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Beijing prepares for Trump 2.0
Like the rest of the world, Beijing has spent Wednesday poring over US election results. With a Trump presidency now confirmed, Beijing will be trying to figure out what Trump 2.0 means for Sino-US relations and the world more broadly.… Read More »
Li Qiang cozies up to tech companies at CIIE
Premier Li Qiang wants tech companies to feel welcome in China. On Tuesday, Li attended the annual China International Import Expo (CIIE). Most of the media coverage has focused on the rousing speech he gave touting China's economic rebound at… Read More »
Chip equipment companies quietly derisk
On Monday, WSJ reported that US semiconductor equipment firms Applied Materials and Lam Research are quietly pressuring suppliers to decouple from China. According to unnamed sources: "Chip toolmakers are telling suppliers that they need to find alternatives to certain components… Read More »