US lawmakers pass bill that questions China’s claims over Tibet
Bill that frames Beijing’s control over Tibet for centuries as ‘disinformation’ will head to President Joe Biden’s desk. Read More Here
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Why the US Can’t Win the Trade War With China – and Shouldn’t Try
At the heart of Sino-American trade tensions is the claim that China’s surging exports are a result of Chinese subsidies. But the driving force behind this glut of cheap goods is a significantly undervalued renminbi, a result of high capital outflows caused by both domestic policies and US restrictions on investment in China. Read More […]
Apple needs China more than China needs Apple
iPhone sales slip as government imposes bans and local rivals seize market share but Apple still uses Chinese firms for over 80% of its supplies. Read More Here
China’s king-of-the-hill status shaky as offshore exploration diversifies rare earth supply chain
As more countries find caches of rare earth minerals, China’s status as the world’s top exporter is being challenged. Read More Here
China, Russia, and Iran Are Reviving the Age of Empires
The big story of 20th century geopolitics was the decline or destruction of the great, formal empires of Europe and Asia, and their replacement by a still-greater, informal empire led by the US; the story of 21st century geopolitics — so far — is the quest for imperial restoration by a host of ambitious autocracies. […]
Why it’s China’s turn now
China’s rise and America’s decline is less surprising when viewed in wide historical context. Read More Here
Global Economy Remains Resilient Despite Uneven Growth, Challenges Ahead
Policymakers should prioritize steps toward greater economic resilience such as strengthening government finances and revitalizing economic growth prospects. Read More Here
China-India-US power balance at stake in 2 elections
Trump and Modi are tight, but China’s worried about a 2nd Trump administration; everyone else should worry, too. Read More Here
The Man Whispering the Middle East’s Future into Washington’s Ear
Though rarely in the headlines, Mohammed Soliman is quietly reshaping U.S. strategy in the Middle East. Read More Here
Everyone Wants a Chip Factory
How the world is future-proofing (and China-proofing) its semiconductor supply chains. Read More Here
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