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Carmen Russell-Sluchansky

Carmen Russell-Sluchansky

Netherlands Targeting Chinese Tech Students, Says Diplomat

Netherlands Targeting Chinese Tech Students, Says Diplomat

The Lede: The Dutch government is considering a screening process to assess possible security risks of inbound foreign students and researchers involved in sensitive subjects such as technology fields that some say will target Chinese students. The move comes amid a ‘de-risking’ trend among western countries concerned about trade with

U.S. Export Restrictions Block Security Tech and Flight Training to China

The Lede: New additions to a U.S. export control list restrict key goods and services deemed contrary to U.S. interests What We Know: * The Biden administration has added 43 entities spanning various countries to an export control list due to military and national security concerns. This impacts entities

Saudi Leader Threatened U.S. Ties Amid Oil Clash and China Rivalry

Saudi Leader Threatened U.S. Ties Amid Oil Clash and China Rivalry

The Lede: Leaked document reveals Saudi Crown Prince threatened to shake up decades-old U.S.-Saudi relationship and cause economic hardship if the U.S. retaliated against oil cuts What We Know: * According to a classified document obtained by the Washington Post as part of the Discord leaks, Saudi Crown

Chinese Battery Companies Plan Big Investments in Vietnam

Chinese Battery Companies Plan Big Investments in Vietnam

The Lede: Two Chinese energy storage and battery companies are considering large investments in Vietnam What We Know: * Industry and government sources revealed prospective investments of around $1.2 billion in Vietnam by the Chinese companies Xiamen Hithium Energy Storage Technology and Growatt New Energy. Both companies are in talks

US Sees Steep Drop in Imports from China to Lowest Levels

US Sees Steep Drop in Imports from China to Lowest Levels

The Lede: China's share of low-cost imports to the United States from Asia is expected to dip below 50%, as Western companies seek alternative sources amid geopolitical turmoil. What we know: * A recent report by Kearney, a leading management consulting firm based in Chicago, has revealed that the

EU Plans Trade Tool After China-Lithuania Dispute

EU Plans Trade Tool After China-Lithuania Dispute

The Lede: The EU agrees on establishing new trade measures to respond to economic coercion against member states after the recent tensions between China and Lithuania What We Know: * The European Union has agreed, after a year of negotiation among member states, to create a trade tool to punish countries

U.S. and China Defense Heads Emphasize Dialogue and Risks

U.S. and China Defense Heads Emphasize Dialogue and Risks

The Lede: The military heads of the U.S. and China gave speeches at the Shangri- La Dialogue in Singapore emphasizing the desire for both countries to engage in dialogue, but also highlighting the dangerous circumstances. What We Know: * U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Chinese Defense Minister Li