National Security
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Germany Finds Compromise on Port Purchase, Still Searching for Broader China Strategy
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz seems to be sending friendly signals toward Beijing ahead of his state visit early next month, with the latest effort being help in crafting a compromise on a Chinese company's purchase of a minority stake in a container port in Hamburg.
U.S. Pushes Mexico Not To Buy Chinese Scanners
Recent reporting indicates that the U.S. government is trying to persuade Mexico not to use Chinese-made scanners as part of its border security operations.
Controversy in Germany over Possible Sale of Port of Hamburg to Chinese Company
A proposed purchase by a Chinese company of a stake in an important German port has led to divisions within the German government, and prospects for regulatory approval are uncertain.
UK Extends Deadline to Remove Huawei from 5G Networks
Last week, a UK government department slightly modified the deadlines for its telecoms companies to remove Huawei products from its 5G network.
EU Lawmakers Upset about Chinese Scanners in Strasbourg Airport
Three Members of the European Parliament have sent a letter to a French government official to express concern about Strasbourg airport's deal to buy baggage-scanning equipment made by Chinese state-owned company Nuctech.
The Biden Administration's National Security Strategy: Competition with China, and Trade Policy
The Biden Administration issued its annual National Security Strategy yesterday, with brief discussions of China as a competitor and U.S. trade policy.
31 Chinese Entities Added to U.S. Unverified List, Potentially to Entity List
The U.S. government has added 31 more Chinese entities to a blacklist under which a license will be required for some U.S. exports.