More Calls from U.S. Senate for a China "Grand Strategy"
Two Republican Senators are pressing the Biden administration to ramp up its efforts to counter China's global influence, by calling on the administration to formulate a "grand strategy" for China.
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,
Xi Calls for "Openness and Inclusiveness" at APEC
At the APEC CEO Summit today in Thailand, Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted the importance of peace, openness and inclusiveness as a way for countries to grow. He will be countered tomorrow by a message carried by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris: "there is no better partner for
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.
China Allows New Food Imports from Vietnam
China is allowing imports of bananas, bird's nests, and sweet potatoes from Vietnam. The news came after a meeting between the leaders of both nations earlier this month, when they vowed to bolster cooperation on trade and other areas.