The latest news and top stories on Shanghai Institutes for International Studies (SIIS). A prominent Shanghai, China-based government-affiliated think tank, SIIS is dedicated to informing government decision-making through policy-oriented studies in international relations, foreign policy and global security. Established in 1960, its main areas of focus include international politics, economics and security strategy, with a particular emphasis on major power relations and China’s external affairs. SIIS conducts comprehensive research, provides policy recommendations, publishes academic journals and engages in extensive international academic exchanges.