China Economy
US, Japan and the Philippines launch Luzon Economic Corridor to attract G7 countries and expand economic influence in Southeast Asia
The US and Japan have launched an ambitious $100 billion initiative in the Philippines that is now drawing interest from the UK and other G7 nations. It offers the potential for greater US influence in Southeast Asia as well as access to essential elements used for battery, clean energy, and semiconductor applications.
Is Sustainable AI possible?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are set to revolutionize technological innovation, transform industries and business operations, and create unforeseen new use cases and applications for consumers and enterprises alike. Its impact will be so widespread that some industry observers have likened it to the Industrial Revolution.
Beijing’s Technology-Driven Agenda Benefits China’s Defense Sector
The decisions of the recent Third Plenum of the Central Committee of the 20th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) prioritized China’s technology-driven policy agenda, despite the country’s struggling economy facing structural challenges such as an aging and declining population, a real estate bubble, and high youth unemployment.
China ups the ante by placing export controls on specific aviation and aerospace components
As China sees an opportunity to push its ‘Air Silk Road’ initiative, Beijing places export controls on aerospace and aviation components.
What should you do if you suspect IP theft or counterfeiting of your products in China?
China has been identified as the epicenter of the counterfeit electronics trade. But it impacts other products, including toys, healthcare supplies, apparel, footwear, to name a few, as well as brand theft.
An Analysis of China’s fledgling aviation industry
COMAC’s new C919 – China’s first domestically manufactured commercial airliner – marks a milestone in the history of the nation’s aviation industry. However, China’s plans to disrupt the global aviation industry and compete with the Airbus/Boeing industry duopoly faces multiple challenges. Pamir analyzes the implications and assesses the risks of China’s new-found expertise in the global aviation ecosystem.
Investing in China. Minimizing risk and maximizing opportunities.
Despite perceptions to the contrary, China still offers significant market and investment opportunities. However, it also brings risk and complication, which means that US companies need to make well-informed decisions.
Rising US Concerns Over China Challenge in US-Mexico Trade Relations
As US-Mexico trade increases, Washington’s concerns that Mexico serves as a transit point for Chinese goods to the US are rising.
Xi Jinping Advances China’s Agenda with Serbia and Hungary
Chinese President XI Jinping visited Serbia and Hungary on 8-9 May for the final leg of his first trip to Europe since 2019. Xi’s visits advanced China’s agenda of leveraging EU divisions and amplifying a shared authoritarian agenda with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, especially as China-EU tensions rise.
China’s Quantum Encryption Advantage Poses Risks
China’s successful development of post-quantum cryptography techniques has profound implications for US businesses and national security.
China’s Overcapacity Risks Strain US-China Relations and Global Economy
Pamir assesses that strong disagreements between Washington and Beijing will persist on the risks China’s excess capacity poses to US-China relations and the global economy.
US-China Tensions Persist Despite Biden-Xi Call
Pamir observes that US and Chinese official readouts indicate that fundamental disagreements on priority issues – Taiwan, the South China Sea, trade, and technology –continue to strain the relationship. US-China relations are likely to remain turbulent for the rest of 2024.
Apple Maintains Top China Market Position Despite Declining Sales
Apple continues to maintain market dominance in China, despite the decline in iPhone sales in the first weeks of 2024. The iPhone is likely to maintain its technological superiority amid intensifying competition with Chinese rivals.
Chinese Communist Party Under Xi Jinping Broadens Command
The National People’s Congress (NPC) has codified the subordination of the State Council, China’s central government, to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The weakening of Premier LI Qiang, the head of government, relative to President XI Jinping signals the CCP’s broadening command over the central government.
China Doubles Down on Technology-Based Development
The recent meeting of the National People’s Congress (NPC) stressed the importance of science and technology development for China in 2024.
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