State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense explained

Agency Name:	State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense
Nativename A:	国家国防科技工业局
Seal:	National Emblem of the People's Republic of China (2).svg
Preceding1:	Commission for Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense
Jurisdiction:	Government of China
Headquarters:	8 Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing
Chief1 Name:	Xu Dazhe
Chief1 Position:	Director
Parent Agency:	Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
Child1 Agency:	China Atomic Energy Authority
Child2 Agency:	China National Space Administration

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.

History

The SASTIND was established in March 2008, superseding the Commission for Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense.^[1]

International cooperation

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.^[2]

Related institutions

State Council agenciesSome of its subordinate agencies are thought to include:

• the China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA)
• the China National Space Administration (CNSA)

National universitiesSeveral universities were thought to be administered by its predecessor COSTIND:

• Beijing Institute of Technology
• Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
• Harbin Engineering University
• Harbin Institute of Technology
• Northwestern Polytechnical University
• Nanjing Aeronautics and Astronautics University
• Nanjing University of Science and Technology

State-owned enterprises Several enterprises were thought to be administered by its predecessor COSTIND:

• China Aviation Industry Corporation I
• China Aviation Industry Corporation II
• China North Industries Group Corporation
• China South Industries Group Corporation
• China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation
• China State Shipbuilding Corporation
• China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
• China Aerospace Machinery and Electronics Corporation
• China National Nuclear Corporation
• China Electronics Technology Corporation
• China Nuclear Engineering & Construction Group

Leadership

Directors

Name	Chinese name	Took office	Left office
Chen Qiufa	Chinese: 陈求发	March 2008	January 2013
Ma Xingrui	Chinese: 马兴瑞	March 2013	December 2013
Xu Dazhe	Chinese: 许达哲	December 2013	August 2016
Tang Dengjie	Chinese: 唐登杰	May 2017	January 2018
Zhang Kejian	Chinese: 张克俭	May 2018	Incumbent

External links

• • State Administration for Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense (SASTIND) from the Nuclear Threat Initiative

Notes and References

1. Web site: China's National Defense in 2008 . 15 December 2012 . . According to the Plan for Restructuring the State Council passed by the First Session of the Eleventh National People's Congress in 2008, the Science, Technology and Industry Commission for National Defense of the People's Republic of China has been superseded by the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense. . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121109190402/http://english.gov.cn/official/2009-01/20/content_1210227_13.htm . 9 November 2012 .
2. News: China’s State Administration of Science, Technology, and Industry for National Defence (SASTIND) has signed an agreement with the Kuwaiti government to increase defence industrial co-operation. . . Charles . Forrester . July 11, 2018 . SASTIND signs collaboration agreement with Kuwait .