Simon Lester

FCC

FCC Revokes China Unicom Americas' Telecom Services Authority

Last week, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) revoked the authority that had previously been granted to China Unicom to operate certain telecom services in the United States. The decision to revoke came after a full investigation, and similar actions could be taken against additional services offered by China
WTO

U.S. and UK Press China on WTO Subsidy Notification

In response to China's July 2021 subsidies notification to the WTO, the United States and the United Kingdom have both submitted a series of questions to China.

Proposed U.S. Legislation Seeks to Rein In Chinese Export Credits

Representative Lee Zeldin (R-NY) has introduced an amendment to the America COMPETES Act that is based on his earlier proposed legislation intended to ensure compliance by China with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits.

FBI Director Gives Speech on "Countering Threats Posed by the Chinese Government Inside the U.S."

At a speech on Monday, FBI Director Christopher Wray offered remarks on the threats posed by the Chinese government to U.S. businesses and individuals, focusing heavily on issues of economic espionage.

Republican Senators Send Letter to Commerce Secretary Raimondo on Export Controls Related to SMIC

Republican Senators Tom Cotton of Arkansas and Bill Hagerty of Tennessee sent a letter yesterday to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, applauding reports that Commerce may strengthen export controls in relation to Chinese semiconductor company SMIC, while pressing Raimondo on issues related to the implementation of possible changes.

U.S. Trade Rep. Katherine Tai Comments on China Trade Issues

At an event today sponsored by the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, in response to a question about U.S.-China trade issues, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai offered some comments on U.S. trade policy relating to China and the Phase One trade agreement.
WTO

WTO Members Question China's Trade Measures Related to COVID and More at SPS Meeting

At a WTO SPS Committee meeting in November, for which the meeting minutes were just circulated, WTO Members discussed a number of SPS measures imposed by China.
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