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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.
China tightens overseas access to research and government data
As China limits access to national databases and research papers, US and international analysts and researchers are having to find innovative ways to uncover accurate information on Chinese commercial policies as well as advanced scientific and technological research.
CIA and White House Veteran joins Pamir to help clients secure their investments in China
We are delighted to welcome Sean Desmond as a recent recruit to the Pamir team, where he will be leading our work in combining our unique knowledge-gathering technology with Chinese language and cultural expertise to better inform clients facing difficult decisions regarding activities within and with China. Synopsis required
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.”
US-Philippines relations warm amid Chinese provocations
The Philippines is having to walk a thin line between appeasing China and supporting US and allied regional security.
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.
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.
Community service from the Pamir team – volunteering to maintain public amenities
Several members of our team recently volunteered to help the Potomac Appalachian Train Club upgrade part of the 18-mile Bull Run to Occoquan Trail in Fairfax, Virginia. Andrea Calderon, Alexandra Berends, Charlotte Bullard, and Ian Brown spent a hectic day, helping to repair, maintain and enhance this facility – enjoyed by thousands of hikers each year, during all seasons.
US-Taiwan-G7 Leaders: Building trade partnerships and mitigating risk from China
As the US and Taiwan foster closer trading partnerships and increased bilateral trade flows, China has retaliated with sanctions on US and Taiwanese companies and has conducted military drills near the island, as growing trade tensions threaten to spill over into military tensions, increasing the risk of sea and air miscalculations.
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.
Taiwan Update - Elevated risk environment in Taiwan Strait - 15 March 2023
On 6 March Defense Minister CHIU Kuo-cheng said Taiwan will not fire the first shot but will fire if Beijing enters Taiwan’s 12 nautical mile territorial waters. Chiu said, “China has changed the status quo of the Taiwan Strait by flying drones, aircraft, and balloons over our airspace, [and Beijing] could, without warning, break into our territorial sea baseline of 24 nautical miles and approach our territorial space of 12 nautical miles.”
China’s amended Counterespionage Law is creating an unpredictable risk environment for US companies
Despite promoting foreign investment, China’s introduction of its amended Counter Espionage Law is “spooking” both foreign investors, as well as the foreign local business community after a spate of local US office closures and the detention of foreign executives.
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.