Huan Zhu
U.S. Announces Sweeping Export Controls on China, Targeting Chips and Supercomputer Products
The U.S. government is ratcheting up its export controls on China, as it announced sweeping export restrictions that would curb China's ability to access or produce advanced chips and supercomputers.
31 Chinese Entities Added to U.S. Unverified List, Potentially to Entity List
The U.S. government has added 31 more Chinese entities to a blacklist under which a license will be required for some U.S. exports.
Coverage of State Bans on Chinese Government-Linked Firms in Public Procurement May Be Broader Than Anticipated
We reported last month that some states in the United States have adopted rules that prohibit state government purchases from companies owned or operated by the Chinese government. The potential scope of the companies covered by this restriction is unclear at this point, but some experts have put forward broad
Michigan Lures Chinese Battery Maker Investment with Subsidies
The state of Michigan has offered a Chinese electric vehicle battery manufacturer a package of subsidies in order to attract an investment in battery-making facilities.
Amidst Tension and Competition, Taiwanese Companies Are Moving, U.S. Think Tank Finds
In a new report, a scholar at a U.S. think tank found that some Taiwanese businesses are moving away from both mainland China and Taiwan, with the majority targeting Southeast Asia, in the midst of concerns about growing tensions and competition. But "[t]he economies on the two
China Allows French Beans from Uzbekistan
China's Customs agency announced that it would allow imports of Uzbek French beans, starting in October. With Uzbekistan's exports to China growing, it is expected that more agricultural products will be allowed to be exported to China.
White House Official Comments on CHIPS Act and Outbound Investment Screening
At an event last Friday, a White House official offered some comments on the CHIPS Act and the outbound investment screening mechanism that has been in the news recently, both of which aim at maintaining U.S. technological advantages over China. The goal is to maintain an "absolute advantage&