Australia

$59,934.1
25.7M
Ranking
12/ 82
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.

180/ 388
Executive partner
Doublethink Lab
Index Year
2021
Layer Scores

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

53%

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.

Pressure

69%

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.

Effect

21%

Effect evaluates the degree of accommodations the target country makes to the PRC, and the actual effects and impacts on the target country.

In 2021, Australia had a GDP per capita of US$59,934 and a total population of 25.73 million people, with the Chinese population comprising 1.2 million people, or 5.6% of the total population.

Australia established diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China in 1972. Australia was ranked 39th in Reporters Without Borders' 2022 World Press Freedom Index, and Free in Freedom House's 2022 Global Freedom Status, with a score of 95/100.

Domain Scores
Country Percentage
Index Average

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
    63.6% / 30.1%
  • Academia
    50.0% / 34%
  • Economy
    80.0% / 33.6%
  • Society
    45.5% / 23.6%
  • Military
    9.1% / 23.4%
  • Law Enforcement
    43.2% / 30.2%
  • Technology
    30.0% / 40.8%
  • Domestic Politics
    61.4% / 37.2%
  • Foreign Policy
    36.4% / 41%

Media

The Media Domain evaluates how PRC entities influence public debate and media coverage about the PRC in the Index country.

1.
Exposure

In my country, there are media organizations that belong to the World Chinese Media (世界华文媒体) network.

Yes

Answer ( 2 / 4 )

More

Skipped

2 countries chose this answer

0/ No

42 countries chose this answer

1/ Few, but insignificant

19 countries chose this answer

2/ More than a few, but insignificant

4 countries chose this answer

3/ Few, but significant

13 countries chose this answer

4/ More than a few, and significant

2 countries chose this answer

80 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator

Supporting Evidence

  1. https://archive.ph/pui0L

    Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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    2.
    Exposure

    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).

    Yes

    Answer ( 1 / 4 )

    More

    Skipped

    1 countries chose this answer

    0/ No

    39 countries chose this answer

    1/ Few, but insignificant

    23 countries chose this answer

    2/ More than a few, but insignificant

    4 countries chose this answer

    3/ Few, but significant

    14 countries chose this answer

    4/ More than a few, and significant

    1 countries chose this answer

    81 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator

    Supporting Evidence

    1. https://archive.ph/kFLvL

      Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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      3.
      Exposure

      In my country, there are journalists, media organizations or online influencers who have attended all-expenses paid media tours in PRC.

      Yes

      Answer ( 4 / 4 )

      More

      Skipped

      11 countries chose this answer

      0/ No

      15 countries chose this answer

      1/ Few, but insignificant

      15 countries chose this answer

      2/ More than a few, but insignificant

      5 countries chose this answer

      3/ Few, but significant

      23 countries chose this answer

      4/ More than a few, and significant

      13 countries chose this answer

      71 countries answered this indicator; 11 countries skipped this indicator

      Supporting Evidence

      1. https://archive.ph/wip/W79Oj

        Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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        4.
        Exposure

        In my country, there are journalists, media organizations or online influencers who have received trainings from PRC state-owned media or PRC-connected entities.

        Yes

        Answer ( 3 / 4 )

        More

        Skipped

        3 countries chose this answer

        0/ No

        37 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

        14 countries chose this answer

        4/ More than a few, and significant

        10 countries chose this answer

        79 countries answered this indicator; 3 countries skipped this indicator

        Supporting Evidence

        1. https://archive.ph/pui0L

          Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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          5.
          Exposure

          In my country, PRC state-media (including print, radio, and video) is broadcasted or distributed in a local language.

          Yes

          Answer ( 3 / 4 )

          More

          Skipped

          1 countries chose this answer

          0/ No

          24 countries chose this answer

          1/ Few, but insignificant

          22 countries chose this answer

          2/ More than a few, but insignificant

          7 countries chose this answer

          3/ Few, but significant

          18 countries chose this answer

          4/ More than a few, and significant

          10 countries chose this answer

          81 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator

          Supporting Evidence

          1. https://archive.ph/wip/SXnMj

            Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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            6.
            Exposure

            In my country, there are local media outlets wholly or partly owned by PRC citizens or corporations.

            Yes

            Answer ( 2 / 4 )

            More

            Skipped

            2 countries chose this answer

            0/ No

            44 countries chose this answer

            1/ Few, but insignificant

            19 countries chose this answer

            2/ More than a few, but insignificant

            3 countries chose this answer

            3/ Few, but significant

            14 countries chose this answer

            4/ More than a few, and significant

            0 countries chose this answer

            80 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator

            Supporting Evidence

            1. https://archive.ph/pui0L

              Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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              7.
              Exposure

              In my country, there are media outlets that have delivered cheap or free contents provided by PRC state-fund media.

              Yes

              Answer ( 4 / 4 )

              More

              Skipped

              3 countries chose this answer

              0/ No

              22 countries chose this answer

              1/ Few, but insignificant

              21 countries chose this answer

              2/ More than a few, but insignificant

              6 countries chose this answer

              3/ Few, but significant

              23 countries chose this answer

              4/ More than a few, and significant

              7 countries chose this answer

              79 countries answered this indicator; 3 countries skipped this indicator

              Supporting Evidence

              1. https://archive.ph/wip/SXnMj
              2. https://archive.ph/wip/qiMFp

              Supplementary Notes

              Nine Entertainment has reportedly ended their contract with China Daily to distribute free copies in Dec 2020.

                Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                8.
                Exposure

                In my country, there are regular PRC state-media or government advertisements inserted within local newspapers, online news websites or social media.

                Yes

                Answer ( 2 / 4 )

                More

                Skipped

                1 countries chose this answer

                0/ No

                38 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

                15 countries chose this answer

                4/ More than a few, and significant

                8 countries chose this answer

                81 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator

                Supporting Evidence

                1. https://archive.ph/pui0L

                Supplementary Notes

                Most advertising is restricted to Chinese-language newspapers.

                  Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                  9.
                  Pressure

                  In my country, there are journalists who have had pressure exerted on them by the PRC, including (but not limited to) public denouncement, revocation of journalist ID, denial of visa.

                  Yes

                  Answer ( 4 / 4 )

                  More

                  Skipped

                  1 countries chose this answer

                  0/ No

                  57 countries chose this answer

                  4/ Yes

                  24 countries chose this answer

                  81 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator

                  Supporting Evidence

                  1. https://archive.ph/uYYib
                  2. https://archive.ph/FHBMx
                  3. https://archive.ph/qdedQ

                    Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                    10.
                    Effect

                    In my country, there are incidents of media outlets censoring views critical of the PRC government.

