Deploying OSINT Solutions to Understand China’s Political-Military Operations

China’s growing assertiveness in the Pacific—through economic enticement, strategic infrastructure deals, and military posturing—is quietly reshaping global alliances. From checkbook diplomacy targeting small island nations to power plays in the South China Sea, Beijing is pursuing its vision of the “Chinese Dream” at the expense of Western influence. This whitepaper highlights how open-source intelligence (OSINT) can cut through censorship and misdirection to reveal China’s true motives and methods. For defense and intelligence communities, OSINT has become a vital lens into an increasingly opaque geopolitical landscape.