Simon Lester

Three Republican Senators Introduce Bill To Sanction China if It Invades Taiwan

Senators John Kennedy (R-LA), Rick Scott (R-FL) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) have introduced the Deterring Communist Chinese Aggression Against Taiwan Through Financial Sanctions Act, which would sanction China if it were to invade or blockade Taiwan.

Members of Congress Press British Bank on Hong Kong Actions

A bipartisan group of members of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) have sent a letter to HSBC, a "British multinational investment bank and financial services company," raising "questions and concerns about HSBC’s business practices in Hong Kong and globally, including restrictions placed on the

Members of Congress Press for Taiwan's Inclusion in Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

Yesterday, the House Foreign Affairs Committee held a briefing on Developing an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, with expert witnesses offering their perspectives, and members of Congress stating their views and asking questions of the witnesses.

China Issues Discussed in USTR's Trade Policy Agenda / Annual Report

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has released its 2022 Trade Policy Agenda and 2021 Annual Report of the President of the United States on the Trade Agreements Program. The report covers the full range of trade policy issues addressed by USTR. We focus here on the

European Parliament, Commission Discuss Prospects for Taiwan BIT

In response to a question from a member of the European Parliament, the European Trade Commissioner appeared to minimize the need for a Taiwan-EU bilateral investment agreement.

Nepal Approves Participation in U.S. Economic Development Grant Seen as BRI Rival

Yesterday, Nepal's government approved participation in a controversial U.S. government development grant that had been caught up in the U.S. - China geopolitical rivalry.
FCC

Rural Broadband Group Wants More Money To Replace Huawei and ZTE Equipment

A group of telecommunications companies is making the case that more money is needed to rip and replace Huawei and ZTE equipment.
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