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A thief crying “stop thief!” — phrase of the week
China’s Foreign Ministry has a long history of using colorful language to tell off it foreign critics. Today’s wolf warrior diplomats and spokespeople are continuing the tradition.
Editor’s Note for Tuesday, May 17, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
It wasn’t me: Beijing says it’s not to blame for the invasion of Ukraine
China has not uttered an official peep of criticism of Russia for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, but it seems to be signaling that it would like to be seen as a neutral party.
The sad state of U.S.-China scientific collaboration
Deborah Seligsohn, the former science counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing from 2003 to 2007, returns to talk about the rise and fall of scientific collaboration between the United States and China.
U.S. and China trade barbs over Huawei in Angola
Zhao Lijian rebuked a recent warning from the United States to Angola and other African governments not to use equipment made by Huawei.
Hikvision and JD.com are in America’s crosshairs
The U.S. may sanction Chinese surveillance companies for human rights reasons, and delist Chinese tech companies from American stock markets for lack of auditing transparency.
Editor’s Note for Tuesday, May 3, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
China ratifies two international treaties on forced labor
The two conventions were passed by Beijing on April 20, in a move apparently intended to ease tensions over forced labor accusations in Xinjiang.
U.S. officials touch down in Taiwan
The visit of six U.S. lawmakers to Taiwan follows earlier rumors of an intended visit by U.S. Speaker Nancy Pelosi — which was postponed because she tested positive for COVID.
Editor’s Note for Monday, April 11, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
China, Ukraine, and the Fed will shock Asia’s economy this year, World Bank says
The World Bank has slashed China’s economic growth to 5.0%, making the nation one of three major shocks forecasted to hit Asian economies this year.
Faced with CATL battery dominance, U.S. trade experts mull a China-like tech transfer
Battery giant CATL is looking to expand in the United States. Washington might grant approval — on the condition that CATL shares its tech.
Diplomatic acumen — or lack thereof — in U.S.-China relations
Susan Thornton, former Acting Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, offers a compelling case for shrewd diplomacy in U.S.-China relations in light of the Russo-Ukrainian war.
Sinopec pulls the plug on Russian oil projects
China’s oil and gas giant, Sinopec, has suspended investments in both a major petrochemical plant and a marketing venture in Russia, heeding sanction concerns.
China strengthens ties in the Solomon Islands
Leaked documents detailing a new security pact between China and the Solomon Islands are a worry for Western allies.
Could China’s rumored visit to India tip the balance of power?
A potential high-level diplomatic meeting between China and India on Friday would come at a critical time, as global political positions continue to recalibrate in reaction to the Russo-Ukrainian War.
Biden and Xi have a “constructive” chat — Editor’s Note for Friday, March 18, 2022
A note for readers from Jeremy Goldkorn. Today: President Joe Biden and General Secretary Xi Jinping had a video meeting, and Ukraine was at the top of the agenda.
Taiwan’s ruling party downplays Pompeo visit after report alleges quid pro quo
Mike Pompeo’s visit to Taiwan last week made global headlines. But reports that he was paid $150,000 by Taiwan’s diplomatic office in the U.S. — and may have lobbied for Taiwanese public money on behalf of a U.S. investment fund — has cast his trip in a different light.
South Korea’s new president is a worry for Beijing
South Koreans have elected conservative Yoon Suk-yeol as their new president, and his hard line on national security could tilt Seoul away from Beijing and much closer to Washington.
WSJ News Exclusive | Seagate Broke Export Curbs by Supplying Huawei, Senate Republicans Say
Seagate supplied a substantial share of the Chinese company’s annual purchases of hard-disk drives after tougher restrictions took effect, according to a report by Senate Republicans.
China's Vice Premier Liu He speaks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen
China's Vice Premier Liu He spoke with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Oct. 26 via video call and talked about the macroeconomic situation and bilateral relations, according to a statement from China's commerce ministry.
