National Security
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Trump Administration Updates List of Chinese Military Companies
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Defense released an update to the names of "Chinese military companies" operating directly or indirectly in the United States, pursuant to Section 1260H of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. The Department identified 188 entities, including major tech companies
EU Faces €368 Billion Blow If Chinese Tech Purged Under New Cyber Rules, Report Warns
A proposed overhaul of the EU's cybersecurity rules could cost the European Union nearly €367.8 billion over five years if Chinese suppliers are forced out of key sectors, according to a joint report published by the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU) and KPMG.
Chinese Port Investors File Investment Claim against Australia
In the midst of controversy over Chinese control of the Port of Darwin, an investment arbitration lawsuit has been filed, although the details of the claim have not been publicly disclosed yet.
Congressional Democrats Push for Continued Exclusion of Chinese Autos
Seventy-four Democrats in the House of Representatives have sent a letter to President Trump pressing him not to allow imports of Chinese automobiles or Chinese automobile production in the U.S.
EU Court Advisory Opinion Issued on Estonia's Treatment of Huawei Products
Last month, an Advocate General advisory opinion in a case before the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) found that the Estonian government could compel a European company to remove Huawei products from its network, on the basis of national security concerns.
Beijing Signals Use of New Supply Chain Rules Amid Cyber Tensions with EU
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has warned that it may deploy its new set of supply chain regulations if the European Commission proceeds with its proposal to use the Cybersecurity Act to exclude Chinese products and firms from critical sectors.
China Warns of Retaliation over EU Cybersecurity Overhaul Proposal
In a potential escalation of regulatory friction, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has submitted a formal response to the European Commission's proposal to revise the Cybersecurity Act. Beijing argues that the EU’s pivot toward "non-technical risks'" is a veil for protectionism that