Last Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Defense released the names of additional "Chinese military companies" that are "operating directly or indirectly in the United States," pursuant to the statutory requirement of Section 1260H of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021.

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced legislation similar to legislation introduced in the Senate earlier this year that would enhance U.S. ties with and support for Taiwan.

This past week, CTM covered the following issues. In China: * Negotiations on a free trade agreement between China and Sri Lanka * Imports of Uzbek French beans allowed * ZTE deal with Thai company in 5G sector In the U.S.: * Submissions in annual review of China's WTO compliance * White

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.

Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), the top ranking Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, recently spoke about a number of issues related to export controls and investment screening, with a focus on China.

A key Republican Congressman is pushing back against demands from some leading Democratic members of Congress for the Biden administration to pursue executive action on outbound investment screening regulation, and instead is arguing that the administration should work with Congress on this issue.

Last week, Chinese tech company ZTE moved forward on a deal with a Thai company that is intended to lead to production and innovation in the 5G sector in Thailand.