                    Yes

                    Answer ( 3 / 4 )

                    More

                    Skipped

                    4 countries chose this answer

                    0/ No

                    51 countries chose this answer

                    1/ Few, but insignificant

                    11 countries chose this answer

                    2/ More than a few, but insignificant

                    3 countries chose this answer

                    3/ Few, but significant

                    9 countries chose this answer

                    4/ More than a few, and significant

                    4 countries chose this answer

                    78 countries answered this indicator; 4 countries skipped this indicator

                    Supporting Evidence

                    1. https://archive.ph/pui0L

                      Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                      11.
                      Effect

                      In my country, there are media personalities (including reporters, journalists or commentators) or celebrities who deny the existence of human rights abuses in the PRC (e.g. a media personality that doubts there are re-education camps for Uyghurs in Xinjiang).

                      No

                      Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                      More

                      Skipped

                      2 countries chose this answer

                      0/ No

                      44 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

                      9 countries chose this answer

                      4/ More than a few, and significant

                      5 countries chose this answer

                      80 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator

                      Supporting Evidence

                      No publicly available evidence to support this claim.

                          Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                          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.

                          1.
                          Exposure

                          In my country, universities have established research partnerships with PRC-connected entities. (e.g. Huawei, Tencent or Alibaba)

                          Yes

                          Answer ( 4 / 4 )

                          More

                          0/ No

                          9 countries chose this answer

                          1/ Few, but insignificant

                          11 countries chose this answer

                          2/ More than a few, but insignificant

                          6 countries chose this answer

                          3/ Few, but significant

                          31 countries chose this answer

                          4/ More than a few, and significant

                          25 countries chose this answer

                          82 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator

                          Supporting Evidence

                          1. https://archive.ph/wip/cgtgZ

                            Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                            2.
                            Exposure

                            In my country, there are Confucius Institutes/Classrooms.

                            Yes

                            Answer ( 3 / 4 )

                            More

                            0/ No

                            5 countries chose this answer

                            1/ Few, but insignificant

                            14 countries chose this answer

                            2/ More than a few, but insignificant

                            5 countries chose this answer

                            3/ Few, but significant

                            31 countries chose this answer

                            4/ More than a few, and significant

                            27 countries chose this answer

                            82 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator

                            Supporting Evidence

                            1. https://web.archive.org/web/20201229101245/http://english.hanban.org/node_10971.htm

                              Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                              3.
                              Exposure

                              My country plans to include, or does include, Chinese as a foreign language in K12 or primary education, and receives free or subsidized (e.g. offered below market price) educational books and teachers from PRC.

                              No

                              Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                              More

                              Skipped

                              1 countries chose this answer

                              0/ No

                              46 countries chose this answer

                              4/ Yes

                              35 countries chose this answer

                              81 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator

                              Supporting Evidence

                              There was no evidence school received free educational books and teachers.

                              1. https://archive.ph/wip/ShEM5
                              2. https://archive.ph/wip/j0jdP

                                Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                4.
                                Exposure

                                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).

                                No

                                Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                More

                                Skipped

                                2 countries chose this answer

                                0/ No

                                40 countries chose this answer

                                1/ Few, but insignificant

                                17 countries chose this answer

                                2/ More than a few, but insignificant

                                7 countries chose this answer

                                3/ Few, but significant

                                14 countries chose this answer

                                4/ More than a few, and significant

                                2 countries chose this answer

                                80 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator

                                Supporting Evidence

                                No publicly available evidence to support this claim.

                                    Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                    5.
                                    Exposure

                                    In my country, think tanks and academic research centers have received financial support from PRC-connected individuals or entities.

                                    Yes

                                    Answer ( 3 / 4 )

                                    More

                                    Skipped

                                    10 countries chose this answer

                                    0/ No

                                    21 countries chose this answer

                                    1/ Few, but insignificant

                                    11 countries chose this answer

                                    2/ More than a few, but insignificant

                                    11 countries chose this answer

                                    3/ Few, but significant

                                    19 countries chose this answer

                                    4/ More than a few, and significant

                                    10 countries chose this answer

                                    72 countries answered this indicator; 10 countries skipped this indicator

                                    Supporting Evidence

                                    1. https://archive.ph/wip/S2cUK

                                      Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                      6.
                                      Exposure

                                      In my country, experts participate in PRC talent recruitment programs such as the Thousand Talents Program or Changjiang Scholars program.

                                      Yes

                                      Answer ( 2 / 4 )

                                      More

                                      Skipped

                                      3 countries chose this answer

                                      0/ No

                                      47 countries chose this answer

                                      1/ Few, but insignificant

                                      11 countries chose this answer

                                      2/ More than a few, but insignificant

                                      6 countries chose this answer

                                      3/ Few, but significant

                                      10 countries chose this answer

                                      4/ More than a few, and significant

                                      5 countries chose this answer

                                      79 countries answered this indicator; 3 countries skipped this indicator

                                      Supporting Evidence

                                      1. https://archive.ph/64qi1

                                        Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                        7.
                                        Exposure

                                        In my country, scholars have taken trips to the PRC paid for by PRC-connected individuals or entities.

                                        No

                                        Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                        More

                                        Skipped

                                        13 countries chose this answer

                                        0/ No

                                        17 countries chose this answer

                                        1/ Few, but insignificant

                                        15 countries chose this answer

                                        2/ More than a few, but insignificant

                                        11 countries chose this answer

                                        3/ Few, but significant

                                        12 countries chose this answer

                                        4/ More than a few, and significant

                                        14 countries chose this answer

                                        69 countries answered this indicator; 13 countries skipped this indicator

                                        Supporting Evidence

                                        No publicly available evidence to support this claim.

                                        1. https://archive.ph/wip/puzSy

                                          Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                          8.
                                          Pressure

                                          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).

                                          Yes

                                          Answer ( 3 / 4 )

                                          More

                                          Skipped

                                          1 countries chose this answer

                                          0/ No

                                          64 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

                                          5 countries chose this answer

                                          4/ More than a few, and significant

                                          3 countries chose this answer

                                          81 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator

                                          Supporting Evidence

                                          1. https://archive.ph/wip/Ah4bm
                                          2. https://archive.ph/tEbdU
                                          3. https://archive.ph/sWRZ9
                                          4. https://archive.ph/lgtwM

                                            Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                            9.
                                            Pressure

                                            In my country, scholars or academics have been denied visas to travel to the PRC after expressing opinions or producing scholarship that is critical of the PRC.

                                            Yes

                                            Answer ( 3 / 4 )

                                            More

                                            Skipped

                                            7 countries chose this answer

                                            0/ No

                                            64 countries chose this answer

                                            1/ Few, but insignificant

                                            1 countries chose this answer

                                            2/ More than a few, but insignificant

                                            0 countries chose this answer

                                            3/ Few, but significant

                                            6 countries chose this answer

                                            4/ More than a few, and significant

                                            4 countries chose this answer

                                            75 countries answered this indicator; 7 countries skipped this indicator

                                            Supporting Evidence

                                            1. https://archive.ph/wip/aDtjA

                                              Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                              10.
                                              Effect

                                              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.

