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U.K. Foreign Secretary Seeks Better Relations, Raises Concerns on China Visit

U.K. Foreign Secretary Seeks Better Relations, Raises Concerns on China Visit

The Lede: British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly visited Beijing on Wednesday where he emphasized maintaining a working relationship and reopening channels of communication with China after years of increasingly sour bilateral ties between the two countries. The visit represents an effort by the U.K. to patch up relations with

South Africa BRICS Summit Yields Major Developments

South Africa BRICS Summit Yields Major Developments

The Lede: On Thursday, the BRICS bloc of developing economies concluded its 2023 annual summit in Johannesburg with major developments in the group including invitations of membership to six additional countries, discussions of a common currency, and an agreement between India and China to de-escalate border tensions. What We Know:

Chinese Recruiting Program Targets Foreign-Trained Chip Scientists

Chinese Recruiting Program Targets Foreign-Trained Chip Scientists

The Lede: A Reuters report on Wednesday details the revival of China’s efforts in recent years to recruit elite foreign-trained scientists as the country moves toward semiconductor self-reliance amid U.S.-led export curbs. What We Know: * The report provides an overview of Qiming, a program that is overseen

Saudi Arabia Counters U.S. Hesitation on Nuclear Power Program with Chinese Bid

Saudi Arabia Counters U.S. Hesitation on Nuclear Power Program with Chinese Bid

The Lede: According to reports from the Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times over the weekend, Saudi Arabia is considering bids from China, France, and Russia to build a nuclear power plant as it seeks alternatives to U.S. cooperation. This comes as the U.S. has been trying

China Bans Japanese Seafood as Russia Eyes More Exports

China Bans Japanese Seafood as Russia Eyes More Exports

The Lede: On Thursday, China announced an immediate blanket ban on all seafood imports from Japan citing the dangers of radiation after the country began discharging tainted water from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Meanwhile, Russia anticipates future growth in its already sizable seafood exports to China. What

Taiwan Ousted, Replaced by China as Observer at Central American Parliament

Taiwan Ousted, Replaced by China as Observer at Central American Parliament

The Lede: On Monday, the Central American Parliament (PARLACEN) voted to remove Taiwan from its permanent observer status and replace it with China as the latter’s influence in Central and South America continues to grow. What We Know: * At the suggestion of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, PARLACEN voted to

Biden Hosts Japanese and South Korean Leaders at Camp David Summit Against Chinese Criticism

Biden Hosts Japanese and South Korean Leaders at Camp David Summit Against Chinese Criticism

The Lede: President Joe Biden hosted the leaders of Japan and South Korea for a trilateral summit at Camp David where the countries solidified military cooperation amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific region and made plans to reconvene the gathering annually. What We Know: * On August 18, President Biden hosted