State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense
Main defense technology agency of China
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The State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense (SASTIND) is a civilian agency under the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology that is tasked with formulating policies, laws, and regulations regarding science, technology, and industry related to national defense. Established in 2008, its responsibilities extend to the coordination and promotion of the development of defense technology, overseeing China's space activities, and handling any international cooperation in these domains.
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| 国家国防科技工业局 | |
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | March 2008 |
| Preceding agency | |
| Jurisdiction | Government of China |
| Headquarters | 8 Fucheng Road, Haidian, Beijing, China |
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| Parent agency | Ministry of Industry and Information Technology |
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| Website | www |
Function
SASTIND manages nuclear materials in both the civilian and military sectors.[1]: 44 It is the principal authority for civilian nuclear cycle facilities (except nuclear power plants, which are in the purview of the National Energy Administration).[1]: 44
SASTIND manages all nuclear defense facilities other than nuclear weapons and naval nuclear materials sites.[1]: 43 These include HEU, plutonium, and tritium production facilities and sites that manages waste from those facilities.[1]: 43–44
History
The SASTIND was established in March 2008, superseding the Commission for Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense (COSTIND).[2][1]: 43
In July 2018, the State Administration for Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence signed an agreement with the Government of Kuwait to increase cooperation in the defense industry.[3]
Leadership
Directors
| Name | Chinese name | Took office | Left office | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chen Qiufa | 陈求发 | March 2008 | January 2013 | [citation needed] |
| Ma Xingrui | 马兴瑞 | March 2013 | December 2013 | [citation needed] |
| Xu Dazhe | 许达哲 | December 2013 | August 2016 | [citation needed] |
| Tang Dengjie | 唐登杰 | May 2017 | January 2018 | [citation needed] |
| Zhang Kejian | 张克俭 | May 2018 | Incumbent | [citation needed] |