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Weibo added to U.S. delisting watchlist · TechNode
Will Weibo be forced to delist in the U.S.? The microblogging platform is now the sixth Chinese company at risk of exiting the nation, after securities regulators added the firm to their delisting watchlist on Wednesday.
China calls for total removal of Trump-era tariffs after US exemptions
China’s commerce ministry is urging the U.S. to remove all tariffs on Chinese goods to help return bilateral economic and trade relations to the pre-Trump normal. The news comes following Washington’s decision to reinstate tariff exemptions on more than 350 Chinese goods.
ZTE’s Shares Skyrocket After Chinese Telecoms Giant Exits US Probation
ZTE’s shares shot up after the Chinese telecom giant confirmed that it had exited a five-year probation period in the United States imposed because of export compliance issues.
Press Briefing by Deputy Press Secretary Chris Meagher and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, March 22, 2022 | The White House
The U.S. “has not seen any evidence” of Chinese military equipment to Russia, national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Tuesday, following reports from U.S. officials earlier this month warning that China had “signaled its willingness” to send aid to Russia amid the Ukraine conflict.
AP Exclusive: US admiral says China fully militarized isles
China has fully militarized three islands in the disputed South China Sea, U.S. Indo-Pacific commander John C. Aquilino said on Sunday, arming them with “anti-ship and anti-aircraft missile systems, laser and jamming equipment, and fighter jets in an increasingly aggressive move that threatens all nations operating nearby.”
Vice Foreign Minister Le Yucheng Attends and Addresses the Fourth International Forum on Security and Strategy
Has China sided with Russia over the Ukraine war? Many experts on Twitter seem to think so, after state media outlets and speeches from Chinese officials blasted NATO as the “root cause” for the war, denounced Western sanctions, and hinted at further alignment with Russia.
Global Times commentator Hú Xījìn 胡锡进 also wrote a screed on Weibo about why China should support Russia, which has since been translated on Twitter. State broadcaster CGTN host Liú Xīn 刘欣 tweeted, “Can you help me fight your friend so that I can concentrate on fighting you later?”
U.S. detains Li Ning products at ports, cites North Korean link
Goods from Chinese sportswear giant Li Ning have been held at U.S. ports after a probe discovered North Korean labor in the company’s manufacturing process, said U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
China backs Russian allegations about US biological weapons
China has backed Russia’s claim on U.S. bioweapons in Ukraine, both on the front page of state-run news outlet Xinhua and after Zhāng Jūn 张军, China’s permanent envoy to the UN, said that the “concerns raised by Russia should be properly addressed.”
Russia Asked China for Military and Economic Aid for Ukraine War, U.S. Officials Say
Did Russia ask China for aid? U.S. officials told the New York Times that Russia asked China for military and economic support after Putin began his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which China has rebuked as “disinformation.”
Top Biden official Jake Sullivan and Beijing diplomat Yáng Jiéchí 杨洁篪 discussed the “range of issues in U.S.-China relations, with substantial discussion of Russia’s war against Ukraine” in Rome today.
Chinese companies that aid Russia could face U.S. repercussions, commerce secretary warns.
Chinese companies may be subject to secondary sanctions if they defy U.S. restrictions against exporting to Russia, said U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to the New York Times.
China Considers Buying Stakes in Russian Energy, Commodity Firms
China is considering buying stakes in Russian energy firms after yesterday’s U.S. prohibition on Russian oil triggered a drop in demand. Beijing is talking with state-owned firms to invest in Russian energy.
White House split delays plans for investment controls on China
Washington is split over investment controls in Chinese tech, Politico reports, as officials debate whether new rules would either prevent U.S. banks from funding technology later used by the Chinese military, or put American firms at a competitive disadvantage by blocking access to the world’s second-largest economy.
Chinese cybersecurity lab discovers US backdoor at Chinese system
A Chinese cybersecurity team found a back door linked to the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA), according to a Pangu Lab report (English, Chinese) released Wednesday. The back door, which Pangu named as “Bvp47,” was found in the computer systems of unidentified key Chinese departments at least twice in 2013 and in 2015.
“Bvp47” is linked with the hacking tools leaked by the Shadow Brokers in 2016 and 2017, which have already been established by Western discourse as linked with the NSA.
What could a non-China-centric US Africa policy look like? | African A
Can the U.S. build up its Africa policy, without China-mongering? “For U.S. officials genuinely hoping to redefine America’s relationship with Africa, shifting from defensive postures and building on competitive advantages will be key,” writes Veda Vaidyanathan.
Behind China’s Warning Against a Russian Invasion Is a Desire to Protect Ties With the U.S.
China is walking a thin line in the Ukraine crisis after Chinese authorities gave more explicit warnings against a Russian invasion of Ukraine in recent days. Despite a series of moves to strengthen ties between China and Russia, the shift in tone indicates Beijing’s desire to avoid worsening its already hostile relationship with the United States, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Justice Dept. Is Set to Modify Trump-Era Program Aimed at Fighting Chinese Threats
The U.S. Justice Department is set to slightly adjust the China Initiative, the Trump-era national security campaign that many critics have alleged unfairly targets Asian academics, stifled scientific research, and contributed to rising anti-Asian sentiment. According to the New York Times, an official “is expected to say that the Justice Department will treat some grant fraud cases as civil matters going forward, reserving criminal prosecution for the most egregious instances of deception,” among other changes.
China has “fallen far short” of its trade commitments, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said in a new report. The trade deal, formed under the former Trump administration, “did not meaningfully address the more fundamental concerns that the United States has with China’s state-led, non market policies and practices.”
Last week on SupChina: China missed Trump trade deal targets, but what can Biden do?
China proposes formal lines of communication with U.S. on space safety - SpaceNews
The China vs. SpaceX saga continues: China said it was open to formal lines of communication with the United States over space safety, amid an ongoing row over two alleged near-collisions of Starlink satellites with China’s space station, Space News reports.
Senate passes bills to prevent foreign influence at UW
Washington’s bungled China Initiative just keeps going, after the state Senate passed three Republican-backed bills designed to prevent Chinese spies from accessing University of Wisconsin campuses. A plethora of critics have claimed that the anti-espionage effort is racist and actively harms domestic innovation and competition.
“We’re not doing this because we hate Chinese people,” said bill sponsor Republican senator Alberta Darling. “We’re doing this to take on the Chinese Liberation Army.”
Full text of a joint statement by S. Korean, U.S., Japanese foreign ministers | Yonhap News Agency
Tensions are high in the Indo-Pacific. The United States, South Korea, and Japan released a joint statement that opposes “any unilateral action that seeks to alter the status quo and increase tensions in the region,” after U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that “China has been acting more aggressively” at a Quad meeting on Friday.
