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China’s Ministry of Commerce announced on Friday that it was opening a trade investigation into the price of brandy imported from the European Union.
The Lede: China’s Ministry of Commerce announced on Friday that it was opening a trade investigation into the price of brandy imported from the European Union. The move is seen as a retaliatory measure following a decision by the European Commission to launch an investigation into Chinese state su...
The House Select Committee on the CCP published a letter on Thursday that asks the Biden administration to restrict U.S. investment in the Shanghai-based tech company Quectel Wireless Solutions.
The Lede: The House Select Committee on the CCP published a letter on Thursday that asks the Biden administration to restrict U.S. investment in the Shanghai-based tech company Quectel Wireless Solutions. The lawmakers cited risks from its contributions to China’s defense industries along with the...
The House Select Committee on the CCP sent a letter on Friday to the Biden administration’s top business and trade officials in which they recommend taking action against less-advanced legacy chips produced in China.
The Lede: The House Select Committee on the CCP sent a letter on Friday to the Biden administration’s top business and trade officials in which they recommend taking action against less-advanced legacy chips produced in China. It's another move aimed at breaking U.S. reliance on its Asian rival’
According to a report from The Financial Times on Thursday, leading U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) companies recently held secret meetings with Chinese experts and institutions to discuss the responsible and safe future development of AI.
The Lede: According to a report from The Financial Times on Thursday, leading U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) companies recently held secret meetings with Chinese experts and institutions to discuss the responsible and safe future development of AI amid the intense rivalry that has developed betwe...
Leaders of the European Union met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other officials in Beijing on Thursday where they discussed disagreements regarding trade, subsidies, and the war in Ukraine as Europe continues to pursue a de-risking path.
The Lede: Leaders of the European Union met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other officials in Beijing on Thursday where they discussed disagreements regarding trade, subsidies, and the war in Ukraine as Europe continues to pursue a de-risking path. What We Know: * The meeting took place in se...
China is unlikely to engage in a war with Taiwan in the near future, though if it does, the U.S. military in the region is not ready, the Rand Corporation’s Policy Lab researchers said on Wednesday.
China is unlikely to engage in a war with Taiwan in the near future, though if it does, the U.S. military in the region is not ready, the Rand Corporation’s Policy Lab researchers said on Wednesday. The Rand Corporation, a research organization that develops solutions to public policy
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo called on lawmakers, Silicon Valley companies, and U.S. allies to step up efforts and funding to stop China from getting semiconductors and cutting-edge technologies key to national security.
The Lede: U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo called on lawmakers, Silicon Valley companies, and U.S. allies to step up efforts and funding to stop China from getting semiconductors and cutting-edge technologies key to national security. What We Know: * The commerce secretary gave a keynote speech...
China hosted a delegation from Islamic countries and called for an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war as Beijing attempts to play a more prominent role in mediating the conflict.
The Lede: On Monday, China hosted a delegation from Islamic countries and called for an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war as Beijing attempts to play a more prominent role in mediating the conflict. Additionally, the BRICS group of developing countries held a virtual summit on the war on T...
In a recent Nikkei report and interview, a Taiwanese cabinet minister said that Taiwanese companies have been investing more in Southeast and South Asia than in China for the first time as the January presidential election nears.
The Lede: In a recent Nikkei report and interview, a Taiwanese cabinet minister said that Taiwanese companies have been investing more in Southeast and South Asia than in China for the first time as the January presidential election nears. What We Know: * Taiwanese investments to Southeast and South...
After meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden in San Francisco, Chinese President Xi Jinping took the next day to meet with leaders of a number of other Pacific countries to talk about trade.
After meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden in San Francisco, Chinese President Xi Jinping took the next day to meet with leaders of a number of other Pacific countries including Mexico, Peru, Fiji, Japan, and Southeast Asian sultanate of Brunei, to talk about trade. What We Know: * Xi pledged
On Monday, China hosted a delegation from Islamic countries and called for an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war as Beijing attempts to play a more prominent role in mediating the conflict.
The Lede: On Monday, China hosted a delegation from Islamic countries and called for an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war as Beijing attempts to play a more prominent role in mediating the conflict. Additionally, the BRICS group of developing countries held a virtual summit on the war on T...
The top diplomats of China, Japan, and South Korea gathered in Busan, South Korea over the weekend to discuss resuming their leaders’ summit as the three Asian nations move to strengthen trilateral cooperation amid regional tensions and disagreements.
The Lede: The top diplomats of China, Japan, and South Korea gathered in Busan, South Korea over the weekend to discuss resuming their leaders’ summit as the three Asian nations move to strengthen trilateral cooperation amid regional tensions and disagreements. What We Know: * Chinese Foreign Mini...
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi visited Vietnam on Friday and met with high-ranking officials in the capital, paving the way for a possible visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping this month.
The Lede: China’s foreign minister Wang Yi visited Vietnam on Friday and met with high-ranking officials in the capital, paving the way for a possible visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping this month. The two sides discussed future increases in high-level exchanges, improved security, economic, an...
At the end of October, a group of U.S. senators sent a letter to Biden administration officials expressing concern about a pending free trade agreement with Indonesia.
The Lede: At the end of October, a group of U.S. senators sent a letter to Biden administration officials expressing concern about a pending free trade agreement with Indonesia. The letter aimed to block cooperation with Indonesia on critical minerals, particularly nickel, that would benefit China t...
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese concluded his trip to China on Tuesday with the two countries pledging to improve economic, diplomatic, and trade relations, which had soured in recent years.
