SASTIND State Administration for Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense - China

SASTIND is the premier civilian regulatory authority in China and reports directly to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). Their primary responsibilities include drafting guidelines, policies, laws and regulations related to science, technology and industry for national defense. This includes researching future weapon systems, scientific development of dual-use systems, and managing the exports of developed weaponry. Universities researching defense technologies report directly to SASTIND. In regards to the domestic control and export of nuclear materials SASTIND works closely with both the Ministry of Commerce and the China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA), SASTIND’s bureaucratic subordinate.