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Rep. Katko calls on Biden to boycott Beijing Olympics
The U.S. "simply cannot in good faith participate in an Olympic Games in a country that is committing genocide."
China Urges Biden to Scrap Tariffs, Restore Goodwill
China urged the Biden administration to take steps to “build up goodwill,” including removing tariffs and sanctions, as Beijing continued to put the onus on Washington to repair their fractured relationship.
US, EU must prepare for ‘long-term strategic competition with China’: Biden
‘We have to push back against the Chinese government’s economic abuses and coercion that undercut the foundations of the international economic system,’ US president says.
Blinken discusses China-related issues with fellow ‘Quad’ diplomats
South China Sea tensions are a topic as foreign ministers from Australia, India and Japan hold a virtual meeting with their US counterpart.
Biden Team Pressing Taiwan, Allies on Auto Chip Shortfall
President Joe Biden’s top economic adviser, Brian Deese, has sought the Taiwanese government’s help resolving a global semiconductor shortage that’s idling U.S. car manufacturing plants, according to a letter reviewed by Bloomberg News.
Rahm Emanuel, Nicholas Burns Seen as Potential China Envoy
Ex-Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and former Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns are among the leading candidates for U.S. ambassador to China, a person familiar with the matter said.
Biden Builds Out China Team With Staff Who Reflect Tougher Tone
President Joe Biden is filling out his China policy team with staff whose past writing and speeches align with the tough tone toward Beijing that emerged under his predecessor Donald Trump, adding to evidence that the new administration won’t revert to an earlier era of conciliation.
China, India start to pull troops back from Pangong Lake border hotspot
Forces withdrawn in ‘orderly manner’ after an eight-month stand-off, Chinese authorities say.
Beijing says it’s keeping a close eye on US Navy manoeuvres near Taiwan
China will continue to maintain a high level of alert at all times, respond to all threats and provocations at all times,’ foreign ministry spokesman says.
Biden Plans Supply Chain Review After Virus Caused Shortages
President Joe Biden will order a government-wide review of critical supply chains, in an effort to reduce U.S. reliance on countries such as China for essential medical supplies and minerals, according to people familiar with the matter.
Myanmar Coup: Military Generals Challenge Biden, Bet on China
By seizing power on Monday, Myanmar’s generals are providing Joe Biden with an early test of his efforts to counter the appeal of China’s authoritarian model in Asia.
China Signals Action to Block Critics From Hong Kong Elections
Chinese state media urged action to keep Hong Kong elections from becoming a “tool for anti-China and trouble-making forces,” raising the prospects for more measures to curb dissent in the Asian financial hub.
Trade Chief Lighthizer Urges Biden to Keep Tariffs on China
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer helped move protectionism from the fringes of American policy-making to the core. His advice to the Biden administration: stay the course.
Trump’s Ban on Chinese Apps Falls to Biden to Execute—or Not
Restrictions on the use of Alipay, WeChat Pay and other apps wouldn’t kick in until February, meaning the new administration has a chance to modify or suspend the ban.
WSJ News Exclusive | U.S. Weighs Adding Alibaba, Tencent to China Stock Ban
Federal officials have discussed expanding a blacklist of companies off limits to U.S. investments over concerns about ties to Chinese authorities.
China’s investment deal with the EU has raised 3 big concerns in Europe
After seven years of negotiations, the European Commission, the executive arm of the EU, announced the deal with China on December 30
China Turns to New Commerce Minister as U.S. Tensions Simmer
Wang Wentao has the investor-friendly background that one might expect from China’s next commerce minister. But it’s political credentials that might be key to his success amid increasing hostility with the U.S.
Biden Camp Adds Pressure on EU to Hit Brakes on China Deal
The European Union came under mounting pressure to slow down its push for a major investment deal with China, as opposition grew to any agreement with Beijing that fails to tackle forced labor.
Biden picks longtime China critic Katherine Tai as top U.S. trade official
Tai would inherit a Cabinet-level position tasked with enforcing import rules and brokering trading terms with China.
China’s task ‘may be complicated’ if Katherine Tai lands top US trade job
Joe Biden’s reported pick as US trade representative is a Chinese-American who speaks Mandarin and has overseen litigation in disputes against China at the WTO.
