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China Update - G7 and China positions - 1 June 2023
On 22 March Chinese President XI Jinping concluded a three-day state visit to Moscow that saw China and Russia sign 14 joint statements and agreements.
US to restrict select private-sector investments in sensitive Chinese technologies over national security concerns
In an unprecedented move, the US Treasury will be given powers to monitor and restrict select US private-sector investments in Chinese sensitive technologies, specifically those that could advance China’s military, intelligence, surveillance, or cyber-related agendas.
Is recent US-China diplomacy a sign of thawing relations?
A series of three meetings between senior US and China officials and diplomats failed to deliver any concrete results, but is it a sign that both parties are willing to open the lines of communication?
China Update - Apple—Xiao dispute - 4 May 2023
On 18 April China's Ministry of Commerce announced unprecedented personal sanctions against Lockheed Martin’s CEO, COO, and CFO and Raytheon Missiles & Defense president and two vice presidents, as well as other senior executives.
Taiwan Update - Cross-strait Tension - 4 May 2023
On 22 March Chinese President XI Jinping concluded a three-day state visit to Moscow that saw China and Russia sign 14 joint statements and agreements.
The Netherlands imposes restrictions on the export of chip-making equipment to China
New export controls imposed by the Netherlands will limit ASML Holdings NV exports of advanced chip-making equipment to China.
China Update - Xi puts his stamp on foreign policy - 19 April 2023
On 22 March Chinese President XI Jinping concluded a three-day state visit to Moscow that saw China and Russia sign 14 joint statements and agreements.
China Update - China Trade Status - 18 April 2023
On 27 March the US House of Representatives passed the PRC Is Not A Developing Country Act (415-0), which would require the US administration to take actions to stop China — the world’s second largest economy — from receiving preferential treatment or assistance as a developing country from international organizations such as the World Bank and World Trade Organization.
China Update - China CHIPS Act - 14 April 2023
On 31 March the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) announced a “security investigation into Micron products sold in China.”
China Update - Beijng’s calculus to foster Moscow’s dependence on China - 4 April 2023
On 22 March Chinese President XI Jinping concluded a three-day state visit to Moscow that saw China and Russia sign 14 joint statements and agreements.
US and China up the ante on export controls
Both sides are expanding and tightening export control enforcement of sensitive technologies and export violations that threaten national security in the escalating technology race between China and the West.
Growing calls for a Free Trade Agreement between the US and Taiwan
Taiwan is pushing for deeper institutionalized trade ties with the United States, as Taipei diversifies its trade ties beyond the mainland. At the same time, Washington’s economic policy toward Taiwan is changing as China’s growing military and political assertiveness continues to exacerbate the region’s risk environment.
Closer ties between China and Russia
Cooperation between China and Russia has been growing for some months now, as China provides Russia with an economic lifeline, while gaining a significant increase in the delivery of Russian oil and gas. The symbolic meeting between the two leaders in March strengthens those ties further.
China’s post-COVID re-emergence
As the government of the People's Republic of China abandons its strict Covid policies, its population and economy should expect to face some tough challenges.
How are China and Russia advancing their shared agendas?
Download our recent analyst paper to understand the key implications of recent China-Russia diplomatic developments.
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