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Proliferation Financing: A New Threat to China’s Financial System

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Introduction

Proliferation financing refers to the use of financial systems to support the development or acquisition of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). This new type of financial crime requires specialized countermeasures to prevent its spread. In this article, we will discuss the implications of proliferation financing for China’s financial system and propose measures to strengthen its anti-money laundering (AML) framework.

Existing Literature on Proliferation Financing

Existing literature on proliferation financing is limited, but growing. Academic studies have highlighted the importance of international cooperation in preventing the misuse of financial systems by WMD proliferators [1]. Reports from international organizations such as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) have also emphasized the need for effective AML measures to combat proliferation financing [2].

China’s Current Anti-Money Laundering Regulations

China has made significant progress in strengthening its AML regulations, but these efforts may be inadequate to address the risks associated with proliferation financing. For example, China’s current reporting requirements for suspicious transactions are not sufficient to identify and prevent the misuse of financial systems by WMD proliferators [3].

Proposals for Strengthening China’s Anti-Money Laundering Framework

To strengthen its AML framework and prevent proliferation financing, we propose the following measures:

  • Improving reporting requirements: Enhance reporting requirements for suspicious transactions to include more specific criteria for identifying and reporting potential WMD-related activities.
  • Enhancing international cooperation: Strengthen international cooperation with other countries to share intelligence on proliferation financing networks and best practices in AML regulation.
  • Implementing effective customer due diligence procedures: Develop and implement effective customer due diligence procedures that take into account the specific risks associated with WMD proliferators.
  • Developing specialized training programs: Provide specialized training programs for financial institutions to identify and report suspicious activities related to proliferation financing.

Conclusion

China’s financial system is vulnerable to proliferation financing, but with the implementation of these measures, it can be protected against this threat. We hope that our proposals will contribute to the ongoing efforts to strengthen China’s AML framework and prevent the misuse of financial systems by WMD proliferators.

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Funding

This research was supported by the “Double First-class” discipline construction project of Central University of Finance and Economics, Research Center for International Terrorism Issues of SWUPL, and Key research base of Humanities and Social Sciences in Colleges and Universities of Sichuan Province—Counterterrorism Research Center.

Author Information

  • Shacheng Wang, Institute of Defense Economics and Management/Institute for Finance and Economics, Central University of Finance and Economics, Beijing 100081, China.
  • Xixi Zhu, Institute of Defense Economics and Management/Institute for Finance and Economics, Central University of Finance and Economics, Beijing 100081, China.
  • Bing Zhang, Institute of Defense Economics and Management/Institute for Finance and Economics, Central University of Finance and Economics, Beijing 100081, China.