PLA Information Engineering University

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The PLA Information Engineering University is a Chinese university-level military academy located in Zhengzhou, Henan province, run by the People's Liberation Army. It was established in 1999.[1] Before that it was run under the name of PLA Information Engineering Institute.

The name Zhengzhou Information Science and Technology Institute is used as a cover by researchers from the university, when they wish to hide their affiliation to the Chinese military. The name Zhengzhou Institute of Surveying and Mapping have been used for at similar purpose – that institute, officially known as PLA Institute of Surveying and Mapping, was integrated into the PLA Information Engineering University in 1999.[2]

It is reputed to be a centre for information warfare research.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ Shambaugh, David (2004). Modernizing China’s Military : Progress, Problems, and Prospects. University of California Press. pp. 79–80. ISBN 978-0-520-24238-8.
  2. ^ Joske, Alex (30 October 2018). Picking flowers, making honey. The Chinese military’s collaboration with foreign universities (Report). Australian Strategic Policy Institute. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  3. ^ Bryan Krekel; Patton Adams; George Bakos; Northrop Grumman Corp. (March 7, 2012). "Occupying the Information High Ground: Chinese Capabilities for Computer Network Operations and Cyber Espionage" (PDF). U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. Retrieved 2013-02-18.


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