC state media (including print, radio, and video) is broadcasted or distributed in a local language.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 3 / 4 )
0/ No
26 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
23 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
9 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
24 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
16 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
Some Armenian online media get information from PRC state media. They translate anti-western content directly from Chinese. For example, Link - The All-China Association of Journalists on Friday expressed protest and condemnation of measures taken in the US against state-owned media in China and their employees, follows from the statement of the association, China Daily reported.
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, there are local media outlets wholly or majority owned by PRC-connected individuals or entities, or media owners who have significant business interests in the PRC.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 3 / 4 )
0/ No
61 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
16 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
2 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
12 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
7 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
China provides 100 million Yuan to Armenia for broadcasting purposes as part of the cooperation agreement. 2023. The report said that the main broadcasting hall of the Public Television Company had been re-equipped, and a mobile station had been provided Link
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, media outlets have delivered content provided by PRC state-funded media, or under content-sharing agreements with PRC state-funded media.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 3 / 4 )
0/ No
25 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
25 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
8 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
23 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
17 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
Armenian online media organizations are getting information’s from XINHUA (2023) Link
Supplementary Notes
Link - The All-China Association of Journalists on Friday expressed protest and condemnation of measures taken in the US against state-owned media in China and their employees, follows from the statement of the association, China Daily reported. (They are getting information from PRC state-owned media) Link provides 100 million Yuan to Armenia for broadcasting purposes as part of the cooperation agreement. 2023. The report said that the main broadcasting hall of the Public Television Company had been re-equipped, and a mobile station had been provided Link Armenia and China signed an agreement on the construction of a new TV studio of the Public TV Company of Armenia.
- https://news.am/eng/news/564300.html
- https://gfsis.org.ge/publications/view/3466-China
- https://hightech.gov.am/en/tegekatvakan-kentron/ayl/norutyunner/hayastan-ev-cinastan-paymanagir-en-storagrel-hanrayin-herusta-nkerutyan-nor-herustastudiayi-karucman-veraberyal
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, local newspapers, online news websites, content farms, or social media platforms receive economic support by regularly featuring advertisements from PRC-connected entities.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
3 countries chose this answer
0/ No
58 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
12 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
4 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
9 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
12 countries chose this answer
95 countries answered this indicator; 3 countries skipped this indicator
Not Found
Supplementary Notes
Some Armenian online media get information from PRC state media. They translate anti-western content directly from Chinese. For example, Link - The All-China Association of Journalists on Friday expressed protest and condemnation of measures taken in the US against state-owned media in China and their employees, follows from the statement of the association, China Daily reported. There is no indication for economic support.
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, there are journalists who have had pressure exerted on them by the PRC, including (but not limited to) public denunciation, revocation of journalist ID, denial of visa, lawsuits, or threat thereof.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
67 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
30 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Not Found
Supplementary Notes
Armenia-China Visa Requirement Lifted as China Eyes the Armenian Market Link
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, there are media organizations that describe relations with the PRC as based on friendship, brotherhood, or otherwise use emotive language that refers to the relationship in familial terms.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 3 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
41 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
14 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
6 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
16 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
20 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
"The traditional friendship between Armenia and China will continue - Link %B8%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%8F-%D0%B4%D1%80%D1%83%D0%B6%D0%B1%D0%B0-%D0 %B0%D1%80%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B8-%D0%B8-%D0%BA%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B0%D1 %8F-%D0%B1/ Chinese Ambassador to Armenia: China is ready to cooperate with Armenia to achieve common prosperity - Link The new Armenian-Chinese Friendship Program launched from Aragatsotn region - Link"
- https://ru.armradio.am/2022/04/10/%D1%82%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%B8%D1%86%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%8F-%D0%B4%D1%80%D1%83%D0%B6%D0%B1%D0%B0-%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B8-%D0%B8-%D0%BA%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B0%D1%8F-%D0%B1/
- https://news.am/rus/news/683015.html
- https://www.ra.am/archives/64216/
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, there are media personalities (including reporters, journalists or commentators) or celebrities who echo PRC talking points, such as denying the existence of or whitewashing human rights abuses (e.g. a media personality who rejects that there are re-education camps for Uyghurs in Xinjiang).
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
60 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
17 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
3 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
12 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
5 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Not Found
Supplementary Notes
Armenian scholar publishes another pro-Beijing anti-Western piece in the Chinese state-controlled media Link
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
Academia
The Academia Domain measures how the PRC state attempts to restrict academic freedom by influencing or interfering with the Index country‘s academic and educational activities.
In my country, universities have established research partnerships with PRC-connected entities. (e.g. Huawei, Tencent or Alibaba)
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
7 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
20 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
8 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
24 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
39 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Not Found
Supplementary Notes
“Huawei Technologies Armenia” LLC held 2nd Season of Seeds for the Future program in collaboration with Yerevan’s state university successfully. In collaboration with Yerevan State University and Yerevan National Polytechnics University in selection process, 20 outstanding students were selected (2022) Link Representatives of Chinese technology giant Huawei visited the Russian-Armenian University and met with scientists at the university. During the meeting, the parties considered areas of mutual interest and discussed possible ways of cooperation between RAU and Huawei (2019) Link
- https://armenpress.am/eng/news/1084031.html
- https://www.facebook.com/648037575326945/posts/%D1%81%D0%B5%D0%B3%D0%BE%D0%B4%D0%BD%D1%8F-%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B4%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B5%D0%BB%D0%B8-%D0%BA%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%B9%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%BE-%D1%82%D0%B5%D1%85%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%BE-%D0%B3%D0%B8%D0%B3%D0%B0%D0%BD%D1%82%D0%B0-huawei-%D0%BF%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%B5%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%B8-%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%81%D0%B8%D0%B9/1753489014781790/
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, there are Confucius Institutes/Classrooms or other PRC-affiliated Chinese language centers based at universities.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
0/ No
7 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
14 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
7 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
39 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
31 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
The region’s first Confucius Institute opened its doors in Belarus in 2006 and was housed by the State University; it was followed by others in Armenia and Moldova in 2009, Link Along with the embassy, China established the first Confucius Institute in the South Caucasus at Yerevan State University. Link "CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE" (BRUSOV STATE UNIVERSITY) Link Recently, the Confucius Classroom affiliated to the Confucius Institute in Armenia was officially unveiled in Chekhov School, Yerevan. Heads of concerned schools were present at the event. Link Until now, there are 3 Confucius classes and 7 Chinese language learning centers. Link
- https://gop-foreignaffairs.house.gov/china-regional-snapshot-eastern-europe-the-south-caucasus/
- https://www.evnreport.com/economy/armenia-in-the-belt-and-road-initiative
- https://www.spyur.am/en/companies/confucius-institute/22772
- https://www.dlufl.edu.cn/en/info/1016/1219.htm
- http://am.china-embassy.gov.cn/rus/xwdt/202204/t20220406_10664902.htm
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
My country plans to include, or does include, Chinese as a foreign language in K-12 or primary education, and receives free or subsidized (e.g. offered below market price) educational books and teachers from the PRC.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
57 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
40 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
"The CCP funded a $12 million, 400 student Chinese-Armenian Friendship School that includes Chinese-language curriculum in 2018. Link China opened a state-of-the-art school in the Armenian capital, where up to 405 students aged between 10 and 18 will have intensive language courses taught by Chinese instructors. Link Chinese-Armenian Friendship School (Armenian: Հայ-չինական բարեկամության դպրոց, Chinese: 中国-亚美尼亚友谊学校) is a school in Kanaker, Yerevan, Armenia.It serves grades 5 through 12. It is Armenian-medium with Chinese language being a major focus of study. Link"
- https://www.azatutyun.am/a/29447816.html
- https://eurasianet.org/armenia-mulls-chinese-surveillance-tech
- https://www.spyur.am/en/companies/armenian-chinese-friendship-school/82381/
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, one or more think tanks and academic research centers belong to PRC-affiliated networks/associations (such as: the Silk Road Think Tank Association, Silk Road Think Tank Network [SiLKS], Belt and Road Studies Network, University Alliance of the Silk Road, University Consortium of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road).