                                              No

                                              Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                              More

                                              Skipped

                                              2 countries chose this answer

                                              0/ No

                                              64 countries chose this answer

                                              4/ Yes

                                              16 countries chose this answer

                                              80 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator

                                              Supporting Evidence

                                              No publicly available evidence to support this claim in the affirmative.

                                                  Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                  11.
                                                  Effect

                                                  In my country, there are confirmed reports of teachers or professors avoiding the discussion of sensitive political issues (e.g. Uyghur re-education camps, Taiwan independence, Tiananmen Square Massacre).

                                                  Yes

                                                  Answer ( 4 / 4 )

                                                  More

                                                  Skipped

                                                  5 countries chose this answer

                                                  0/ No

                                                  65 countries chose this answer

                                                  1/ Few, but insignificant

                                                  1 countries chose this answer

                                                  2/ More than a few, but insignificant

                                                  1 countries chose this answer

                                                  3/ Few, but significant

                                                  6 countries chose this answer

                                                  4/ More than a few, and significant

                                                  4 countries chose this answer

                                                  77 countries answered this indicator; 5 countries skipped this indicator

                                                  Supporting Evidence

                                                  1. https://archive.ph/wip/oUTcW

                                                    Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                    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.

                                                    1.
                                                    Exposure

                                                    The PRC is my country's number one trading partner (for trade in goods only).

                                                    Yes

                                                    Answer ( 4 / 4 )

                                                    More

                                                    0/ No

                                                    51 countries chose this answer

                                                    4/ Yes

                                                    31 countries chose this answer

                                                    82 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator

                                                    Supporting Evidence

                                                    1. https://archive.ph/wip/GPGWu

                                                      Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                      2.
                                                      Exposure

                                                      PRC-connected entities own more than 50% of my country’s sovereign debt.

                                                      No

                                                      Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                                      More

                                                      Skipped

                                                      1 countries chose this answer

                                                      0/ No

                                                      77 countries chose this answer

                                                      4/ Yes

                                                      4 countries chose this answer

                                                      81 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator

                                                      Supporting Evidence

                                                      Not Found

                                                      1. https://archive.ph/wip/uyfQC
                                                      2. https://archive.ph/wip/60fsE

                                                        Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                        3.
                                                        Exposure

                                                        The PRC is the top customer for my country’s extractive industries.

                                                        Yes

                                                        Answer ( 4 / 4 )

                                                        More

                                                        0/ No

                                                        62 countries chose this answer

                                                        4/ Yes

                                                        20 countries chose this answer

                                                        82 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator

                                                        Supporting Evidence

                                                        1. https://archive.ph/wip/iDLQ0

                                                          Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                          4.
                                                          Exposure

                                                          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.)

                                                          Yes

                                                          Answer ( 4 / 4 )

                                                          More

                                                          0/ No

                                                          36 countries chose this answer

                                                          4/ Yes

                                                          46 countries chose this answer

                                                          82 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator

                                                          Supporting Evidence

                                                          1. https://archive.ph/wip/EtvX3

                                                            Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                            5.
                                                            Exposure

                                                            My country joined (or applied to join) the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).

                                                            Yes

                                                            Answer ( 4 / 4 )

                                                            More

                                                            0/ No

                                                            27 countries chose this answer

                                                            4/ Yes

                                                            55 countries chose this answer

                                                            82 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator

                                                            Supporting Evidence

                                                            1. https://archive.ph/wip/N8j1l

                                                              Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                              6.
                                                              Exposure

                                                              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.

                                                              Yes

                                                              Answer ( 4 / 4 )

                                                              More

                                                              0/ No

                                                              41 countries chose this answer

                                                              4/ Yes

                                                              41 countries chose this answer

                                                              82 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator

                                                              Supporting Evidence

                                                              1. https://archive.ph/wip/66lBR

                                                                Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                7.
                                                                Pressure

                                                                My country has been the target of PRC economic coercion (e.g. trade or investment sanctions) that was specifically tailored at products or services that are highly dependent on the PRC market.

                                                                Yes

                                                                Answer ( 4 / 4 )

                                                                More

                                                                0/ No

                                                                64 countries chose this answer

                                                                4/ Yes

                                                                18 countries chose this answer

                                                                82 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                Supporting Evidence

                                                                1. https://archive.ph/wip/87kW8
                                                                2. https://archive.ph/wip/BSEoz
                                                                3. https://archive.ph/bDavv

                                                                  Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                  8.
                                                                  Pressure

                                                                  In my country, local businesses have been harassed, threatened, or boycotted, due to their activities or statements in support of causes deemed unacceptable by the PRC government (e.g. Taiwanese independence, Hong Kong democracy, Tibet or Xinjiang issues, etc).

                                                                  Yes

                                                                  Answer ( 4 / 4 )

                                                                  More

                                                                  Skipped

                                                                  2 countries chose this answer

                                                                  0/ No

                                                                  65 countries chose this answer

                                                                  4/ Yes

                                                                  15 countries chose this answer

                                                                  80 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                  Supporting Evidence

                                                                  1. https://archive.ph/DPTPg

                                                                    Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                    9.
                                                                    Effect

                                                                    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.

                                                                    Yes

                                                                    Answer ( 4 / 4 )

                                                                    More

                                                                    0/ No

                                                                    51 countries chose this answer

                                                                    4/ Yes

                                                                    31 countries chose this answer

                                                                    82 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                    Supporting Evidence

                                                                    1. https://archive.ph/wip/FOT26

                                                                      Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                      10.
                                                                      Effect

                                                                      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.

                                                                      No

                                                                      Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                                                      More

                                                                      0/ No

                                                                      47 countries chose this answer

                                                                      4/ Yes

                                                                      35 countries chose this answer

                                                                      82 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                      Supporting Evidence

                                                                      No publicly available evidence to support this claim in the affirmative.

                                                                          Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                          11.
                                                                          Effect

                                                                          In my country, PRC-connected entities requisitioned infrastructure or land for failure to repay debts in a timely manner.

                                                                          Skip

                                                                          More

                                                                          Skipped

                                                                          2 countries chose this answer

                                                                          0/ No

                                                                          76 countries chose this answer

                                                                          4/ Yes

                                                                          4 countries chose this answer

                                                                          80 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                            Supplementary Notes

                                                                            No publicly available evidence to support this claim. Private business transactions like this would not necessarily be made public.

                                                                              Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                              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.

                                                                              1.
                                                                              Exposure

                                                                              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.

                                                                              Yes

                                                                              Answer ( 4 / 4 )

                                                                              More

                                                                              Skipped

                                                                              1 countries chose this answer

                                                                              0/ No

                                                                              49 countries chose this answer

                                                                              1/ Few, but insignificant

                                                                              12 countries chose this answer

                                                                              2/ More than a few, but insignificant

                                                                              7 countries chose this answer

                                                                              3/ Few, but significant

                                                                              9 countries chose this answer

                                                                              4/ More than a few, and significant

                                                                              4 countries chose this answer

                                                                              81 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator

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                                                                              2.
                                                                              Exposure

                                                                              In my country, there are members and member organizations of United World Chinese Association (世界华人协会).