The Lede: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese concluded his trip to China on Tuesday with the two countries pledging to improve economic, diplomatic, and trade relations, which had soured in recent years. This comes as security tensions remain high in the Indo-Pacific region, with Australia w...
On Wednesday, the U.S. announced that it would be orchestrating $553 million in financing through a development agency to build a deep-water container terminal in Sri Lanka’s Port of Colombo.
The Lede: On Wednesday, the U.S. announced that it would be orchestrating $553 million in financing through a development agency to build a deep-water container terminal in Sri Lanka’s Port of Colombo as Washington steps up its competition with China in international development financing. What We...
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng spoke over two days of meetings from Thursday and Friday in San Francisco in an effort to stabilize the economic relationship between the two countries.
The Lede: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng spoke over two days of meetings from Thursday and Friday in San Francisco in an effort to stabilize the economic relationship between the two countries and make progress on some key issues including trade, investment,....
China is pursuing deeper cooperation in the oil and gas sector with Gulf countries, Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said this week. The world’s second-largest economy is interested in exploring potential partnerships in emerging industries.
The Lede: China is pursuing deeper cooperation in the oil and gas sector with Gulf countries, Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said this week. The world’s second-largest economy is interested in exploring potential partnerships in emerging industries, particularly new energy vehicles, encompassing po...
Investors are swiftly offloading Chinese stocks, exiting the world's second-largest economy at the fastest pace in recent years, even as Beijing tries to boost growth by increasing borrowing for additional spending.
The Lede: Investors are swiftly offloading Chinese stocks, exiting the world's second-largest economy at the fastest pace in recent years, even as Beijing tries to boost growth by increasing borrowing for additional spending. Morgan Stanley, a prominent U.S.-based global investment bank and financia...
Reports of Chinese regulators cracking down on foreign firms including Foxconn and GroupM over the weekend are perpetuating the risks to foreign businesses and chilling their operations in China.
The Lede: Reports of Chinese regulators cracking down on foreign firms including Foxconn and GroupM over the weekend are perpetuating the risks to foreign businesses and chilling their operations in China as authorities have ramp up domestic enforcement against foreign firms for perceived or stated....
China's Ministry of Commerce announced it will require permits for the export of graphite, a critical mineral used in the production of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EVs).
The Lede: On Friday, China's Ministry of Commerce announced it will require permits for the export of graphite, a critical mineral used in the production of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EVs). The restriction is expected to exacerbate the already acute shortage of the mineral as the g...
A report from a U.S. producers’ lobby group on Thursday said one of the world's largest fund managers, U.S.-based Vanguard Group, owns shares in Chinese companies that have links to the country’s military or have been sanctioned by Washington.
The Lede: A report from a U.S. producers’ lobby group on Thursday said one of the world's largest fund managers, U.S.-based Vanguard Group, owns shares in Chinese companies that have links to the country’s military or have been sanctioned by Washington for human rights abuses as
According to a report from the Financial Times on Monday, a joint AI program by Saudi and Chinese universities has raised questions regarding access to advanced chips in the region and Beijing's growing influence there.
The Lede: According to a report from Financial Times on Monday, a joint AI program by Saudi and Chinese universities has raised questions regarding access to advanced chips in the region and Beijing's growing influence there as the U.S. and other countries increasingly place restrictions on sensitiv...
Leading Western intelligence officials issued comments accusing China of intellectual property theft and using artificial intelligence for hacking and spying on technology firms in their nations.
The Lede: Leading Western intelligence officials issued comments on Tuesday accusing China of intellectual property theft and using artificial intelligence for hacking and spying on technology firms in their nations following meetings with private companies in the U.S. innovation hub Silicon Valley....
World leaders gathered in Beijing for the latest BRI forum, which commemorated the 10-year anniversary of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s global infrastructure development strategy as the country increasingly courts favor among Global South nations.
The Lede: On Tuesday and Wednesday, world leaders gathered in Beijing for the latest Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) forum, which commemorated the 10 year anniversary of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s global infrastructure development strategy as the country increasingly courts favor among Global S...
The Chinese foreign ministry said on Tuesday that it had reached a debt agreement with Sri Lanka ahead of separate talks planned by the International Monetary Fund and other creditors of the South Asian nation.
The Lede: The Chinese foreign ministry said on Tuesday that it had reached a debt agreement with Sri Lanka ahead of separate talks planned by the International Monetary Fund and other creditors of the South Asian nation. The surprise move comes as China seeks a leading role among Global South
For the first time, China has issued a notice announcing the prohibition of domestic brokerages and their overseas units from taking on new mainland clients for offshore trading as Beijing works to bring the yuan under control.
The Lede: For the first time, China has issued a notice announcing the prohibition of domestic brokerages and their overseas units from taking on new mainland clients for offshore trading as Beijing works to bring the yuan under control amid rising dollar interest rates and geopolitical tensions. Wh...
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with a U.S. congressional delegation on Monday led by Senator Chuck Schumer. The delegation is on a trip to China, which started over the weekend and also includes visits to South Korea and Japan.
The Lede: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with a U.S. congressional delegation on Monday led by Senator Chuck Schumer. The delegation is on a trip to China, which started over the weekend and also includes visits to South Korea and Japan as the countries work to manage tensions and
Taiwanese authorities said that they are investigating four Taiwan-based companies suspected of helping China’s Huawei Technologies to build semiconductor facilities as Taipei follows Washington’s lead on cutting off China from sensitive technologies.
The Lede: On Friday Taiwanese authorities said that they are investigating four Taiwan-based companies suspected of helping China’s Huawei Technologies to build semiconductor facilities as Taipei follows Washington’s lead on cutting off China from sensitive technologies. What We Know: * The Comp...
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