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
46 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
22 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
9 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
19 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
2 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
In my country, think tanks and academic research centers have received financial benefits from PRC-connected individuals or entities, such as through grants, donations, sponsored exchange programs, or fellowship programs at PRC institutions.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
7 countries chose this answer
0/ No
29 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
13 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
9 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
23 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
17 countries chose this answer
91 countries answered this indicator; 7 countries skipped this indicator
In my country, experts participate in PRC talent recruitment programs such as the Thousand Talents Program or Changjiang Scholars program.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
53 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
18 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
5 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
12 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
10 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Not Found
Supplementary Notes
The number of Armenian students studying in China is increasing annually. The Chinese Government Scholarship Program as well as scholarship programs offered by the Ministry of Science and Education of Armenia and many other such programs offer a wide range of opportunities for Armenians who wish to study in one of the most powerful countries in the world today. (…) “In 2012 the Ministry of Education of Armenia announced an educational program, and I came to China after receiving that scholarshiFrom my viewpoint, being a student in another country forces you to be more organized and to learn to make decisions on your own. It makes you a more responsible person, and I appreciate this greatly.” Link(3).pdf After the answers to the first question of the finals, the jury decided to keep 16 participants, then 8 and finally 4. In the end, there were two specialists of Eastern studies, YSU PhD student Levon Petrosyan and student Varuzhan Geghamyan, who were fighting for the trip. The jury gave its preference and the chance to study for a year in China to Levon. Varuzhan was very happy to receive the second prize (a laptop) because, as he said, he did not have his own one. Link “Huawei Technologies Armenia” LLC held 2nd Season of Seeds for the Future program in collaboration with Yerevan’s state university successfully. In collaboration with Yerevan State University and Yerevan National Polytechnics University in selection process, 20 outstanding students were selected. 2022 + 2021 Link
- http://tert.nla.am/archive/NLA%20AMSAGIR/Chinahay/2015/2015
- http://eph.am/main/en/PPKkkBelCv1MTjKNN5Mmh3HIeQ
- https://armenpress.am/eng/news/1084031.html
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, scholars have taken trips to the PRC or to other countries organized or run by PRC-connected individuals or entities.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
6 countries chose this answer
0/ No
31 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
19 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
12 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
14 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
16 countries chose this answer
92 countries answered this indicator; 6 countries skipped this indicator
In my country, organized PRC-connected student groups, such as Chinese Students and Scholars Associations (CSSAs), are involved in attempts to censor staff or students (e.g. by harassing students protesting human rights abuses in the PRC, or formally complaining about the identification of Taiwan as a country in lecture slides).
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
85 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
2 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
4 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
4 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
3 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
In my country, scholars or academics have been pressured after expressing opinions or producing scholarship that is critical of the PRC, including via visa denials for PRC travel, workplace censure, lawsuits, legal challenges, or threats thereof.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
86 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
4 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
0 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
5 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
2 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
In my country, PRC-connected entities have been involved in school or university curriculum design, such as courses about East Asian history, modern politics, etc.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
68 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
28 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
Today, the Chinese Language and Culture Center of the Faculty of International Relations organized an event with a focus on Chinese culture. Link + The CCP funded a $12 million, 400 student Chinese-Armenian Friendship School that includes Chinese-language curriculum in 2018. Link
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, scholars have published articles that echo PRC talking points, such as denying the existence of or whitewashing human rights abuses (e.g. an academic who rejects that there are re-education camps for Uyghurs in Xinjiang).
2024
Yes
Answer ( 3 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
65 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
18 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
2 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
9 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
2 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
Armenian scholar publishes another pro-Beijing anti-Western piece in the Chinese state-controlled media (2023) Link
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
Economy
The Economy Domain measures the PRC‘s economic leverage in the Index country, and how this is used to influence economic policy or corporate behavior in ways that favor the PRC.
The PRC is my country's number one trading partner (for trade in goods only).