                                                                              Yes

                                                                              Answer ( 4 / 4 )

                                                                              More

                                                                              Skipped

                                                                              1 countries chose this answer

                                                                              0/ No

                                                                              62 countries chose this answer

                                                                              4/ Yes

                                                                              19 countries chose this answer

                                                                              81 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                              Supporting Evidence

                                                                              1. https://archive.ph/NhPlQ

                                                                                Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                3.
                                                                                Exposure

                                                                                In my country, labor unions cooperate on exchanges or official visits to the All-China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU) in the PRC.

                                                                                No

                                                                                Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                                                                More

                                                                                Skipped

                                                                                1 countries chose this answer

                                                                                0/ No

                                                                                68 countries chose this answer

                                                                                4/ Yes

                                                                                13 countries chose this answer

                                                                                81 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                Supporting Evidence

                                                                                No publicly available evidence to support this claim in the affirmative.

                                                                                    Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                    4.
                                                                                    Exposure

                                                                                    In my country, there are local reports of personnel linked to the UFWD who make appearances at Chinese diaspora community events and activities (e.g. Lunar New Year events, Dragon Boat festival tournaments, etc).

                                                                                    Yes

                                                                                    Answer ( 4 / 4 )

                                                                                    More

                                                                                    Skipped

                                                                                    2 countries chose this answer

                                                                                    0/ No

                                                                                    50 countries chose this answer

                                                                                    1/ Few, but insignificant

                                                                                    9 countries chose this answer

                                                                                    2/ More than a few, but insignificant

                                                                                    5 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

                                                                                    80 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                    Supporting Evidence

                                                                                    1. https://archive.ph/s4ZMl
                                                                                    2. https://archive.ph/9mILw
                                                                                    3. https://archive.ph/xUObr
                                                                                    4. https://archive.ph/wip/FaZlA

                                                                                      Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                      5.
                                                                                      Exposure

                                                                                      In my country, there are PRC-connected professional associations that are closely engaged with their counterparts locally, such as 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).

                                                                                      Yes

                                                                                      Answer ( 4 / 4 )

                                                                                      More

                                                                                      Skipped

                                                                                      2 countries chose this answer

                                                                                      0/ No

                                                                                      33 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

                                                                                      8 countries chose this answer

                                                                                      4/ More than a few, and significant

                                                                                      6 countries chose this answer

                                                                                      80 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                      Supporting Evidence

                                                                                      1. https://archive.ph/wip/rU7gV
                                                                                      2. https://archive.ph/wip/JW5w4
                                                                                      3. https://archive.ph/wip/WLKJK

                                                                                        Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                        6.
                                                                                        Exposure

                                                                                        In my country, PRC-connected individuals or entities donate money or provide other types of support to religious communities and charities.

                                                                                        Yes

                                                                                        Answer ( 4 / 4 )

                                                                                        More

                                                                                        Skipped

                                                                                        1 countries chose this answer

                                                                                        0/ No

                                                                                        46 countries chose this answer

                                                                                        4/ Yes

                                                                                        35 countries chose this answer

                                                                                        81 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                        Supporting Evidence

                                                                                        1. https://archive.ph/s4ZMl
                                                                                        2. https://archive.ph/wip/noddB

                                                                                          Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                          7.
                                                                                          Exposure

                                                                                          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.

                                                                                          No

                                                                                          Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                                                                          More

                                                                                          Skipped

                                                                                          2 countries chose this answer

                                                                                          0/ No

                                                                                          38 countries chose this answer

                                                                                          1/ Few, but insignificant

                                                                                          21 countries chose this answer

                                                                                          2/ More than a few, but insignificant

                                                                                          4 countries chose this answer

                                                                                          3/ Few, but significant

                                                                                          11 countries chose this answer

                                                                                          4/ More than a few, and significant

                                                                                          6 countries chose this answer

                                                                                          80 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                          Supporting Evidence

                                                                                          No publicly available evidence to support this claim.

                                                                                              Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                              8.
                                                                                              Effect

                                                                                              Cultural products (such as films and TV shows) produced by my country’s production studios typically portray the PRC in a positive light.

                                                                                              No

                                                                                              Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                                                                              More

                                                                                              Skipped

                                                                                              7 countries chose this answer

                                                                                              0/ No

                                                                                              60 countries chose this answer

                                                                                              4/ Yes

                                                                                              15 countries chose this answer

                                                                                              75 countries answered this indicator; 7 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                              Supporting Evidence

                                                                                              No publicly available evidence to support this claim in the affirmative.

                                                                                                  Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                  9.
                                                                                                  Effect

                                                                                                  In my country, celebrities regularly publish or share propaganda narratives from the PRC.

                                                                                                  No

                                                                                                  Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                                                                                  More

                                                                                                  0/ No

                                                                                                  67 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                  1/ Few, but insignificant

                                                                                                  10 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                  2/ More than a few, but insignificant

                                                                                                  0 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                  3/ Few, but significant

                                                                                                  3 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                  4/ More than a few, and significant

                                                                                                  2 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                  82 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                  Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                  No publicly available evidence to support this claim.

                                                                                                      Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                      10.
                                                                                                      Effect

                                                                                                      In my country, the national or local governments regularly publish or share propaganda narratives from the PRC (e.g. statements from the PRC government or embassies).

                                                                                                      No

                                                                                                      Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                                                                                      More

                                                                                                      Skipped

                                                                                                      2 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                      0/ No

                                                                                                      54 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                      1/ Few, but insignificant

                                                                                                      12 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

                                                                                                      5 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                      80 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                      Not Found

                                                                                                        Supplementary Notes

                                                                                                        Australian local governments express a range of views on the PRC government both positive and negative.

                                                                                                          Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                          11.
                                                                                                          Effect

                                                                                                          In my country, a majority of citizens have positive views of the PRC government.

                                                                                                          No

                                                                                                          Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                                                                                          More

                                                                                                          Skipped

                                                                                                          7 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                          0/ No

                                                                                                          50 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                          4/ Yes

                                                                                                          25 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                          75 countries answered this indicator; 7 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                          Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                          Not Found

                                                                                                          1. https://archive.ph/JBvoQ
                                                                                                          2. https://archive.ph/wip/MHhY9

                                                                                                            Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                            Military

                                                                                                            The Military Domain gauges the bilateral military relationship between the PRC and the Index country, including PRC efforts to influence local military personnel.

                                                                                                            1.
                                                                                                            Exposure

                                                                                                            My country currently imports (or receives in-kind donation of) military or law-enforcement equipment or components of equipment from the PRC.

