Simon Lester
Recent 5G Developments in Africa, and How Africans See the China/Western Competition
Over the past few weeks, there have been news reports about developments related to Huawei and 5G networks in Ethiopia and Angola.
In Ethiopia, Reuters reported that State-owned operator Ethio Telecom launched a 5G mobile phone service, with Huawei as its equipment supplier for the network.
And VoA reported
USTR Requests Public Comments on U.S.-Taiwan Trade Initiative
As we reported here, the United States and Taiwan announced last week that they would launch a new initiative on bilateral trade issues. USTR is now seeking public comments "on matters relevant to the specified trade areas, including U.S. interests and priorities, in order to develop negotiating objectives
Biden Administration Intervenes to Temporarily Stop Tariff Expansion on Solar Products
In the midst of an inquiry into whether Chinese producers of solar products shifted production to certain Asian countries in order to avoid tariffs, the Biden administration has announced a two year pause in imposing the tariffs, along with certain actions designed to help domestic producers.
U.S. Trade Rep. Tai Comments on Taiwan, China Trade Issues
At a Washington International Trade Association event today, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai commented on a number of Taiwan and China trade issues.
U.S. Federal Retirement Fund Nominees Vow To Steer Clear of Chinese Firms
As we reported in mid-April, three Republican U.S. Senators sent a letter to four of President Biden’s nominees to serve on the Federal Thrift Retirement Investment Board, requesting that they "commit to withholding the retirement savings of U.S. service members and other federal employees from
European Trade Ministers Comment on China Trade Issues
The EU Foreign Affairs Council met on Thursday to talk about trade issues, with China trade as one of the items on the agenda.
CTM Weekly Newsletter
This past week, CTM covered the following issues:
* A speech by the Chinese premier about stabilizing the economy, trade talks with Switzerland and Pacific Island countries, and two Chinese Customs announcements.
* Taiwan's efforts to stop talent leaving for the mainland, and Taiwanese trade talks with the EU and