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
62 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
36 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
For import that is the case, however for the export, the answer is no: Link
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
PRC-connected entities own more than 25% of my country’s bilateral sovereign debt.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
5 countries chose this answer
0/ No
73 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
20 countries chose this answer
93 countries answered this indicator; 5 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
"With the North-South Highway already dramatically over budget, it remains yet unclear how Yerevan intends to pay up. A study (Link) by the Centre for Global Development warned that Armenia may be at risk of falling into China’s debt-trap, which owns over $340 million of the country’s public debt. Link Armenia's debt to China was just over $23 million USD dollars—a mere 0.33% of Armenia's total public debt.Link"
- https://www.cgdev.org/sites/default/files/examining-debt-implications-belt-and-road-initiative-policy-perspective.pdf
- https://armenianweekly.com/2019/01/03/is-armenia-playing-a-dangerous-game-with-china/
- https://agbu.org/silk-road-2020/asia-effect
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
The PRC is the top customer for my country’s extractive industries.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
0/ No
69 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
29 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
"Chinese firms take advantage of Armenia’s lax environmental regulations to invest some $500 million in at least three Armenian mining operations. Link A major Chinese energy company pledged on Wednesday to invest about $500 million in developing and expanding three Armenian iron mines in which it purchased a significant stake last month Link"
- https://armenianweekly.com/2019/01/03/is-armenia-playing-a-dangerous-game-with-china/
- https://news.am/eng/news/717324.html
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, PRC-related entities own, operate or substantially control critical infrastructure (e.g. ports, power plants, digital data centers, etc) or sensitive sectors (biotech, raw materials, etc.)
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
37 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
61 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Not Found
Supplementary Notes
As construction resumes on the North-South Corridor, a large number of Han Chinese contractors can be spotted mingling with local workers near the small industrial town of Maralik. This highway project, the largest undertaken in Armenia’s independent history, is expected to plug the country into the world economy, by providing better access to seaports in Poti and Batumi, as well as Iranian markets in the South. Meanwhile, the Chinese consulting firm which published the feasibility study for the railway link to Iran is at the center of its own controversy. With the North-South Highway already dramatically over budget, it remains yet unclear how Yerevan intends to pay up. A study by the Centre for Global Development warned that Armenia may be at risk of falling into China’s debt-trap, which owns over $340 million of the country’s public debt. Link
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
My country joined (or applied to join) the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).
2024
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
0/ No
29 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
69 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
Armenia is in the prospective members list: Link
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, major businesses are members of the Silk Road Chamber of International Commerce, or of the Belt and Road Industrial and Commercial Alliance, or of the Belt and Road General Chamber of Commerce.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
59 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
38 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
"Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Republic of Armenia (CCI of RA) is member of silk road Link The Chamber takes active participation in a number of Intergovernmental Trade and Economic Commissions with foreign countries, including China. Link"
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, financial institutions use the China Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) clearing and settlement services system.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
66 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
30 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
Not Found
Supplementary Notes
People’s Bank of China (uses CIPS) On March 25, and the Central Bank of Armenia signed a bilateral local currency swap agreement of RMB 1 billion yuan/AMD 77 billion. Link
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
My country has been the target of PRC economic coercion (e.g. trade/investment sanctions, boycotts) after the government, private companies, or NGOs made statements or introduced policies deemed unfavorable to the PRC.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
83 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
15 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
My country has free-trade agreement(s) with the PRC (either bilateral or as part of regional agreement(s)) that primarily deals with trade in goods or services, including digital goods or services.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
0/ No
58 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
40 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
China signed free trade agreement with Eurasian Economic Union which Armenia is the member… Link
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, central or local governments have relaxed or removed regulatory restrictions, or have established special economic zones (or free trade zones, industrial parks, etc.) to attract investments or economic participation from the PRC.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
59 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
38 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
"Chinese aluminum company announced plans to invest $100 million to develop an aluminum industrial zone in Armenia. Link - It can be said that the Chinese side would also be represented at the site of the free trade zone in the Syunik region (Meghri Free Zone), either in the form of various Chinese companies or in terms of attracting Chinese investment, or to enter into a separate agreement on free trade between Armenia and China,similar to the PRC’s agreements with other states abound. Link"
- https://gop-foreignaffairs.house.gov/china-regional-snapshot-eastern-europe-the-south-caucasus/
- https://orbeli.am/en/post/214/2019-05-22/Armenian-Chinese+relations"
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
My country has undergone a default or restructuring of a public debt arrangement with PRC-affiliated financial entities, which may have involved the transfer of my country's land or infrastructure in exchange for debt forgiveness.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
94 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
4 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Society
The Society Domain measures the extent and effectiveness of the PRC‘s efforts to advance its soft power in the Index country, including its influence over the actions and views of local organizations and citizens.
In my country, there are local groups or organizations with words like “Promotion of Peaceful Reunification” in their name, and they regularly publicize their views on Taiwan, Hong Kong, Tibet and Xinjiang issues.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
44 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
24 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
5 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
15 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
8 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
In my country, there are members and member organizations of United World Chinese Association (世界华人协会).
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
75 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
22 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
In my country, labor unions have engaged with the All-China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU) through exchanges or official visits, received material or financial donations, or participated in training sessions offered by the ACFTU on subjects like collective bargaining.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
74 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
22 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
In my country, there are Chinese diaspora community events and activities (e.g. Lunar New Year events, Dragon Boat Festival tournaments, etc) hosted or sponsored by organizations or personnel linked to the UFWD, or by PRC diplomats.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
26 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
25 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
8 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
27 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
12 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Not Found
Supplementary Notes
Link - The Armenian Community of China, making several events in China about armenias culture and history.
