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Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Education lies at the heart of China\u2019s grand strategy as it advances its global ambitions and reshapes strategic competition in nontraditional security terms, compelling NATO to rethink the \u2018China challenge\u2019 beyond the military domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n China is racing at unprecedented speed to become a global education superpower, fuelling its scientific and technological dominance. Yet deep-seated structural weaknesses within its socio-educational system, together with mounting international mistrust, risk slowing its ascent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NATO in its education and training institutions would be well placed to cultivate the critical thinking necessary for securing the intellectual edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n NDC Public Affairs Office<\/p>\n\n\n Veronica Strinai<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" NDC Outlook 06-2026, Strategy Series, by Veronica Strina1 Summary Education lies at the heart of China\u2019s grand 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<\/div>\n Mind the minds - China\u2019s education strategy and its implications for NATO<\/a><\/h3>\n
NDC PhD Eisenhower Fellow from March to July 2025. 1<\/a>\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/p>\n\n