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Weimin Chen

Weimin Chen

Germany Adopts 'Strategy on China' to Beijing's Disapproval

The Lede: Germany announced on Thursday a new ‘Strategy on China’ that encapsulates the country’s ‘de-risking’ path for critical industries as Beijing hit back with criticism. What We Know: * Building on its first national security strategy from last month, the German government published its ‘Strategy on China’ this week.

U.S. Seeks to Lump Cloud Computing Into China Tech Restrictions

U.S. Seeks to Lump Cloud Computing Into China Tech Restrictions

The Lede: The Biden administration has announced that it is preparing to impose restrictions on access to cloud-computing services from U.S. providers by Chinese companies What We Know: * The Commerce Department is expected to unveil new proposed restrictions on cloud-computing that aim to close a significant loophole that national

Top U.S. Consultancy Firms Falling Short in China Amid Crackdowns

The Lede: According to insiders, three of the top U.S. consultancy firms have been experiencing loss of work and are shifting their practices in anticipation of uncertain business conditions throughout their China-based operations after Beijing's ramp-up of anti-espionage scrutiny in recent months. What We Know: * Bain &

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Holds High-level Meetings in 4-Day Visit to China

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Holds High-level Meetings in 4-Day Visit to China

The Lede: U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen returned from a four-day trip to Beijing where she met with top Chinese officials with the message that the two countries were on steadier footing after her constructive meetings and that they would pursue more frequent communication, the visit produced

Taiwan to Shore Up India Ties with Representative Office in Mumbai

Taiwan to Shore Up India Ties with Representative Office in Mumbai

The Lede: Taipei has announced that it plans to expand its presence in India with a new representative office set to open in Mumbai as Indo-Pacific economics shift away from China What We Know: * The Mumbai Taipei Economic and Cultural Center, acting as a Taiwanese representative office, is expected to

China Emphasizes Cooperation with Japan and South Korea at Trilateral Forum

China Emphasizes Cooperation with Japan and South Korea at Trilateral Forum

The Lede: China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, called on Japan and South Korea to work toward cooperation with China on the basis of regional development and shared Asian roots. What We Know: * China, Japan, and South Korea came together this week at the 2023 International Forum for Trilateral Cooperation

China Announces Export Controls on Two Critical Tech Metals

China Announces Export Controls on Two Critical Tech Metals

The Lede: China has announced limits on the export of germanium and gallium, which are vital for the production of semiconductors and other important technology products What We Know: * Beginning on August 1, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce will require exporters to obtain specific licenses in order to sell the