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, there are PRC-connected professional associations, such as the All-China Journalists Association (中华全国新闻工作者协会), China Artists Association (中国艺术家协会), China Writers Association (中国作家协会) or All-China Women Federation (全国妇联), that are closely engaged with their local counterparts through exchanges or official visits, providing material or financial donations, or hosting training sessions.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
34 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
26 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
11 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
13 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
12 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
Not Found
Supplementary Notes
On October 23 the Delegation of the All-China Women’s Federation of the People’s Republic of China accompanied by the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia Hermine Naghdalyan and the deputy Ruzan Muradyan visited the Memorial Complex of Tsitsernakaberd. The Department for Mass Media and Public Relations of the National Assembly of Armenia informed Armenpress that the guests laid flowers at the monument of the 1915 Armenian Genocide, bowed and paid respects with a moment of silence to the memory of one and a half million innocent victims. Link (based on just this evidence, it can not be stated that the parties are closely engaged)
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, PRC-connected individuals or entities donate money or provide other types of support to religious communities and charities.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
49 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
47 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
In my country, the PRC government or PRC-connected entities distribute entertainment products (including: drama and TV shows) or related hardwares (e.g. OTT streaming players hosting PRC media channels) freely or at a cheap price.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 1 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
39 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
30 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
7 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
13 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
7 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
"the 135th, Дорама channel in Ucom network, will transfer the viewers to the world of Eastern filmmakers. The program grid is full of Korean, Japanese, Chinese diverse TV-series and movies. All of that can be enjoyed in a high-quality translation throughout the day. Link Link - China TV show is one the most popular and admired in Armenian Language and website. "
- https://news.am/eng/news/476127.html
- https://armfilm.co/en/doramas-with-armenian-translation/29189-siraharvel-qo-zhpitin-hayeren.html
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, PRC-connected entities are the main shareholders or developers of the top five popular social media/messaging apps, based on their usage.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
34 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
64 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
In my country, there are cultural events, cultural exchange projects, or cultural organizations that are funded by or receive funding from PRC-connected entities, including in sports.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
15 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
26 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
10 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
25 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
20 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
Not Found
Supplementary Notes
The list of Chinese-Armenian Cultural Projects: Link
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, gamers, gaming communities, or game developers/publishers have been involved in freedom of speech controversies related to the PRC.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
93 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
4 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
0 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
0 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
1 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
In my country, polling data or opinion surveys indicate that a majority of citizens hold favorable views toward the PRC government.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
Skipped
8 countries chose this answer
0/ No
52 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
38 countries chose this answer
90 countries answered this indicator; 8 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
"How would you evaluate the current state of the relationship between Armenia and the following countries? ( 18% said very good, 57% said good) How would you evaluate the current state of the relationship between Armenia and the following countries? ( Armenia heading in the right direction → ‘very good’ 26%; ‘Good’ 62%) The most important political partner of Armenia (China 5%) The most important economic partner of Armenia (China 29%) Link"
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
Military
The Military Domain gauges the bilateral military relationship between the PRC and the Index country, including PRC efforts to influence local military personnel.
My country currently imports (or receives in-kind donation of) military or law-enforcement equipment or components of equipment from the PRC.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
42 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
56 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Not Found
Supplementary Notes
"Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministries of Defense of Armenia and China: Link New Chinese Rockets ‘Acquired By Armenia’ Link Armenia’s first non-Russian weaponry purchase came from the PRC in the late 1990s – according to media reports, Armenia acquired new CCP AR1A multiple-launch rocket systems in 2013. Following the Armenian Defence Minister’s visit to the PRC in 2017, the CCP also agreed to provide about $1.5 million in non-lethal assistance to Armenia. Link Armenia, China discuss perspectives of expanding defense cooperation YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 11, ARMENPRESS. Minister of Defense Suren Papikyan received Ambassador of China to Armenia Fan Yong and the new military attaché of the Embassy, the ministry said (2022) Link Armenia and China have great potential for military cooperation, says Senior Colonel An Qiang of PRC embassy Link Chinese equipment was listed in Nagorno-Karabakh documented loses on Armenia side: Link"
- https://www.azatutyun.am/a/25062959.html
- https://www.azatutyun.am/a/25080110.html
- https://gop-foreignaffairs.house.gov/china-regional-snapshot-eastern-europe-the-south-caucasus/
- https://armenpress.am/eng/news/1097037.html
- https://armenpress.am/eng/news/1117594/
- https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2020/09/the-fight-for-nagorno-karabakh.html
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
My country’s government has participated in one or more multilateral security dialogues organized by the PRC (e.g. China-Africa Peace and Security Forum; the Conference on Interaction & Confidence Building Measures in Asia).
2024
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
0/ No
56 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
42 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
The Armenian delegation to the forum was headed by Defence Minister Suren Papikyan. He took part in the opening ceremony and plenary session of the forum (2023, Beijing Xiangshan Forum) Link
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
My country co-develops or co-produces military or law-enforcement equipment with the PRC (including arrangements where PLA-affiliated professionals work in domestic labs researching dual-use technologies).
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
79 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
19 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Not Found
Supplementary Notes
Armenia seeks to cultivate defense cooperation with China, notably with the Norinko and Poly Group companies. Link In the framework of the BRI initiative, China will strive toward growth of military-technical and military-political cooperation with the BRI participating countries. This firstly means that those countries’ and China’s military bodies will strengthen cooperation. They will build joint centers for military production. The Chinese will work toward the acquisition of military bases or similar structures in these countries, and toward increasing the volume of Chinese arms exports to them. The next recommendation is that in the context of Belt and Road Initiative Armenia and China establish production of aforementioned weapons which will be possible to sell in the Middle East and Eurasian Economic Union as well. Link
- https://cacianalyst.org/publications/analytical-articles/item/13564-military-procurements-on-armenias-and-azerbaijans-defense-agendas.html
- https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2019/11/30/prospects-of-developments-of-sino-armenian-political-and-military-cooperation/
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, there are reports that the PRC has expressed intentions or has taken actions to establish bases.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
84 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
13 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Not Found
Supplementary Notes
Armenian's perspective: China's military base in Syunik will secure Armenia and Artsakh Link Armenian Nationalist want China base: Link
- https://realtribune.ru/voennaya-baza-kitaya-v-sjunike-obezopasit-armeniju-i-arcah/
- http://kavkazplus.com/en/news.php?id=8647#.YKt7-JMzZo4
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has participated in a humanitarian relief/disaster assistance (HADR) effort.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
82 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
15 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
In my country, People’s Liberation Army (PLA) military personnel are permanently or rotationally deployed (excluding defense attaches and peacekeepers).
