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China targets US companies
After five years of trade and technology restrictions placed on China, spearheaded by the Donald Trump and Joe Biden administrations, Chinese authorities are increasingly targeting US and Western interests in retaliation. In recent months, China has begun to punish US firms for military sales to Taiwan, CHIPS Act restrictions, perceived or contrived infosec vulnerabilities, and domestic financial misconduct.
G7 Leaders discuss China at recent summit
During the recent G7 leaders’ summit in Japan, President Biden commented on US-China relations during a press conference which were picked up by international media: Biden sees shift in ties with China shortly.
China-Russia Cooperation in Africa and the Middle East
Africa and the Middle East provide the conditions for China and Russia to advance their shared and separate agendas.
China and Brazil strengthen strategic trade and investment partnership
China’s interest in Brazil and Latin America beyond is part of its ongoing Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which aims to extend China’s influence across Latin America and more broadly the Global South. Brazilian President Lula da Silva is eager to strengthen economic ties with China.
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.
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