                                                                                                            No

                                                                                                            Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                                                                                            More

                                                                                                            0/ No

                                                                                                            36 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                            4/ Yes

                                                                                                            46 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                            82 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                            Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                            Not Found

                                                                                                            1. https://archive.ph/wip/wHy0g

                                                                                                              Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                              2.
                                                                                                              Exposure

                                                                                                              My country currently exports military or law-enforcement equipment or components of equipment to the PRC.

                                                                                                              No

                                                                                                              Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                                                                                              More

                                                                                                              Skipped

                                                                                                              1 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                              0/ No

                                                                                                              74 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                              4/ Yes

                                                                                                              7 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                              81 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                              Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                              Not Found

                                                                                                              1. https://archive.ph/wip/QORhN

                                                                                                                Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                3.
                                                                                                                Exposure

                                                                                                                My country co-develops or co-produces military or law-enforcement equipment with the PRC.

                                                                                                                No

                                                                                                                Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                                                                                                More

                                                                                                                Skipped

                                                                                                                1 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                0/ No

                                                                                                                66 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                4/ Yes

                                                                                                                15 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                81 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                No publicly available evidence to support this claim in the affirmative.

                                                                                                                    Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                    4.
                                                                                                                    Exposure

                                                                                                                    In my country, there are reports that the PRC has expressed intentions or has taken actions to establish basing.

                                                                                                                    No

                                                                                                                    Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                                                                                                    More

                                                                                                                    Skipped

                                                                                                                    2 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                    0/ No

                                                                                                                    67 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                    4/ Yes

                                                                                                                    13 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                    80 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                    Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                    No publicly available evidence to support this claim in the affirmative.

                                                                                                                        Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                        5.
                                                                                                                        Exposure

                                                                                                                        In my country, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has participated in a humanitarian relief/disaster assistance (HADR) effort.

                                                                                                                        No

                                                                                                                        Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                                                                                                        More

                                                                                                                        Skipped

                                                                                                                        2 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                        0/ No

                                                                                                                        61 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                        4/ Yes

                                                                                                                        19 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                        80 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                        Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                        No publicly available evidence to support this claim in the affirmative.

                                                                                                                            Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                            6.
                                                                                                                            Exposure

                                                                                                                            In my country, People’s Liberation Army (PLA) military personnel are permanently or rotationally deployed (excluding defense attaches and peacekeepers).

                                                                                                                            No

                                                                                                                            Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                                                                                                            More

                                                                                                                            0/ No

                                                                                                                            77 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                            4/ Yes

                                                                                                                            5 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                            82 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                            Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                            No publicly available evidence to support this claim in the affirmative.

                                                                                                                                Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                7.
                                                                                                                                Exposure

                                                                                                                                In my country, members of the military have received professional military education from the PRC.

                                                                                                                                No

                                                                                                                                Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                More

                                                                                                                                0/ No

                                                                                                                                48 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                4/ Yes

                                                                                                                                34 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                82 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                No publicly available evidence to support this claim in the affirmative.

                                                                                                                                    Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                    8.
                                                                                                                                    Exposure

                                                                                                                                    In my country, members of the military have received peacekeeping training from the PRC.

                                                                                                                                    No

                                                                                                                                    Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                    More

                                                                                                                                    Skipped

                                                                                                                                    2 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                    0/ No

                                                                                                                                    67 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                    4/ Yes

                                                                                                                                    13 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                    80 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                    Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                    No publicly available evidence to support this claim in the affirmative.

                                                                                                                                        Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                        9.
                                                                                                                                        Exposure

                                                                                                                                        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.

                                                                                                                                        No

                                                                                                                                        Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                        More

                                                                                                                                        Skipped

                                                                                                                                        4 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                        0/ No

                                                                                                                                        67 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                        4/ Yes

                                                                                                                                        11 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                        78 countries answered this indicator; 4 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                        Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                        No publicly available evidence to support this claim in the affirmative.

                                                                                                                                            Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                            10.
                                                                                                                                            Effect

                                                                                                                                            In my country, high-ranking retired or current military and/or intelligence officials advocate for more coordination with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

                                                                                                                                            No

                                                                                                                                            Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                            More

                                                                                                                                            Skipped

                                                                                                                                            1 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                            0/ No

                                                                                                                                            68 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                            4/ Yes

                                                                                                                                            13 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                            81 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                            Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                            No publicly available evidence to support this claim in the affirmative.

                                                                                                                                                Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                11.
                                                                                                                                                Effect

                                                                                                                                                My country cooperates with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on military exchange exercises, including drills and war games.

                                                                                                                                                Yes

                                                                                                                                                Answer ( 4 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                More

                                                                                                                                                0/ No

                                                                                                                                                51 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                4/ Yes

                                                                                                                                                31 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                82 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                1. https://archive.ph/wip/oCcVi

                                                                                                                                                  Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                  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.

                                                                                                                                                  1.
                                                                                                                                                  Exposure

                                                                                                                                                  My country currently maintains an extradition treaty, legal mutual assistance or other similar arrangements with the PRC.

                                                                                                                                                  No

                                                                                                                                                  Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                  More

                                                                                                                                                  0/ No

                                                                                                                                                  32 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                  4/ Yes

                                                                                                                                                  50 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                  82 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                  Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                  Not Found

                                                                                                                                                  1. https://archive.ph/wip/bwNX7

                                                                                                                                                    Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                    2.
                                                                                                                                                    Exposure

                                                                                                                                                    In my country, law enforcement authorities have signed cooperation agreements with the PRC on combatting terrorism.

                                                                                                                                                    Yes

                                                                                                                                                    Answer ( 4 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                    More

                                                                                                                                                    Skipped

                                                                                                                                                    1 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                    0/ No

                                                                                                                                                    55 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                    4/ Yes

                                                                                                                                                    26 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                    81 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                    Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                    1. https://archive.ph/wip/vCpGW
                                                                                                                                                    2. https://archive.ph/wip/b4sxa

                                                                                                                                                      Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                      3.
                                                                                                                                                      Exposure

                                                                                                                                                      In my country, PRC-connected gangs (such as Triad, 三合会) are known to be operating in my country.

                                                                                                                                                      Yes

                                                                                                                                                      Answer ( 4 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                      More

                                                                                                                                                      Skipped

                                                                                                                                                      1 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                      0/ No

                                                                                                                                                      52 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                      4/ Yes

                                                                                                                                                      29 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                      81 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                      Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                      1. https://archive.ph/eATAQ
                                                                                                                                                      2. https://archive.ph/wip/E0mNb

                                                                                                                                                        Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                        4.
                                                                                                                                                        Pressure

                                                                                                                                                        In my country, there are reports of economic espionage targeting the private sector that were suspected to benefit PRC-connected entities.

                                                                                                                                                        Yes

                                                                                                                                                        Answer ( 2 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                        More

                                                                                                                                                        Skipped

                                                                                                                                                        2 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                        0/ No

                                                                                                                                                        49 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                        1/ Few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                        7 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

                                                                                                                                                        9 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                        80 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                        Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                        1. https://archive.ph/lhpVU
                                                                                                                                                        2. https://archive.ph/wip/MKz1H
                                                                                                                                                        3. https://archive.ph/wip/ss2tr

                                                                                                                                                          Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                          5.
                                                                                                                                                          Pressure

                                                                                                                                                          In my country, there are reports of cyber attacks targeting government, critical infrastructure, or enterprises that were suspected to be initiated from the PRC.

                                                                                                                                                          Yes

                                                                                                                                                          Answer ( 4 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                          More

                                                                                                                                                          Skipped

                                                                                                                                                          3 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                          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

                                                                                                                                                          14 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                          4/ More than a few, and significant

                                                                                                                                                          15 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                          79 countries answered this indicator; 3 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                          Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                          1. https://archive.ph/hizgI
                                                                                                                                                          2. https://archive.ph/CVsBR
                                                                                                                                                          3. https://archive.ph/wip/BgVCo
                                                                                                                                                          4. https://archive.ph/wip/44T4w
                                                                                                                                                          5. https://archive.ph/wip/k1yjh

                                                                                                                                                            Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                            6.
                                                                                                                                                            Pressure

                                                                                                                                                            In my country, triads are known to have threatened or used violence to coerce, intimidate or punish Chinese dissidents.

                                                                                                                                                            Yes

                                                                                                                                                            Answer ( 1 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                            More

                                                                                                                                                            Skipped

                                                                                                                                                            2 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                            0/ No

                                                                                                                                                            67 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                            1/ Few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                            5 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                            2/ More than a few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                            3 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                            3/ Few, but significant

                                                                                                                                                            3 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                            4/ More than a few, and significant

                                                                                                                                                            2 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                            80 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                            Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                            1. https://archive.ph/3sOVV

                                                                                                                                                              Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                              7.
                                                                                                                                                              Effect

                                                                                                                                                              My country has deployed video or internet surveillance systems from the PRC for law enforcement.

                                                                                                                                                              Yes

                                                                                                                                                              Answer ( 4 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                              More

                                                                                                                                                              Skipped

                                                                                                                                                              1 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                              0/ No

                                                                                                                                                              30 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                              4/ Yes

                                                                                                                                                              51 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                              81 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                              Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                              1. https://archive.ph/FL3jg

                                                                                                                                                                Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                8.
                                                                                                                                                                Effect

                                                                                                                                                                In my country, representatives of the PRC police force have had joint patrols with local law enforcement.

                                                                                                                                                                No

                                                                                                                                                                Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                                More

                                                                                                                                                                0/ No

                                                                                                                                                                71 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                4/ Yes

                                                                                                                                                                11 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                82 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                No publicly available evidence to support this claim in the affirmative.

                                                                                                                                                                    Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                    9.
                                                                                                                                                                    Effect

                                                                                                                                                                    My government has detained people at the request of the PRC for committing a crime involving engagements with social movements or resistance activities in Hong Kong, Xinjiang or for other human rights or civic rights issues.

                                                                                                                                                                    No

                                                                                                                                                                    Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                                    More

                                                                                                                                                                    Skipped

                                                                                                                                                                    1 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                    0/ No

                                                                                                                                                                    68 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                    4/ Yes

                                                                                                                                                                    13 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                    81 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                    Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                    No publicly available evidence to support this claim in the affirmative.

                                                                                                                                                                        Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                        10.
                                                                                                                                                                        Effect

                                                                                                                                                                        My country has deported Taiwan citizens to the PRC to face prosecution.

                                                                                                                                                                        No

                                                                                                                                                                        Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                                        More

                                                                                                                                                                        Skipped

                                                                                                                                                                        2 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                        0/ No

                                                                                                                                                                        71 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                        4/ Yes

                                                                                                                                                                        9 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                        80 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                        Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                        No publicly available evidence to support this claim in the affirmative.

                                                                                                                                                                            Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                            11.
                                                                                                                                                                            Effect

                                                                                                                                                                            My country has extradited or has deported individuals to the PRC, although such decisions had attracted criticisms from politicians, government employees or from local or foreign NGOs.

                                                                                                                                                                            No

                                                                                                                                                                            Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                                            More

                                                                                                                                                                            0/ No

                                                                                                                                                                            61 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                            4/ Yes

                                                                                                                                                                            21 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                            82 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                            Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                            No evidence of extradictions found. However, a planned extradiction treaty with the PRC was aborted due to criticism from politicans.

                                                                                                                                                                                Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                                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.

                                                                                                                                                                                1.
                                                                                                                                                                                Exposure

                                                                                                                                                                                In my country, PRC-connected entities (such as China Mobile, China Unicom or China Telecom) or their subsidiaries provide telecom services.

                                                                                                                                                                                No

                                                                                                                                                                                Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                                                More

                                                                                                                                                                                0/ No

                                                                                                                                                                                52 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                4/ Yes

                                                                                                                                                                                30 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                82 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                                Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                                No publicly available evidence to support this claim in the affirmative.

                                                                                                                                                                                    Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                                    2.
                                                                                                                                                                                    Exposure

                                                                                                                                                                                    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.

                                                                                                                                                                                    No

                                                                                                                                                                                    Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                                                    More

                                                                                                                                                                                    0/ No

                                                                                                                                                                                    16 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                    1/ Few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                    5 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                    2/ More than a few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                    4 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                    3/ Few, but significant

                                                                                                                                                                                    27 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                    4/ More than a few, and significant

                                                                                                                                                                                    30 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                    82 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                                    Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                                    Not Found

                                                                                                                                                                                    1. https://archive.ph/wip/iVbEk

                                                                                                                                                                                      Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                                      3.
                                                                                                                                                                                      Exposure

                                                                                                                                                                                      In my country, telecoms have adopted hardware or technical specifications by PRC-connected entities in internet/wifi/telecommunication service infrastructure projects, in addition to 4G/5G cellular network.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Skip

                                                                                                                                                                                      More

                                                                                                                                                                                      Skipped

                                                                                                                                                                                      8 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                      0/ No

                                                                                                                                                                                      14 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                      1/ Few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                      10 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                      2/ More than a few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                      3 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                      3/ Few, but significant

                                                                                                                                                                                      24 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                      4/ More than a few, and significant

                                                                                                                                                                                      23 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                      74 countries answered this indicator; 8 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                                        Supplementary Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                        No publicly available evidence to support this claim. As telecoms are private companies this is hard to verify.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                                          4.
                                                                                                                                                                                          Exposure

                                                                                                                                                                                          In my country, PRC-connected entities are authorized vendors to supply tech-related equipment or services to our government, military or security services.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Yes

                                                                                                                                                                                          Answer ( 4 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                                                          More

                                                                                                                                                                                          Skipped

                                                                                                                                                                                          1 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                          0/ No

                                                                                                                                                                                          28 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                          4/ Yes

                                                                                                                                                                                          53 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                          81 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                                          Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                                          1. https://archive.ph/wip/rFU8L

                                                                                                                                                                                            Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                                            5.
                                                                                                                                                                                            Exposure

                                                                                                                                                                                            In my country, central or local governments have collaboration (such as data collection or exchange agreement, or adoption of related hardwares) with the PRC government or PRC-connected entities on facial, voice recognition or other applications involving biometrics achieved by AI.

                                                                                                                                                                                            Yes

                                                                                                                                                                                            Answer ( 1 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                                                            More

                                                                                                                                                                                            Skipped

                                                                                                                                                                                            3 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                            0/ No

                                                                                                                                                                                            42 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                            1/ Few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                            9 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                            2/ More than a few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                            2 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                            3/ Few, but significant

                                                                                                                                                                                            19 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                            4/ More than a few, and significant

                                                                                                                                                                                            7 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                            79 countries answered this indicator; 3 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                                            Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                                            1. https://archive.ph/wip/e8dxl
                                                                                                                                                                                            2. https://archive.ph/wip/fzqpk

                                                                                                                                                                                              Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                                              6.
                                                                                                                                                                                              Exposure

                                                                                                                                                                                              In my country, one or more cities have procured, or have signed contracts with PRC-connected entities to establish “smart city” systems.

                                                                                                                                                                                              No

                                                                                                                                                                                              Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                                                              More

                                                                                                                                                                                              Skipped

                                                                                                                                                                                              1 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                              0/ No

                                                                                                                                                                                              35 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                              1/ Few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                              13 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                              2/ More than a few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                              4 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                              3/ Few, but significant

                                                                                                                                                                                              25 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                              4/ More than a few, and significant

                                                                                                                                                                                              4 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                              81 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                                              Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                                              No publicly available evidence to support this claim.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                  7.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Exposure

                                                                                                                                                                                                  In my country, financial institutions use the China Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) clearing and settlement services system.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Yes

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Answer ( 4 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                                                                  More

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Skipped

                                                                                                                                                                                                  1 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                  0/ No

                                                                                                                                                                                                  63 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                  4/ Yes

                                                                                                                                                                                                  18 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                  81 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. https://archive.ph/wip/8uZrh

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                    8.
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Exposure

                                                                                                                                                                                                    In my country, PRC-connected venture capital invests in technology start-ups.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Yes

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Answer ( 1 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                                                                    More

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Skipped

                                                                                                                                                                                                    1 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                    0/ No

                                                                                                                                                                                                    32 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                    1/ Few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                                    18 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                    2/ More than a few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                                    8 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                    3/ Few, but significant

                                                                                                                                                                                                    12 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                    4/ More than a few, and significant

                                                                                                                                                                                                    11 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                    81 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. https://archive.ph/jWV3x
                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. https://archive.ph/wip/RpXSE

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                      9.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Exposure

                                                                                                                                                                                                      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.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Yes

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Answer ( 2 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                                                                      More

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Skipped

                                                                                                                                                                                                      3 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

                                                                                                                                                                                                      8 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                      3/ Few, but significant

                                                                                                                                                                                                      12 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                      4/ More than a few, and significant

                                                                                                                                                                                                      9 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                      79 countries answered this indicator; 3 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. https://archive.ph/CbDzW
                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. https://archive.fo/sQX7r
                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. https://archive.ph/wip/Yn6p3
                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. https://archive.ph/wip/p6KQN

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                        10.
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Exposure

                                                                                                                                                                                                        In my country, PRC-connected entities are shareholders or developers of the top five popular social media/messaging apps, based on usage.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        No

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                                                                        More

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Skipped

                                                                                                                                                                                                        2 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                        0/ No

                                                                                                                                                                                                        44 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                        4/ Yes

                                                                                                                                                                                                        36 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                        80 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Not Found

                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. https://archive.ph/wip/1mqCU

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                          11.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Exposure

                                                                                                                                                                                                          In my country, the central or local government(s) has collaborated with the PRC on endorsing the use of BeiDou satellite navigation system.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          No

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                                                                          More

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Skipped

                                                                                                                                                                                                          1 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                          0/ No

                                                                                                                                                                                                          64 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                          4/ Yes

                                                                                                                                                                                                          17 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                          81 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Not Found

                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. https://archive.ph/runoB

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                            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.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            1.
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Exposure

                                                                                                                                                                                                            In my country, politicians or government employees at the sub-national level are signing agreements with the PRC government or state-owned enterprises.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Yes

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Answer ( 3 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                                                                            More

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Skipped

                                                                                                                                                                                                            1 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                            0/ No

                                                                                                                                                                                                            20 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                            1/ Few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                                            5 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                            2/ More than a few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                                            12 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                            3/ Few, but significant

                                                                                                                                                                                                            23 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                            4/ More than a few, and significant

                                                                                                                                                                                                            21 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                            81 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                                                            The Victoria Belt and Road Initiative - Framework Agreement has been nullified by the Federal government (Link)

                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. https://archive.ph/Waarj

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                              2.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Exposure

                                                                                                                                                                                                              In my country, local municipalities have sister-city ties (友好城市) with municipalities in the PRC.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Yes

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Answer ( 4 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                                                                              More

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Skipped

                                                                                                                                                                                                              1 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                              0/ No

                                                                                                                                                                                                              10 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                              1/ Few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                                              10 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                              2/ More than a few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                                              19 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                              3/ Few, but significant

                                                                                                                                                                                                              19 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                              4/ More than a few, and significant

                                                                                                                                                                                                              23 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                              81 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. https://web.archive.org/web/20210114230846/http://www.sistercitiesaustralia.com/images/images_media/Documents/Aust_SCA_Affiliations.pdf

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                3.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Exposure

                                                                                                                                                                                                                In my country, politicians or government employees have taken trips to the PRC paid for by PRC-connected individuals or entities.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Yes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Answer ( 4 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                                                                                More

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Skipped

                                                                                                                                                                                                                9 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                0/ No

                                                                                                                                                                                                                22 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                1/ Few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                12 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                2/ More than a few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                7 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                3/ Few, but significant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                16 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                4/ More than a few, and significant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                16 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                73 countries answered this indicator; 9 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. https://archive.ph/wip/TsNBp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. https://archive.ph/wip/XDrEb
                                                                                                                                                                                                                3. https://archive.ph/wip/ZILFz
                                                                                                                                                                                                                4. https://archive.ph/wip/vRghf

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Exposure

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  In my country, politicians or government employees visit the PRC and have meetings with PRC officials and think tanks.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Yes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Answer ( 3 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  More

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Skipped

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  0/ No

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1/ Few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  9 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2/ More than a few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  14 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  3/ Few, but significant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  25 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4/ More than a few, and significant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  32 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  81 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. https://archive.ph/s4ZMl

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                    5.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Exposure

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    In my country, law enforcement and judicial related training offered the PRC-connected individuals or entities has been accepted by national or subnational governments.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Yes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Answer ( 3 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    More

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Skipped

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    0/ No

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    46 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1/ Few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    6 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2/ More than a few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    7 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    3/ Few, but significant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    16 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    4/ More than a few, and significant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    6 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    81 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. https://archive.ph/wip/CrISR

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                      6.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Exposure

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      In my country, there are reports of politicians or political parties receiving campaign donations that originate in the PRC.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Yes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Answer ( 4 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      More

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Skipped

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      0/ No

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      60 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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      10 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4/ More than a few, and significant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      78 countries answered this indicator; 4 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. https://archive.ph/U60vC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. https://archive.ph/EM2td
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. https://archive.ph/bHL4l

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                        7.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Pressure

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        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.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Yes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Answer ( 3 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        More

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        0/ No

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        64 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1/ Few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        6 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2/ More than a few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        3/ Few, but significant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        10 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        4/ More than a few, and significant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        82 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. https://archive.ph/64VGC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. https://archive.ph/wip/LedQo
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        3. https://archive.ph/wip/vhzBD
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        4. https://archive.ph/wip/H6eOj
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        5. https://archive.ph/bsKsR

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          8.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Pressure

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          In my country, groups with reported links to the United Front Work Department (UFWD) have made public statements opposing the candidacy of a local political candidate or party, claiming them being “anti-China”.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          No

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          More

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Skipped

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          0/ No

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          78 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1/ Few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2/ More than a few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          0 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3/ Few, but significant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4/ More than a few, and significant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          0 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          81 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          No publicly available evidence to support this claim.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              9.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Effect

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              In my country, politicians or government employees have publicly expressed positive views of the PRC government.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              No

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              More

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Skipped

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              0/ No

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              12 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1/ Few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              11 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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              37 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              80 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Not Found

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Supplementary Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Australian local politicians express a range of views on the PRC government both positive and negative.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  10.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Effect

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  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.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Yes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Answer ( 3 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  More

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Skipped

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  9 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  0/ No

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1/ Few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  7 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2/ More than a few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  0 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  3/ Few, but significant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  18 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4/ More than a few, and significant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  8 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  73 countries answered this indicator; 9 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. https://archive.ph/wip/EN0vv
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. https://archive.ph/wip/Incpz

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    11.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Effect

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    In my country, security services (安保/保安) offered by private PRC companies are contracted by national or subnational governments.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    No

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    More

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    0/ No

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    67 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1/ Few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    3 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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    3 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    82 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    No publicly available evidence to support this claim.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Foreign Policy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The Foreign Policy Domain gauges PRC efforts to achieve diplomatic objectives by influencing key actors in the Index country.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Exposure

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        My country’s legislature has a joint parliamentary friendship group, committee or other forms of sub-organizations with PRC.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Yes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Answer ( 4 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        More

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        0/ No

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        25 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        4/ Yes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        57 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        82 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. https://archive.ph/wip/CbvbV

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Exposure

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Representatives of a political party in my country’s national legislature have met officially with representatives of the PRC.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Yes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Answer ( 4 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          More

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          0/ No

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1/ Few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          13 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2/ More than a few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          6 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3/ Few, but significant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          20 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4/ More than a few, and significant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          82 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. https://archive.ph/wip/9sYMm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. https://archive.ph/wip/64VGC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3. https://archive.ph/wip/AST8K

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            3.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Pressure

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            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).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Yes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Answer ( 3 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            More

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Skipped

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            0/ No

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            39 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1/ Few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            11 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2/ More than a few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            6 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            3/ Few, but significant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            10 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            4/ More than a few, and significant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            14 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            80 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. https://archive.ph/wip/xVano

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Pressure

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              In my country, politicians or government employees have been pressured by PRC diplomats to change their political or diplomatic stances.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Yes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Answer ( 1 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              More

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Skipped

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              0/ No

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              41 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1/ Few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              8 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2/ More than a few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              3/ Few, but significant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              21 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4/ More than a few, and significant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              7 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              81 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. https://archive.ph/N5Pf4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. https://archive.ph/wip/La2r3

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                5.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Pressure

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Citizens of my country have been detained in PRC or denied exit visas, and believed to be suffering from unfair legal treatments for political reasons, a.k.a. “hostage diplomacy”.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Yes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Answer ( 4 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                More

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Skipped

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                0/ No

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                61 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                4/ Yes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                19 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                80 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. https://archive.ph/zRzrX
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. https://archive.ph/bhXZY

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  6.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Effect

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The head of state, head of government or foreign minister of my country has denied Taiwan’s right to participate as a member, observer or guest in WHO.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  No

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  More

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Skipped

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  3 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  0/ No

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  65 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4/ Yes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  14 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  79 countries answered this indicator; 3 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Not Found

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. https://archive.ph/wip/ycoB7

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    7.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Effect

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    My country publicly supported the appointment of a PRC official to be the head of a United Nations agency (such as the FAO or ICAO) or other intergovernmental organizations (such as INTERPOL).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    No

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Answer ( 0 / 4 )

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    More

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Skipped

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    9 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    0/ No

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    62 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1/ Few, but insignificant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2 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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    73 countries answered this indicator; 9 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    No publicly available evidence to support this claim.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        8.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Effect

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        My government has shown support of 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 6.)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Oppose

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        More

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Skipped

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        0/ My country has rejected PRC’s claim

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        24 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2/ My country has remained silent

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        36 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        4/ My country has adhered to PRC’s claim

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        21 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        81 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. https://archive.ph/wip/yaYGS

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          9.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Effect

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          My country has shown one of the following stances on PRC’s treatment of its Uyghur population.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Oppose

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          More

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Skipped

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          0/ My country has denounced PRC

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          31 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2/ My country has remained silent

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          32 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4/ My country has voiced support to PRC’s stance

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          17 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          80 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. https://archive.ph/wip/r6FOG
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. https://archive.ph/wip/pICIW

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            10.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Effect

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            My country has shown one of the following stances on PRC’s treatment of its Tibet population.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Oppose

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            More

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Skipped

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            0/ My country has denounced PRC

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            21 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2/ My country has remained silent

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            46 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            4/ My country has voiced support to PRC’s stance

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            13 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            80 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. https://archive.ph/wip/H1hWS

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              11.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Effect

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              My government has not publicly criticized the PRC’s imposition of the National Security Law on Hong Kong.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Oppose

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              More

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Skipped

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              0/ My country has denounced PRC

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              24 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2/ My country has remained silent

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              36 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4/ My country has voiced support to PRC’s stance

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              21 countries chose this answer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              81 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Supporting Evidence

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. https://archive.ph/wip/tReE9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. https://archive.ph/wip/5gzgu

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Answered by Nathan Attrill, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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