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
91 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
6 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
In my country, military professionals have participated in military education or training programs provided by the PRC.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
55 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
41 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
"Armenian military officers and doctors’ study in China’s military Universities. Link Armenian soldiers in China, Chinese in Armenia are undergoing effective training. The National Defense Academy of China is one of the best in the world. Armenian officers are also educated or trained here. Link"
- https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2019/11/30/prospects-of-developments-of-sino-armenian-political-and-military-cooperation/
- http://www.hayzinvor.am/49418.html"
Supplementary Notes
Establishing Joint Armenia–China Peacekeeping Training Center in Armenia Link
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, senior military or civilian defense leaders have participated in bilateral meetings with PLA officers at or above the one-star rank.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
Skipped
3 countries chose this answer
0/ No
54 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
3 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
1 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
2 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
35 countries chose this answer
95 countries answered this indicator; 3 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
In the framework of the visit to the People’s Republic of China (in 2023), Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan had a meeting with the Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission of PRC, a member of the Politburo of the “Chinese Communist Party”, Colonel General He Weidong. During the meeting, a number of issues related to the cooperation in the defence field and its potential for development were discussed. Both parties emphasized the significant potential for expanding cooperation in various areas. Link
Supplementary Notes
(2017) - Guan met with Defense Minister Vigen Sargsian, the chief of the Armenian army staff, Lieutenant General Movses Hakobian, and Deputy Defense Minister Davit Pakhchanian during the trip. Pakhchanian runs a Defense Ministry division overseeing the Armenian defense industry.Link
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, high-ranking retired or current military and/or intelligence officers have received direct or deferred benefits from PRC-connected individuals or entities openly or covertly (e.g. have been appointed to lucrative positions as board members or consultants with PRC-invested firms, casinos, energy companies, etc.) during or in retirement from public service.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
8 countries chose this answer
0/ No
80 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
10 countries chose this answer
90 countries answered this indicator; 8 countries skipped this indicator
In my country, high-ranking retired or current military and/or intelligence officials publicly advocate for friendly foreign policy or military cooperation with the PRC.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
4 countries chose this answer
0/ No
67 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
27 countries chose this answer
94 countries answered this indicator; 4 countries skipped this indicator
My country cooperates with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on military exchange exercises, including drills and war games.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
0/ No
66 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
32 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
Chinese and Russian forces will take part in joint military exercises in southern Russia later this month along with troops from Armenia, Belarus, Iran, Myanmar, Pakistan and others, China's defence ministry announced Thursday. The "Caucus 2020" drills will deploy wheeled vehicles and light weaponry to be flown to the drill location by China's latest version transport aircraft, the ministry said in a news release. The exercises running Sept 21-26 will focus on defensive tactics, encirclement and battlefield control and command, the ministry said. Link Armenian soldiers in China, Chinese in Armenia are undergoing effective training. The National Defense Academy of China is one of the best in the world. Armenian officers are also educated or trained here. Link
- https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/china-pakistan-others-to-be-part-of-caucus-2020-a-joint-military-drill-in-russia/articleshow/78031250.cms?from=mdr
- http://www.hayzinvor.am/49418.html
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
Law Enforcement
The Law Enforcement Domain measures law enforcement cooperation between the PRC and the Index country, as well as the nature and extent of PRC-related criminal activity in the Index country.
My country currently maintains an extradition treaty, legal mutual assistance or other similar arrangements with the PRC.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
0/ No
32 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
66 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
Armenia is indicated in the list: Link
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, law enforcement authorities have signed cooperation agreements with the PRC on combating terrorism.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
62 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
35 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
China is ready to further strengthen counter-terrorism and security cooperation with Armenia, enrich the China-Armenia friendly and cooperative relations and safeguard regional security and stability. Link High-level Armenian-Chinese negotiations took place in Beijing.The parties unanimously condemn and firmly oppose terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, are ready to further intensify contacts and cooperation between law enforcement, security and defense agencies of the two countries within the framework of the UN Charter and relevant international anti-terrorism documents, jointly fight terrorism, money laundering, drug trafficking and other forms of transnational organized crime. Link
- https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/wjb_663304/zzjg_663340/dozys_664276/xwlb_664278/202010/t20201023_554812.html
- https://www.president.am/ru/press-release/item/2015/03/25/President-Serzh-Sargsyan-state-visit-to-China-day-1/
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, PRC-connected gangs (such as Triad, 三合会) are known to be operating in my country.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
59 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
37 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
In my country, security services (安保/保安) offered by private PRC companies are contracted by national or subnational governments.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
83 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
3 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
3 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
6 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
1 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
Not Found
Supplementary Notes
The Export-Import Bank of China (China Exim Bank) will provide a loan to Armenia to modernize its customs control service. The respective loan agreement draft was approved at Thursday’s Armenian Cabinet meeting. First Deputy Minister of Finance Pavel Safaryan informed that Armenia will be getting a 155.5-million-yuan (approx. $25,100) loan to purchase the necessary equipment, and primarily from China. The loan will be provided on concessional terms, with a 2 percent annual interest rate and 0.25 percent for services. The equipment supply contract will be signed with Nuctech Company of China, and include portable x-ray scanners that detect explosive devices, weapons, medication, and several other high-level contraband items. Link
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, law enforcement and judicial-related training offered by PRC-connected individuals or entities have been accepted by national or subnational governments.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
59 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
8 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
6 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
16 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
8 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
In my country, organized local criminal groups are known to have threatened or used violence to coerce, intimidate, or punish individuals critical of the PRC.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
89 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
5 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
0 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
2 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
2 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
In my country, there are reports of cyber attacks targeting government, critical infrastructure, or enterprises that were suspected to be initiated from the PRC.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
3 countries chose this answer
0/ No
50 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
45 countries chose this answer
95 countries answered this indicator; 3 countries skipped this indicator
Not Found
Supplementary Notes
In 2013, Kaspersky Lab’s Global Research & Analysis Team discovered a large-scale cyber-espionage network which they called “Red October.” It was able to infiltrate important state and non-state substructures (including diplomatic, governmental and scientific research organizations in different countries, mainly of Eastern Europe and the former USSR) and initiate an elaborate cyber-espionage even retrieving deleted files, in case they were of any interest to the creators of the virus. According to Kaspersky, evidence indicated that the cyber-espionage campaign was active starting from 2007 before being detected in 2013. Armenia made the top ten most infected list with ten cases of infection with the virus. There are plausible traces indicating China’s involvement. Parts of the used technology could be linked to programs used against Tibetan activists and are assumed to be used by China's special services. Link
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, PRC-connected individuals or entities have established extra-legal physical premises from which to surveil or detain members of the Chinese diaspora (e.g. overseas police service stations).
