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Carmen Russell-Sluchansky

Carmen Russell-Sluchansky

China Pushes Back Against US Chip Maker Despite Promise of Openness

China Pushes Back Against US Chip Maker Despite Promise of Openness

The Lede: China is set to conduct a cybersecurity review of Micron Technology, a leading U.S. chip manufacturer, over the security of the information infrastructure supply chain. The decision comes amid Beijing’s statements on opening doors “wider and wider” for foreign businesses and is viewed as the most

Malaysia and China Considering 'Asian Monetary Fund' to Counter Dollar Dominance

Malaysia and China Considering 'Asian Monetary Fund' to Counter Dollar Dominance

The Lede: Beijing is open to talks with Malaysia regarding the formation of an ‘Asian Monetary Fund.' According to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, President Xi Jinping said he wanted to discuss the concept. What We Know: * Ibrahim proposed establishing an Asian Monetary Fund at the Boao Forum in

Japanese Foreign Minister Visits China as Japan Finds Place in New Economic Alignments

Japanese Foreign Minister Visits China as Japan Finds Place in New Economic Alignments

The Lede: Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi visited China at the beginning of April to meet with his counterpart Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang. Hayashi is now Japan’s first top diplomat to visit China in more than three years amid growing friction between the two countries. What We Know:

Pakistan Emerges as a Leading Nation in Utilizing RMB for Global Trade

Pakistan Emerges as a Leading Nation in Utilizing RMB for Global Trade

The Lede: Pakistan is taking the lead as one the first countries that utilize RMB (Chinese Yuan) for conducting international trade, according to the Daily Times, an English-language Pakistani newspaper. The decision comes after Russia adopted RMB as one of the main currencies for international trade and Brazil reached an

Accidents on Chinese projects are rampant, but why does Indonesia’s economy still depend on China?

Accidents on Chinese projects are rampant, but why does Indonesia’s economy still depend on China?

By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat for The Conversation. Chinese investment in Indonesia has been under the spotlight again this year, after a deadly riot at a nickel processing and refining plant of PT Gunbuster Nickel Industry (GNI) in North Morowali, Central Sulawesi. One Chinese and one Indonesian worker died in the

Kamala Harris Extends U.S. Bids Against China on Africa Visit

Kamala Harris Extends U.S. Bids Against China on Africa Visit

The Lede: Vice President Kamala Harris continues a string of U.S. diplomatic visits to African countries against the backdrop of China's growing influence on the continent. What We Know: * Vice President Kamala Harris visited Africa in the last week of March for a three-country tour focused on

Canada Invests in Countering Foreign Interference Amid Tensions with China

Canada Invests in Countering Foreign Interference Amid Tensions with China

The Lede: Canada has ramped up its spending to mitigate the impact of interference and influence by perceived authoritarian foreign governments, according to its federal budget for the year 2023. The change comes weeks after Canadian authorities started an investigation into suspected Chinese meddling in the previous two federal elections.