Western countries were already moving some supply chains out of China — but now even Chinese firms are moving out due to geopolitical risks.
Monthly Archives For April 2023
China pursuing Netherlands aerospace tech, says Dutch report; Beijing says “unfair, untrue”
“The Netherlands remains an attractive espionage target for China… especially in the domain of semiconductor industry, quantum technology and the aerospace and maritime industry,” the MIVD military …
Lawmakers War-Game Conflict With China, Hoping to Deter One
Lawmakers in a new House select committee on China from left, Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., committee Chairman Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., and Rep.
China May Day holiday travel bookings surge past pre-coronavirus levels, prompt price hike warning
Five-day break is first long public holiday since the Lunar New Year, with major travel agencies saying bookings have equalled or surpassed pre-pandemic levels Several local governments issue …
China Is Slowly Moving Into the Middle East
The Middle East’s emergence as a key front in the new Cold War between the US and China has become even clearer since this newsletter analyzed how Beijing was stepping into the widening breach between …
China’s Australian coal imports surge as trade picks up after easing of ban, amid thawing of ties
China increased purchases of Australian coal sharply in March amid thawing ties as imports rose further following Beijing’s move to lift its unofficial trade barrier earlier this year. It imported 284 …
Hong Kong bishop closes Beijing visit amid rising Sino-Vatican tensions
Hong Kong’s Bishop Stephen Chow closed a 5-day visit to Beijing this week urging love for both church and state and extending an invitation to his mainland counterpart at a time when Vatican-China …
Shunned in the West, Russian performers turn to China as Beijing and Moscow boost cultural ties
When the St Petersburg-based Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra kicked off their concerts at Beijing’s National Centre for the Performing Arts in late March, they surprised the audience with “Ode to the Red …
China doesn’t want American cars anymore — that’s bad news for Ford and GM
Chinese automakers are giving US car companies a run for their money — and that’s forcing Ford and GM to make some hard decisions about their futures.
Philippines raises concerns over Taiwan in talks with China
The Philippines’ top diplomat has expressed his concern to Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang over escalating tensions in waters around Taiwan, Manila said on Saturday.”Secretary Manalo reaffirmed the …
China began developing COVID-19 vaccines before outbreak
The COVID-19 pandemic was, more likely than not, the result of a research-related incident. ‘New information, made publicly available and independently verifiable, could change this assessment.
Hong Kong bishop seeks ties to Beijing
Hong Kong’s Roman Catholic bishop said in a historic trip to Beijing that he hopes the dioceses of the two cities will have more exchanges and cooperation, local media reported Thursday amid signs of …
Italy Rethinks Its Close China Ties as US Backs Stronger Break
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is getting dragged into the escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing as she tries to disentangle Italy from its close relationship with China.
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