In advance of climate summit, tension among Biden aides on China policy
Climate summit “expectations are dim”: The Washington Post has a report on the lead-up to the COP26 summit in Glasgow, which will start on October 31, and the critical role that the U.S.-China relationship plays in such meetings. John Kerry, Biden’s climate envoy, “has repeatedly pushed for direct diplomacy between Biden and Xi, believing that an improved bilateral relationship can produce better outcomes in Scotland…[but] White House aides, including national security adviser Jake Sullivan, are more skeptical that the United States alone can coax China into reducing emissions.”
A US-Europe rare earths partnership is sandwiched by China
Energy Fuels and Neo Materials aim to diversify rare earth supplies, but building a supply chain independent from China will be difficult.
Xinjiang’s solar industry needs a rare form of quartz — and the US is selling
Xinjiang needs U.S. quartz: The U.S. has a “near monopoly in high-purity quartz,” a prime ingredient in Xinjiang-made solar panels, but at least so far, Washington has not moved to restrict export of the product, the South China Morning Post reports. Meanwhile at the Wire China, Katrina Northrop has a deep-dive on the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC), the state-owned entity that has a hand in nearly all industry in the region and that has been sanctioned by the U.S.
Taiwan, U.S. discuss UN participation ahead of key anniversary
Taiwanese and U.S. officials have discussed how Taiwan can "meaningfully" participate at the United Nations just days before Chinese President Xi Jinping will give a speech to mark his country's half century since accession to the global body.
US intelligence officials warn companies in critical sectors on China
AI and biotech industries among those alerted over concern Beijing is pushing to obtain data
43 countries criticize China at UN for repression of Uyghurs
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — More than 40 mainly Western countries criticized China at a U.N. meeting on Thursday for the reported torture and repression of Uyghurs and other religious and ethnic minorities in Xinjiang, keeping a spotlight on the region where foreign governments and researchers say an estimated 1 million people or more have been confined in camps.
Is U.S. Foreign Policy Too Hostile to China?
Foreign Affairs magazine posed this question to dozens of foreign policy experts, primarily based in the U.S., receiving a wide range of responses (“strongly disagree” to “strongly agree”) with varying levels of confidence (a scale of 1–10).
Opinion | This Is How Biden Can Get the Edge Over China
Is the U.S. pushing China on too many things? Susan Thornton, former acting assistant secretary of state for East Asia and Pacific Affairs, argues in the New York Times that Washington should prioritize “the issues where the United States can realistically make progress with China: trade and investment, climate change measures and limits on dangerous weapons.”
U.S. China ambassador nominee Burns takes tough line on dealings with Beijing
President Joe Biden's nominee to be U.S. ambassador to China, Nicholas Burns, took a tough line on dealings with China at his Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday, saying "genocide in Xinjiang," abuses in Tibet, and bullying of Taiwan must stop.
U.S. calls Cambodia opaque over Chinese activity at navy base
The United States on Wednesday accused Cambodia of lacking transparency about Chinese construction activities at its biggest naval base, and urged the government to disclose to its people the full scope of Beijing's military involvement.
‘Starting a Fire’: U.S. and China Enter Dangerous Territory Over Taiwan
This New York Times feature on the “dangerous new phase” of the shifting balance of power in the Taiwan Strait is worth reading for new details on how the American and Taiwanese governments are evaluating and considering responding to the situation.
CFIUS Ramps up Oversight of China Deals in the US
CFIUS’ annual report signals upgraded scrutiny of non-notified transactions, especially deals involving Chinese investors.
US sanctions Chinese oil firm over South China Sea
The US said the sanctions were a response to China's increased naval activity in the region. The move comes just days before Joe Biden is set to take over as US president.
GT Voice: Asian nations beware of AUKUS’ trap of arms race
The new submarine deal in which the US and the UK pledge to help Australia build a fleet of eight nuclear-powered submarines, has sparked an intense backlash in France and across the EU.
China's electric carmakers make their move on Europe
China's electric carmakers are darting into Europe, hoping to catch traditional auto giants cold and seize a slice of a market supercharged by the continent's drive towards zero emissions.
Opinion | Biden, You Should Be Aware That Your Submarine Deal Has Costs
As experts hail the AUKUS agreement, the Biden administration should ensure it does not reflect a self-defeating concept of great power competition.
US holds firm on expanding ‘Taiwan’s international space
Senior American diplomat tells UN event that island committed to using technological expertise for common good.
