19 Dec 2025
More recent developments
December 19, 2025
US Biosecure Act set to pass, Beijing’s response uncertain
The US Biosecure Act – which could exclude drugmakers from US federal contracts if they work with certain Chinese biotechnology firms – is set to become law. It's folded into the 2026 US National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which is… Read More »
December 19, 2025
Trump administration approves biggest ever weapons package for Taiwan
Beijing has a strategic choice to make about Taiwan. On December 17, Washington approved a USD 11.1 billion weapons package for Taiwan – the largest such arms deal in history. Per Taiwan’s Defense Ministry, the package includes “HIMARS rocket systems,… Read More »
December 18, 2025
Industry regulator pledges support for instruments and measurement equipment manufacturers
Beijing’s pledge of “extraordinary measures” to achieve tech self-sufficiency is taking shape. ICYMI: The Party’s proposals for the 15th Five-Year Plan (FYP) – released in October – called for “extraordinary measures” to advance self-sufficiency across six high-priority industries, including high-end… Read More »