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
5 countries chose this answer
0/ No
68 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
25 countries chose this answer
93 countries answered this indicator; 5 countries skipped this indicator
My government has arbitrarily detained people at the behest of the PRC, such as those who engage in political activism or those who are members of minority groups.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
86 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
12 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
My country has extradited or deported individuals to the PRC despite criticism from politicians, government employees, or NGOs.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
84 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
14 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Not Found
Supplementary Notes
"Armenia has deported 78 Taiwanese citizens accused of a US$ 1.1 million scam to mainland China, where they are likely to face prosecution, Chinese authorities said Wednesday. The move has drawn criticism from Taiwan (2016): Link Link Link The EU, which has a partnership agreement with Armenia, called on all sides to ""show restraint and act responsibly"" (2018): Link"
- https://www.occrp.org/en/daily/5626-armenia-78-taiwanese-among-129-deported-to-china-for-fraud
- https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/2973873
- https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-taiwan-china-armenia-idUKKCN11E04T
- https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-43854352
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
My country has deployed video or internet surveillance systems from the PRC for law enforcement.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
4 countries chose this answer
0/ No
34 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
60 countries chose this answer
94 countries answered this indicator; 4 countries skipped this indicator
Not Found
Supplementary Notes
"Chinese IT giant Huawei signed an agreement with the Armenian government in December 2017 to implement its “Smart City” technology in Yerevan. A key component of the Huawei Smart City solution “is the ability to identify, monitor and track both people and goods and services,” Adrian Shahbaz, research director for technology and democracy at Freedom House, told Eurasianet. The program requires thousands of security cameras to be installed in public places, which often use facial recognition technology to identify people and license plates"". A separate post on the Huawei Armenia website in April 2018 claimed the project could address a wide array of issues, such as improving transportation, providing access to education, preventing crime and boosting economic development. Link"
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
Technology
The Technology Domain gauges the PRC‘s influence over the technology sector in the Index country, including the activity and financial leverage of PRC companies, use of PRC hardware, and bilateral research partnerships.
In my country, PRC-connected entities (such as China Mobile, China Unicom or China Telecom) or their subsidiaries provide telecom services.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
61 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
36 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
In my country, telecoms have signed agreements to adopt hardwares or technical specifications of 4G or 5G cellular networks that are produced or developed by Huawei, ZTE or other PRC enterprises.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 2 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
17 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
7 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
7 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
34 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
32 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
Huawei Mobile has been serving in the field of technology for a couple of years in Armenia. Knowing the demands of peoples of Armenia, huawei produces and sells good quality smartphones. Not only this, huawei mobiles provide with slim gorgeous design, appropriate display size, good quality cameras for selfie and photography, sufficient battery life, and advanced connectivity options like 3G and 4G network, WiFi, GPS and NFC. Link The representative of ZTE said that the company is now cooperating with two Armenian operators in fixed telecommunication and IP television areas and prospects for establishing cooperation with another telecommunication company are being discussed now. Link MTS telecommunications company has announced today the launch of its 5G network in Armenia's capital Yerevan. This is the first new generation network in Armenia, the telecom said in a press release. According to it, the launch of 5G network fully corresponds to the long-term plans of Viva-MTS. Link.
- https://www.mobile57.com/am/phones/huawei/
- https://telecom.arka.am/en/news/business/zte_planning_to_expand_its_presence_in_armenia/
- http://telecom.arka.am/en/news/telecom/viva_mts_5g_network_launches_in_yerevan_for_the_first_time_in_armenia/#:~:text=Viva%2DMTS%20telecommunications%20company%20has,said%20in%20a%20press%20release
Supplementary Notes
Viva-MTS, a leading mobile operator in Armenia, belongs to the Russian MTS, which makes Armenia well placed to deploy Chinese technologies. The reasons behind this is the 2019 agreement between China’s Huawei and Russian telecoms on development on 5G networks in Russia with Chinese help/infrastructure. Link
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, internet service providers have signed agreements to adopt hardware or technical specifications for Wi-Fi or fiber optic/broadband networks that are produced or developed by PRC enterprises.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 3 / 4 )
Skipped
7 countries chose this answer
0/ No
24 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
7 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
6 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
30 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
24 countries chose this answer
91 countries answered this indicator; 7 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
"Huawei as one of the leaders in the field is making huge investments into the development of 5G. According to Huawei spokesman Eric Xu the company is planning to invest 600 mln dollars into developing a network that would secure a speed of 10 Gbit per second. Link - Under the terms of the agreement, ZTE will provide ArmenTel, the country largest telecoms operator, with a new network based on ZTE end-to-end CDMA450 WLL (Wireless Local Loop) solution. Link"
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, PRC-connected entities are authorized to supply tech-related equipment for critical infrastructure (such as airports, public transport, government IT networks, ports etc.).
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
21 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
75 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
Not Found
Supplementary Notes
"The Sargsyan government had already been pursuing a quiet policy of rapprochement with China for years. For Yerevan, the benefits are apparent: the Armenia would gain access to no-questions-asked financial assistance from Chinese banks and import Chinese technology at a fraction of the cost than the original western IT rate. Link The equipment supply contract will be signed with Nuctech Company of China, and include portable x-ray scanners that detect explosive devices, weapons, medication, and several other high-level contraband items. Link"
- https://armenianweekly.com/2019/01/03/is-armenia-playing-a-dangerous-game-with-china/
- https://news.am/eng/news/257792.html
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, the central or local government has signed agreements to adopt biometric surveillance technology (such as facial, voice, DNA or gait recognition) produced by PRC-connected entities.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 1 / 4 )
Skipped
3 countries chose this answer
0/ No
54 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
9 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
7 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
15 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
10 countries chose this answer
95 countries answered this indicator; 3 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
The equipment supply contract will be signed with Nuctech Company of China, and include portable x-ray scanners that detect explosive devices, weapons, medication, and several other high-level contraband items. Link
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, one or more cities have procured, or have signed contracts with PRC-connected entities to establish “smart city systems.”
