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Chinese Responses to U.S.-China Trade War
In response to U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, Beijing announced on April 11 that it will raise its tariffs on American goods to 125%.
Asian countries take big tariff hits, but the semiconductor and pharma industries remain exempt… for now
The sweeping trade tariffs imposed by President Trump have sent global stock markets into turmoil. The APAC region has been hit particularly hard. But, for now, the semiconductor and pharma industries have been granted exemptions. How long will that last?
Vietnam plans two new undersea cables as the U.S. lobbies hard for Hanoi to avoid using Chinese companies
Vietnam is rapidly becoming a technological hub as Hanoi embarks on its digital infrastructure development strategy. It is also becoming a strategic country as the U.S. and China fight to control the undersea cable network in the region.
DeepSeek and Its Implications for Opportunities and Risks in China’s AI Market
On January 20, China’s DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) company released its free chatbot, which is based on a large language model (LLM) that is comparable in performance to major non-Chinese LLMs such as OpenAI’s GPT-4, but at a fraction of the cost.
Beijing Holds Private Enterprise Symposium, Signaling Support for the Chinese Private Sector
On February 17, 2025, the government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) convened the latest private enterprise symposium in Beijing.
China’s Increasingly Risky Business Environment Prompts Foreign Firms to Relocate Operations to Other Asian Countries
In anticipation of the incoming Trump administration’s tariffs and sanctions against the People’s Republic of China (PRC), a growing number of foreign companies, particularly semiconductor manufacturers, are moving their production facilities to countries neighboring the PRC. This development reflects China’s increasingly risky business environment.
China Is Expanding Its Footprint in Latin America and the Caribbean
The recent China-Peru joint inauguration of the Chancay Port is the latest example of the People’s Republic of China (PRC)’s growing influence in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).
Hong Kong’s Eroding Autonomy Adds Risks to Its Business Environment
In November, 45 Hong Kong politicians, activists, union officials, academics, and student leaders were sentenced to up to 10 years in prison on the charge of subversion under the national security laws of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
PRC Initiates Unreliable Entity List Investigation Against PVH Group
On September 24, 2024, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) announced that it was initiating an investigation into the practices of the U.S. PVH Group in accordance with Article 2 of the PRC’s “Provisions on Unreliable Entity List [UEL]” (不可靠实体清单规定, UEL Provisions).
China and Vietnam Play Down Disputes in the South China Sea
On 29 September, a Vietnamese fishing boat clashed with Chinese maritime law enforcement ships in the disputed waters around the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea (SCS).
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.
Tensions in the South China Sea Remain High Despite China-Philippines Agreement
In July, Beijing and Manila reached an agreement on a “provisional arrangement” over the Philippines’ resupply missions to the Second Thomas Shoal with the hope of de-escalating the situation in the South China Sea.
How does Pamir help get your China business strategy right?
As trade tensions between the United States and China escalate, it’s essential to get your China business strategy right. Pamir has decades of experience as a China business strategy partner to hundreds of U.S. companies.
The forthcoming U.S. BIOSECURE Act is already making an impact on the China business strategy of global pharmaceutical companies. What are the implications for your China risk exposure?
Biopharmaceutical companies worldwide have expressed their intentions to continue investing in China. However, the forthcoming U.S. BIOSECURE Act means that many are proactively reassessing their China business strategies. Pamir has been working with pharma
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.
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