CHINA: Why has Chinese foreign policy turned more aggressive?
China’s foreign policy has grown more combative in recent years, and the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated this trend. Beijing still cares about maintaining friendly relations with the world, but domestic politics create countervailing incentives to project toughness. The … Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or E-mail Password Remember […]
US/CHINA: Financial sanctions on China are (so far) more bark than bite
The White House took a step towards delisting US-traded Chinese companies, but this action is widely expected and will have minimal impact on both countries.The “nuclear option” on financial sanctions looks unlikely, but additional financial sanctions with a more modest impact a… Become a member to read the rest of this article
US/CHINA: Uighur, Tibet human rights bills reflect rising anti-China sentiment
US President Donald Trump is likely to sign the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act in the coming days, and similar legislation focused on Tibet is also moving through the US Congress. Progress on both bills is an illustration of how rapidly anti-China sentiment has escalated over ju… Become a member to read the rest […]
US/CHINA: New Huawei restriction will spark retaliation against US companies
The US Commerce Department issued new rules designed to further restrict Huawei’s access to advanced semiconductors. Beijing has promised to retaliate against US technology companies, but regulators will seek to avoid actions that inflict collateral damage on China’s own tec… Become a member to read the rest of this article