What happened
The US Air Force has decided to shut down the China Aerospace Studies Institute, a research organization that studies the air, space, and missile forces of the People's Liberation Army. The institute, which operates out of Air University, will continue to publish existing reports but will eventually close once all civilian staff depart.
The China Aerospace Studies Institute was established to provide unclassified research on the Chinese military's aerospace capabilities, with the goal of better understanding the decision-making processes and limitations of the Chinese military. The institute has conducted pioneering research on the PLA's military capabilities, including its rocket forces.
Top China experts have criticized the decision to close the institute, describing it as a
