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Hidden connections to the Chinese defence industry via academic and commercial relationships present a variety of risks. It is vital to be aware of such connections when exporting dual-use or military goods to Chinese entities as it can be an indicator of technology transfer. However, the identification of such links is a complex and longwinded process. Often, it is even impossible to find all relevant information needed for crucial decision-making. With Datenna’s Platform, you have access to all the available information in one place, which is essential for policymakers and screening officers.

Our Platform supports the screening process of Chinese end-users – making it easier and more thorough. The ability to properly map the military-civil landscape allows governments worldwide to conduct effective risk assessments on the end-users of dual-use and military goods exported to China. The upshot is shorter lead-times and more accurate, transparent decisions for SMEs who rely on the authorities to process their licence applications. This underwrites efforts by government to balance economic interests and national security.

While screening incoming investments it is vital to have a solid information position with regards to the potential investor, their Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) and their decision-making processes. Missing out on just one layer of ownership can completely derail efforts to identify UBOs and other crucial connections. Only with access to complete, verifiable information is it possible to identify all opportunities and potential risks that a foreign investor could bring with them.

Datenna’s intelligence Platform provides full insights into complete ownership structures, shareholders, investments, and more, underpinned by traceable open-source intelligence. Besides that, governments can also identify those hidden links that can indicate unwanted state or military influence. Such connections prove vital for interpreting investor behaviour, motivations and strategic interests. With these tools at your disposal, screening processes are better informed, more transparent, and less haphazard. A transition from theoretic working assumptions to actionable intelligence is the result.

Much attention in recent times has been paid to unwanted foreign interference in domestic R&D efforts – eroding value for universities and promising companies in the process. The risk of advanced technological capability leakage to China is on the mind of every government. This makes understanding both familiar and unfamiliar Chinese counterparties all the more important.

By using Datenna’s intelligence Platform, governments can instantly identify the most crucial information of engaged Chinese entities in their country. At the aggregate level, our Platform facilitates the evaluation of Chinese technological readiness in critical sectors. These insights assist governments worldwide in their decision making when formulating policy on knowledge security, safeguarding the future value of the domestic economy.