2024
Yes
Answer ( 1 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
48 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
18 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
4 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
20 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
6 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
When Chinese IT giant Huawei signed an agreement with the Armenian government in December 2017 to implement its “Smart City” technology in Yerevan, few in Armenia paid attention. Link Chinese tech giant Huawei, increasingly sanctioned in the West, is in talks with the Armenian government to install a controversial Smart City system. Link B4%D0%B5%D1%82-%D0%BF%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B3%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%BE%D1%80%D1%8B -%D0%BE%D0%B1-%D1%83%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%BA%D0%B5-%D0% BA%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%B9%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D1%85-%D1%82%D0%B5%D1%85%D0%BD %D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%B8%D0%B9-%D0%BD%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BB%D1%8E%D0%B4% D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F China will finance the construction of a new “Smart Science City” in Armenia. An agreement to that end was signed on August 6 by the Academy of Technologies of China, the China Technical Development Company and the Reconstruction and Development of Agency of Armenia ADKARS. Link
- https://eurasianet.org/armenia-mulls-chinese-surveillance-tech
- https://russian.eurasianet.org/%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F-%D0%B2%D0%B5%D0% B4%D0%B5%D1%82-%D0%BF%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B3%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%BE%D1%80%D1%8B -%D0%BE%D0%B1-%D1%83%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%BA%D0%B5-%D0% BA%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%B9%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D1%85-%D1%82%D0%B5%D1%85%D0%BD %D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%B8%D0%B9-%D0%BD%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BB%D1%8E%D0%B4% D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F
- https://www.worldconstructiontoday.com/news/china-to-invest-up-to-15bn-to-build-smart-city-in-armenia/
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
My country is directly served by a subsea or land-based major fiber optic internet cable built by a PRC-connected entity, or has greenlit plans for one to be built in the future.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
62 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
36 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
In my country, PRC-affiliated venture capital, financial firms or PRC government entities invest in local technology start-ups.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
4 countries chose this answer
0/ No
43 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
12 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
12 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
14 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
13 countries chose this answer
94 countries answered this indicator; 4 countries skipped this indicator
In my country, companies have publicly announced that they had signed MOUs to collaborate on technological development (such as collaborations in A.I., Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Big Data) with PRC-connected entities.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 1 / 4 )
0/ No
38 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
20 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
5 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
18 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
17 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
On August 11, 2020, Memorandum of understanding was signed between Armenian “China-Eurasia” Council for Political and Strategic research and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Chinese Committee on Good Neighbourliness, Friendship and Cooperation (SCO GNFCC). According to the Memorandum of understanding, Parties agreed to cooperate with each other, to contribute to the development of Sino-Armenian relations, to promote dialogue between 2 ancient civilizations, to start and bust cooperation in academic, technological, informational, educational, cultural and other fields. Link The list of MOU: Link
- https://chinastan.org/2020/08/11/memorandum-of-understanding-was-signed-between-armenian-china-eurasia-council-and-the-sco-chinese-committee-on-good-neighbourliness-friendship-and-cooperation/
- https://www.president.am/en/press-release/item/2015/03/25/President-Serzh-Sargsyan-state-visit-to-China-day-1/
Supplementary Notes
Under the terms of the agreement, ZTE will provide ArmenTel, the country largest telecoms operator, with a new network based on ZTE end-to-end CDMA450 WLL (Wireless Local Loop) solution. Link
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
My country has signed space cooperation agreements or memorandums of understanding, or formed space cooperation mechanisms with PRC-connected entities.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
62 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
35 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
In my country, the central or local government(s) has collaborated with the PRC on endorsing the use of the BeiDou satellite navigation system.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
69 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
28 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Domestic Politics
The Domestic Politics Domain evaluates PRC efforts to influence the political landscape in the Index country, and the footprint of PRC security companies.
In my country, politicians or government employees at the sub-national level are signing agreements with the PRC government or state-owned enterprises.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 2 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
27 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
14 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
10 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
19 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
27 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
"Memorandum of Understanding Between the RA Ministry of Transport and Communication and Chinese Sinohydro Link Memorandum on the establishment of friendly relations between the city of Kapan of the Republic of Armenia and the city of Ningbo of the People's Republic of China, 14.06.2016, Ningbo. Link"
Supplementary Notes
Chinese Ambassador to Armenia visits Syunik region. In the course of the meeting, looking into the opportunities for Syunik development in the context of Armenian-Chinese relations, a number of spheres and issues were discussed, particularly education, tourism, road construction, launching other infrastructures, twin towns' institutions, local self-government, export of local products, etc. It is noted that the main topic of the meeting was the exchange of ideas on the interaction. In the future, the sides will take practical steps to deepen the cooperation with narrower professional groups. Link
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, local municipalities or provinces have sister-city or sister-province ties (友好城市) with municipalities or provinces in the PRC.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 2 / 4 )
0/ No
6 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
17 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
21 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
18 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
36 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
Beijing-Yerevan. (Sister or partner cities) Link Gyumri- Xi'an Link
- https://www.yerevan.am/en/sister-and-partner-cities/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_twin_towns_and_sister_cities_in_China
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, politicians or government employees have taken trips to the PRC paid for by PRC-connected individuals or entities.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
6 countries chose this answer
0/ No
47 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
12 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
5 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
17 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
11 countries chose this answer
92 countries answered this indicator; 6 countries skipped this indicator
Not Found
Supplementary Notes
"President Serzh Sargsyan, who has paid a state visit to the People’s Republic of China (PRC), today held a meeting with PRC President Xi Jinping at China National Convention Center. Link Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his spouse Anna Hakobyan have arrived in the People’s Republic of China on a working visit. Link"
- https://www.president.am/en/press-release/item/2015/03/25/President-Serzh-Sargsyan-state-visit-to-China-day-1/
- https://www.primeminister.am/en/foreign-visits/item/2019/05/14/visit-to-Chine/
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, politicians or government employees at the local (non-national) level visit the PRC and meet with PRC officials and think tanks.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
34 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
13 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
9 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
17 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
25 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Not Found
Supplementary Notes
" PM Attends Official Reception on China National Day Link Link - Armenian Defense Chief Visits China, 2017. Link Wang Yi Speaks with Armenian Foreign Minister on the Phone over the 30th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Two Countries phone call Link March 10, the Armenian Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinyan congratulated Xi Jinping on the occasion of his ""re-election as the President of China"". Link Xi Jinping Exchanges Messages of Congratulations with Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan on the 30th Anniversary of the Establishment of China-Armenia Diplomatic Relations. 2022 Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia discussed perspectives of the development of bilateral relations in China. Link"
- https://www.gov.am/en/news/item/8112/
- https://www.azatutyun.am/a/28716222.html
- https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/wjb_663304/wjbz_663308/activities_663312/202204/t20220421_10671145.html
- https://gfsis.org.ge/publications/view/3466On
- http://ba.china-embassy.gov.cn/ba/gnxw_1/202204/t20220406_10664925.htm
- https://www.mfa.am/en/press-releases/2013/07/25/vis-china/3787
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
Representatives of a political party in my country’s national legislature have been invited to visit the PRC or attended events hosted by the International Department of the Chinese Communist Party (中共中央对外联络部), including World Political Parties Summits, CPC in Dialogue with World Political Parties High-Level Meetings, BRICS Political Parties Dialogues, Think Tanks and Civil Society Organizations Fora, etc.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
3 countries chose this answer
0/ No
30 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
20 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
7 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
20 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
18 countries chose this answer
95 countries answered this indicator; 3 countries skipped this indicator
In my country, there are reports of politicians or political parties receiving campaign finance or significant in-kind donations from PRC-connected entities or individuals.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
79 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
4 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
1 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
7 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
6 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
In my country, groups with reported links to the United Front Work Department (UFWD) have hosted fundraisings or have provided other forms of support for government employees, politicians or parties.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
79 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
2 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
2 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
7 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
6 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
PRC officials or PRC state media have criticized, harassed, or threatened local politicians, local government officials, or political parties in my country due to their activities, statements or policy advocacy.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
72 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
7 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
2 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
9 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
7 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
In my country, politicians or government employees have publicly echoed PRC talking points (e.g. denying PRC human rights issues, arguing that the PRC’s one-party political system could be beneficial for my country’s economic growth).
