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Putin’s North Korea Visit: China’s Calculus
China’s minimal media coverage of Putin’s 18-19 June visit to North Korea reflects Beijing’s calculus that closer Russia-DPRK cooperation is complicating China’s security environment.
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.
Pamir appoints James Mulvenon as new Chief Intelligence Officer
We are delighted to announce that James Mulvenon, Ph.D. has joined Pamir in the newly created role of Chief Intelligence Officer.
Taiwan Strait Tensions Ramp Up
Taiwan Strait tourism has halted as the result of the Taiwan government’s ban on all organized Taiwanese tour groups to the mainland, which took effect on 1 June.
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.
Chinese Media Criticize US-Israel Military Ties to Bolster China’s Influence
Beijing has not publicly reacted to the Biden administration’s announcements on the supply of weapons to Israel. However, Chinese state-run media criticism of US-Israel military cooperation in the Hamas-Israel war aims to bolster China’s influence in the Middle East and undermine US leadership in the region.
Japan and the European Union agree closer cooperation to develop advanced materials as they look to de-risk from Chinese supply chains
Japan and Europe rely on Chinese advanced materials to produce semiconductors, electronics, and even renewable energy equipment.
Taiwan’s Challenging Security Environment
Unauthorized public disclosure of sensitive government information and Taiwan individuals’ actions on behalf of Chinese entities spotlight Taiwan’s challenging security environment.
The search is on for ‘next generation’ specialized AI chips
As an extension of the on-going semiconductor trade wars between the West and China, the search is now on for next-gen AI chips that offer much greater processing power and speed, and significantly lower energy consumption.
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.
U.S. and China open high-level talks on AI use and risks
Top officials from Washington and Beijing meet for the first time in Geneva to share their mutual concerns about each other’s use of artificial technologies (AI).
The U.S. government pushes the Netherlands, Japan, Germany, and South Korea to extend existing chip-making export bans, but faces resistance
Washington is in talks with the Netherlands and Japan to tighten restrictions on the export of advanced chips and chip-making equipment and materials to China. It is also seeking to bring in Germany and South Korea.
China’s MSS Issues Procedural Rules for Law Enforcement and Criminal Cases
China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) published two new regulations regarding procedures for law enforcement and processing of criminal cases on 26 April. Both regulations have the force of law and will go into effect on 1 July 2024.
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.