Administration
Jan 01 | Reuters
Secretary Blinken said he discussed the U.S.-China relationship and efforts to maintain open lines of communication in a telephone call with Foreign Minister Qin Gang, who previously was ambassador to the United States. More
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118th Congress
Jan 01 | The Wire China
When the Republican Party takes over the House of Representatives in January, the new group of lawmakers will bring a wide-ranging — and decidedly hawkish — China agenda with them. More
Taiwan
Dec 28 | AP
Taiwan will extend its compulsory military service from four months to a year starting in 2024, President Tsai Ing-wen said. Those born before 2005 will continue to serve four months, but under a revamped training curriculum aimed at strengthening the island's reserves forces. More
Dec 23 | WSJ
The overall $1.65 trillion spending package passed by the Senate on Thursday and the House on Friday includes $2 billion in financing of military sales for Taiwan for the current fiscal year. More
Geopolitics
Jan 04 | Nikkei Asia
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday told visiting Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Marcos Jr. that Beijing is ready to restart discussions on joint oil and gas exploration. Xi met with Marcos as the leaders aimed to lay the groundwork for stronger bilateral relations despite lingering friction over the South China Sea. More
Dec 29 | Clarksville Online
The legislation establishes physical U.S. Embassies on the Pacific Island nations of the Solomon Islands, Kiribati, and Tonga, and authorizes expanded physical presence on Vanuatu to reinforce American leadership in the Pacific region. More
Dec 28 | Bloomberg
The strategy report, first of its kind, calls Beijing a "key partner" and said Seoul will "will nurture a sounder and more mature relationship as we pursue shared interests based on mutual respect and reciprocity, guided by international norms and rules." More
China-Russia
Dec 30 | NYT
President Xi acknowledged the “complicated and consistently changing international situation,” but said China was ready to improve “strategic collaboration” with Russia. President Putin invited Xi to visit Moscow and suggested the two countries could overcome the “unfavorable external situation” together. More
Dec 30 | The Intercept
A bilateral agreement signed July 2021 makes clear that cooperating on news coverage and narratives is a big goal for Russia and China. The two sides pledged to “further cooperate in the field of information exchange, promoting objective, comprehensive and accurate coverage of the most important world events.” More
Military & Maritime
Jan 04 | CNN
Performing what the U.S. military deemed an “unsafe maneuver,” a Chinese navy J-11 fighter jet flew within 20 feet of the nose of a US RC-135 Rivet Joint, an unarmed reconnaissance plane with about 30 people on board. While China rejects the claims, videos released by both countries confirm the incident took place. More
Dec 22 | The Guardian
A rush of Chinese military actions across the region last month has capped off a year of increased activity, as President Xi Jinping displays China's increased military might despite economic struggles and the impact of the zero-Covid policy and its sudden end. More
Tech & National Security
Jan 01 | NYT
Across the nation, more than 35 companies have pledged nearly $200 billion for manufacturing projects related to chips since the spring of 2020. The increase in investment will improve U.S. production, but it is unlikely to eliminate U.S. dependence on Taiwan for the most advanced chips. More
Dec 26 | WSJ
Citing security concerns over TikTok, some Biden administration officials are pushing for a sale of the Chinese-owned company's U.S. operations to ensure Beijing can't harness the app for espionage and political influence. More
Dec 22 | WSJ
Chinese customers bought $2.3 billion worth of chip-making equipment in November, a drop of 40% from a year earlier and the lowest level since May 2020. More
Economics & Trade
Jan 02 | BBC
Kristalina Georgieva said 2023 will be "tougher" than last year as the US, EU and China see their economies slow. The IMF cut its outlook for global economic growth in 2023 in October, due to the war in Ukraine as well as higher interest rates. More
Dec 28 | WSJ
While the U.S. has sought to persuade countries to reduce their dependence on China, trade ties between the world's second-largest economy and the rest of Asia are deepening as economies grow and companies refashion supply chains. More
Business & Investment
Jan 02 | Nikkei Asia
Tech manufacturers initially welcomed China's turnaround after years of fighting to maintain operations under the strict COVID measures. But now they face the challenge of embracing a new normal of rising infections and looser controls. More
Dec 23 | Bloomberg
After months of high-stakes drama, tensions eased last month when the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board said it gained sufficient access to audit documents from firms in China and Hong Kong. Now, lawmakers have passed legislation to speed up the timeline for kicking companies off U.S. exchanges if Washington regulators can't fully review their audit work papers. More
Space & Science
Jan 01 | Politico
In an interview, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson expressed confidence the U.S. can win the moon race. But he warned that if the U.S. fails to act quickly, Beijing could establish a foothold and try to dominate the most resource-rich locations on the lunar surface — or even keep the U.S. out. More
Covid-19
Jan 02 | WSJ
A senior official in China's National Health Commission has warned that the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday could see a "rush of people from the cities to the countryside" leading to a rise in cases in the areas least equipped to handle an outbreak. More
Dec 31 | WSJ
“It has not been an easy journey for anyone,” Mr. Xi said during his annual New Year's Eve speech. In a tacit acknowledgment of protests against Covid-19 restrictions in late November, Mr. Xi referred to diverse opinions among the public and called for unity. More
Dec 28 | NYT
The requirement will take effect on Jan. 5, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and will apply to air passengers regardless of their nationality and vaccination status. It will also apply to travelers coming from China who enter the United States through a third country. More
Xinjiang
Jan 02 | SCMP
It is increasingly difficult for scholars and thinkers to publicly express or exchange academic views, especially those at odds with the party under Xi. Academics warn of consequences for China after finding critical thinking skills lacking in young students. More
Dec 23 | Reuters
Anti-sanctions measures against Todd Stein, deputy staff director with the U.S. Congressional-Executive Commission on China, and historian Miles Yu took effect last month according to an order signed by Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi. The Chinese measures are in retaliation for the sanctions imposed on two Chinese officials by the United States on Dec. 9 over human rights issues in Tibet. More
Dec 22 | WSJ
In a letter sent last month, the Senate Finance Committee asked the chief executives of eight car manufacturers to provide detailed information on their supply chains to help determine any links to Xinjiang. More
Dec 20 | Nikkei Asia
China was once known for having the most advanced blueprint for women's rights. A decline in the birthrate has given rise to policies that are reinforcing gender mores, determining the kinds of jobs women take to prioritize care work at home, and pushing China in the opposite direction. More
Fentanyl
Dec 22 | WSJ
Conversations about fentanyl between China and officials from the Drug Enforcement Administration and State Department have ceased. China places the blame squarely on the U.S. More
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