2024
Yes
Answer ( 3 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
31 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
15 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
6 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
25 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
20 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
Pashinyan to Xi: I am confident that under your skillful leadership China will make an important contribution to international peace, stability (2023) Link
Supplementary Notes
"Nikol Pashinyan warmly congratulated on the 70h anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, and congratulated the Chinese side on successfully holding the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. As ancient civilizations, Armenia and China enjoyed close trade and cultural contacts in history. Link"
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, politicians or government employees have received direct or deferred benefits from PRC-connected individuals or entities openly or covertly (e.g. have been appointed to lucrative positions as board members or consultants with PRC-invested firms, casinos, energy companies, etc.) during or in retirement from public office.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
3 countries chose this answer
0/ No
57 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
6 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
3 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
21 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
8 countries chose this answer
95 countries answered this indicator; 3 countries skipped this indicator
In my country, officials, political parties, and political elites try to suppress criticism of the PRC.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
6 countries chose this answer
0/ No
72 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
4 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
3 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
10 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
3 countries chose this answer
92 countries answered this indicator; 6 countries skipped this indicator
Foreign Policy
The Foreign Policy Domain gauges PRC efforts to achieve diplomatic objectives by influencing key actors in the Index country.
My country’s legislature has a joint parliamentary friendship group, committee or other forms of sub-organizations with the PRC.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
24 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
72 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
The 10th session of the Armenian-Chinese joint commission on trade and economic issues were held. 2019 Link PPROVAL OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARMENIAN SIDE OF THE ARMENIAN-CHINESE JOINT COMMISSION ON TRADE AND ECONOMIC ISSUES (2022) Link Friendship Group Armenia-China: Link
- https://armenpress.am/arm/news/989177.html
- https://www.irtek.am/views/act.aspx?tid=148224&sc=p30
- http://www.parliament.am/international.php?id=4&lang=eng#393
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
My country receives foreign aid or significant in-kind donations from the PRC.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
0/ No
37 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
9 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
4 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
16 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
32 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
"The «Fund for Regional Development of Chinese-Armenian Relations» was established to strengthen Chinese-Armenian relations within the framework of «One belt - one road» initiative. Link Armenia has received Chinese economic aid on an annual basis ever since 1999. It totaled $37 million between 2012 and 2014, according to the Armenian Foreign Ministry. That included an $11 million grant provided in 2013 for the construction of a Chinese school in Yerevan and the purchase of equipment for the Armenian customs service.Link According to this agreement, China will provide free assistance to Armenia equal to 100 million Chinese yuan for the implementation of the broadcast hall project of the Public Television of Armenia and other agreed projects Link "
- https://chinaarmenia.am/en/content/about/
- https://www.azatutyun.am/a/28480995.html
- https://armenpress.am/rus/news/1105227.html
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
The PRC provides training to diplomats or civil servants on governance from my country (such as at 国家行政学院 or 中央党校).
2024
Yes
Answer ( 1 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
50 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
13 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
7 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
13 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
14 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
Armenian servicemen to attend training in China Link
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
Citizens of my country have been detained in the PRC or denied exit for political reasons, a.k.a. “hostage diplomacy.”
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
81 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
17 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
People who were critical did not seek visa Armenia-China Visa Requirement Lifted as China Eyes the Armenian Market Link
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
In my country, politicians or government officials participate in events or projects affiliated with the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED, 中国环境与发展国际合作委员会).
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
4 countries chose this answer
0/ No
69 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
25 countries chose this answer
94 countries answered this indicator; 4 countries skipped this indicator
My country has signed an agreement with the PRC to classify their diplomatic relationship as a "Strategic Partnership" or beyond.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
25 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
73 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
My country unquestionably uses PRC’s "One China Principle" which articulates that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China, rather than my country's own "One China Policy."
2024
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
Skipped
3 countries chose this answer
0/ No
29 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
66 countries chose this answer
95 countries answered this indicator; 3 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
Armenia supports “One China” principle, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Vahan Hunanyan told Public Radio of Armenia. Link
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
My government has supported, remained silent about, or opposed the PRC's territorial claims (such as on the South China Sea arbitration ruling issued by the UNCLOS Arbitral Tribunal in July 2016); except claims over Taiwan, which are indirectly covered in indicator 7.
2024
Silence
0/ My country has rejected PRC‘s claim
21 countries chose this answer
2/ My country has remained silent
60 countries chose this answer
4/ My country has adhered to PRC‘s claim
17 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
Not Available
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
My government has supported, remained silent about, or opposed the PRC's treatment, governance, or policy towards the Uyghur population in Xinjiang.
2024
Oppose
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ My country has rejected PRC‘s claim
30 countries chose this answer
2/ My country has remained silent
36 countries chose this answer
4/ My country has adhered to PRC‘s claim
31 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
Armenia joined this Pompeo initiative to protect Uyghurs Link
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
My government has supported, remained silent about, or opposed the PRC's treatment, governance, or policy toward the Tibet population.
2024
Silence
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ My country has rejected PRC‘s claim
20 countries chose this answer
2/ My country has remained silent
55 countries chose this answer
4/ My country has adhered to PRC‘s claim
21 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
Not Available
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
My government has supported, remained silent about, or opposed the PRC's ongoing repression in Hong Kong, such as the imposition of the National Security Law or other actions to persecute Hong Kong protestors or activists.
2024
Silence
0/ My country has rejected PRC‘s claim
25 countries chose this answer
2/ My country has remained silent
46 countries chose this answer
4/ My country has adhered to PRC‘s claim
27 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
Not Available
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili