China Institute for International Strategic Studies (中國國際戰略學會)

Website: http://www.chinaiiss.org/ (Chinese)

China Institute for International Strategic Studies (CIISS) was established in October 1979 under its original name: Beijing Institute for International Strategic Studies (BIISS). Primarily charged with the analysis of international strategic situation, China's national security, international politics and economic environment, the institute consults and offers policy advice to Chinese governments, military and related institutions. There are about 100 research members in CIISS, including military officers, diplomats and university professors. The current chairman of the organization is Xiong Guangkai, former PLA's deputy chief of staff.