State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense
| 国家国防科技工业局 | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | March 2008 |
| Preceding agency | |
| Jurisdiction | Government of China |
| Headquarters | 8 Fucheng Road, Haidian, Beijing, China |
| Agency executive |
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| Parent agency | Ministry of Industry and Information Technology |
| Child agencies | |
| Website | www |
| China portal |
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.
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 | |
| Ma Xingrui | 马兴瑞 | March 2013 | December 2013 | |
| Xu Dazhe | 许达哲 | December 2013 | August 2016 | |
| Tang Dengjie | 唐登杰 | May 2017 | January 2018 | |
| Zhang Kejian | 张克俭 | May 2018 | Incumbent |
References
- ^ a b c d e Zhang, Hui (2025). The Untold Story of China's Nuclear Weapon Development and Testing: A Technical History. Belfer Center Studies in International Security. Cambridge, Massachusetts: The MIT Press. ISBN 978-0-262-05182-8.
- ^ "China's National Defense in 2008". State Council of the People's Republic of China. Archived from the original on 9 November 2012. Retrieved 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.
- ^ Forrester, Charles (July 11, 2018). "SASTIND signs collaboration agreement with Kuwait". Jane's Information Group.
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.