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China’s 2024 Economic Roadmap Toward Self-Reliance
China’s annual Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC) held on 12-13 December 2023 analyzed China’s economic situation and concluded that favorable conditions outweighed unfavorable factors in China’s development and that the fundamental trend of economic recovery has a positive long-term outlook.
China Lifts Boeing 737 MAX Ban, but Scrutiny Increases
Boeing seemed poised to resume aircraft deliveries to China, but the recent Alaska Airlines incident and reported mechanical failures involving US Secretary of State Blinken’s 737 aircraft almost certainly will lead to greater technical scrutiny and possible delays.
China Gains Competitive Edge in Sodium-Ion EVs
On 5 January Anhui Jianghua Automobile (JAC) began deliveries of its Yiwei electric vehicle, which it claims is the world’s first mass-produced car powered by a sodium-ion battery.
US Seeks To Deter Use of Chinese EV Batteries
Beijing has criticized as “protectionist” the December 2023 US decision to deny tax credits to electric vehicles equipped with battery minerals or components originating from “Foreign Entities of Concern”; designated countries are China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
China’s Nuclear Developments Expands Naval and Nuclear Fusion Capabilities
In 2023 Chinese entities achieved several breakthroughs in the field of nuclear energy, some of which have implications for China’s ongoing effort to expand its naval capabilities.
Discover insights into National Security and espionage – from Alan Kohler in the State Secrets podcast!
Pamir President, Alan Kohler shared his insights and experience in global security in a recent interview with renowned weekly podcast State Secrets, from The Cipher Brief.
US Strengthens Military Ties With Taiwan
In December 2023, the Biden administration approved its 12th arms sale to Taiwan. President Joe Biden signed measures into law calling for strengthened US military ties with Taiwan.
Taiwan’s Economic Decoupling From China Gains Traction
Taiwan’s policy of economic decoupling from China has resulted in the weakening of Taiwan’s economic ties to China, even though China remains Taiwan’s largest export destination and source of imports.
The risk and opportunity of satellite 5G service
Satellite services direct to unmodified 5G smartphones, as well as IoT devices and machines, are in their infancy, but a host of satellite service providers and MNOs view it as the ‘holy grail’ of 100% mobile coverage. However, with this opportunity comes security risks, and may require further de-risking from China and other potentially malicious actors.
China faces technological self-sufficiency challenges as U.S. tightens export controls on AI-capable chips
New U.S. rules expand and strengthen existing export restrictions on advanced chips, and particularly those with AI capabilities, as China grapples with developing technological self-sufficiency.
New Chinese Government Oversight of Pharma and Semiconductors
On 1 January China’s new national-level intellectual property (IP) protection policy went into effect, giving local governments more autonomy for IP management and administration, as well as delineating central government responsibilities for IP protection.
Pamir's John W. Tai interview with Channel News Asia
John W. Tai - senior advisor at Pamir Consulting and adjunct professor, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University - was recently interviewed by Channel News Asia about issues on relations with US and China and the Taiwan Presidential Elections.
Pamir Strategic Insights Issue 4: US reaction to Taiwan's Presidential Election
Washington’s measured response to the results of Taiwan’s presidential election reaffirms US efforts to uphold the status quo vis-à-vis China and Taiwan.
Pamir Strategic Insights Issue 3: China condemns Taiwan's Presidential Election results
Beijing’s disinformation campaigns combined with economic and military pressure failed to influence the outcome of Taiwan’s presidential election in favor of the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party.
Pamir Strategic Insights Issue 2: Taiwan President-elect's victory formula
Taiwan Vice President William Lai’s (LAI Ching-te) election victory on 13 January marked the first time since Taiwan started direct presidential elections in 1996 that a party will hold the presidency over three consecutive terms.
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