Simon Lester
China, U.S. Trade Leaders Meet, Few Details Released
At the APEC Ministerial Meeting last week, Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai met, but few details were released by either side on the scope of the discussions. In the meantime, bilateral trade has been shrinking due to various factors, including declining demand,
U.S. Congressman Presses Homeland Security Secretary on 5G in Allied Countries
In response to questions at a U.S. Congressional hearing on Tuesday, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas emphasized the administration's efforts to coordinate with allies on keeping 5G networks secure.
UK Government Blocks Chinese Purchase of Semiconductor Company
The UK government announced yesterday that it would order the reversal of the purchase of a UK semiconductor company by a Chinese-owned company.
FBI Director Testifies on TikTok National Security Risks
In response to questions at a U.S. Congressional hearing yesterday, FBI Director Chris Wray outlined the security and other threats posed by social media app TikTok.
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission Weighs In on Anti-Suit Injunctions
In the annual report of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission issued yesterday, the Commission assessed and made recommendations on the issue of "anti-suit injunctions" issued by Chinese courts to enforce patents.
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission Issues Annual Report
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, established by Congress in 2000, issued its annual report today, along with recommendations for Congress related to trade and other issues.