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Carmen Russell-Sluchansky

Carmen Russell-Sluchansky

China Bans Japanese Seafood as Russia Eyes More Exports

China Bans Japanese Seafood as Russia Eyes More Exports

The Lede: On Thursday, China announced an immediate blanket ban on all seafood imports from Japan citing the dangers of radiation after the country began discharging tainted water from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Meanwhile, Russia anticipates future growth in its already sizable seafood exports to China. What

Taiwan Ousted, Replaced by China as Observer at Central American Parliament

Taiwan Ousted, Replaced by China as Observer at Central American Parliament

The Lede: On Monday, the Central American Parliament (PARLACEN) voted to remove Taiwan from its permanent observer status and replace it with China as the latter’s influence in Central and South America continues to grow. What We Know: * At the suggestion of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, PARLACEN voted to

Biden Hosts Japanese and South Korean Leaders at Camp David Summit Against Chinese Criticism

Biden Hosts Japanese and South Korean Leaders at Camp David Summit Against Chinese Criticism

The Lede: President Joe Biden hosted the leaders of Japan and South Korea for a trilateral summit at Camp David where the countries solidified military cooperation amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific region and made plans to reconvene the gathering annually. What We Know: * On August 18, President Biden hosted

NYC Stopover By Taiwan VP Stirs Up Chinese Military Drill

NYC Stopover By Taiwan VP Stirs Up Chinese Military Drill

The Lede: A New York City stopover during a trip to Paraguay by Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te (William) drew Beijing's ire and touched off a three-day Chinese military exercise off the coast of Taiwan, as Chinese officials denounced Lai as a "troublemaker through and through."

Commerce Department Extends Solar Tariffs to Southeast Asian Products with Chinese Origins

Commerce Department Extends Solar Tariffs to Southeast Asian Products with Chinese Origins

The Lede: On Friday, the U.S. Commerce Department finalized a decision to impose import duties on makers of solar panels that finished their products in Southeast Asian nations to avoid tariffs on Chinese-made goods. What We Know: * A Commerce Department decision found that units of the solar photovoltaic companies

Bolivia Adopts Yuan for Trade

Bolivia Adopts Yuan for Trade

The Lede: Bolivia has now adopted the yuan as its currency for both imports and exports, joining the ranks as the third South American country to make this transition. The shift away from the conventional dollar-centered trade aligns with China's ongoing efforts to establish the yuan's

China Unveils New Guidelines in Fresh Bid for Foreign Investment

The Lede: On Sunday, China's State Council issued a set of guidelines that aim to improve the environment for foreign investment and attract more funds as the country moves to stabilize its second-half economic growth. China’s economic outlook has dimmed after weaker than expected data and increasing