National Security
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UK Forces Chinese Company to Sell Holdings in Scottish Semiconductor Firm
Last month, the British government issued a "notice of final order" that China-registered Future Technology Devices International Holding Ltd must sell 80.2 percent of Scottish fabless semiconductor firm FTDI, due to national security risks.
WTO Meeting Discusses Security Issues in U.S.-Hong Kong Rules of Origin Dispute
At the meeting of the WTO's Dispute Settlement Body yesterday, the U.S. once again raised issues related to Hong Kong's National Security Law, and Hong Kong and China once again criticized the U.S. action as inappropriate.
Canada Closes TikTok Offices, But App Still Allowed
Last week, Canada ordered "the wind up of TikTok Technology Canada, Inc. following a national security review under the Investment Canada Act," closing the two TikTok offices in Canada. However, the app itself will remain available for download.
Biden Administration Issues Final Rule to Implement Executive Order Addressing U.S. Tech Investments in China
Yesterday, the Biden administration issued a Final Rule on outbound investment restrictions, targeted at China and focusing on certain key technologies.
In Midst of Litigation, U.S. Defense Department Relists Chinese Lidar Maker Hesai
During a legal challenge to its decision to list Chinese lidar maker Hesai as a "Chinese military company," the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has delisted the company and then relisted it, with the impact on the litigation uncertain.
Members of Congress Press Mexican President on Chinese Connected Vehicles
A group of Democratic members of Congress is pushing new Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to follow the lead of the U.S. in restricting sales of "connected vehicles" from China.
Canadian Parliament Talks Chinese Labor Practices; Deputy PM Comments on EV Security Threat
The Canadian Parliamentary study of imports of Chinese manufactured goods is continuing, with the most recent hearing discussing forced labor issues.
