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Chinese Cities Remain Locked Down: WHO Notes 'zero COVID strategy' not 'sustainable'
By Andy Nghiem | May 11, 2022
The World Health Organization (WHO) is criticizing China's Zero-COVID approach to containing the spread of the disease.
Bill would mandate firms disclose ties to Chinese forced labor camps, national security risks
By T.H. Lawrence | May 9, 2022
‘Far too many American corporations profit from slave labor in China,’ says Sen. Marco Rubio, who co-authored legislation
'What else does the ...Chinese Communist Party ask for and receive from Hollywood?': Sony rebuffs censorship of the Statue of Liberty
By Emily Bevard | May 4, 2022
Chinese Communist Party authorities asked Sony to delete the Statue of Liberty from "Spider-Man: No Way Home" to permit release in China.
Beijing ramps up COVID restrictions as 'China's economy is already reeling'
By Andy Nghiem | May 4, 2022
COVID case numbers have been rising in Beijing, leading to increased restrictions on the residents of the city as Xi Jinping looks to continue China's zero-COVID policy.
Nonprofit America First Works: 'When will corporations like J.P. Morgan act against the Chinese Communist Party’s abuses?'
By David Beasley | May 3, 2022
The nonprofit group America First Works (AWF) has released a new video, which it says highlights J.P. Morgan's apparent hypocrisy when it comes to its relationship with China.
Rubio and Scott introduce bill to crack down on U.S. investment in Chinese companies
By Press Release | May 3, 2022
U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced the Transaction and Sourcing Knowledge (TASK) Act (S. 4095).
Shanghai health commissioner: 'Many enterprises reported increasing difficulties in logistics and transportation'
By Art Benavidez | May 2, 2022
Shanghai has instituted strict lockdowns on its population of 25 million since early March, and new case numbers continue to come in as residents find it increasingly difficult to deal with the restrictions.
Cleveland: 'We don't want to finance companies that may very well develop a capability, whether it's cyber or military, to target the United States'
By Karla Florez | Apr 28, 2022
A U.S.-China economic and security review commission 2021 report urges Congress to address the risks imposed by Chinese investments, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
U.S.-China Business Council realizes report on Beijing's cybersecurity efforts, hopes 'China authorities will positively respond'
By T.H. Lawrence | Apr 22, 2022
A report released Wednesday says China’s evolving data, privacy, and cybersecurity regimes will come at a high price for companies doing business there.
ING economist on China: 'More pain will come in Q2.’
By Karla Florez | Apr 19, 2022
As China continues enforcing lockdowns in adherence to its zero-COVID policy, residents and economists alike have expressed increasing concerns about the potential impact on the supply chain.
US-China Business Council spokesman: Experts agree China's zero-COVID-19 policy 'is not sustainable'
By T.H. Lawrence | Apr 19, 2022
China's zero-COVID-19 policy is having an impact on U.S. firms doing business in the country.
Yellen: 'I would like to see us preserve the benefits of deep economic integration with China, not going to a bipolar world'
By Andy Nghiem | Apr 18, 2022
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently mentioned the desire to work with China to avoid a bipolar world and work with allies to encourage China to change its ways to align more with the U.S. and Europe.
Blackrock unveils investment plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while 'cozying up to the Chinese Communist Party'
By Karla Florez | Apr 15, 2022
Blackrock announced April 14 investment plans it hopes to carry out by 2030.
China continues COVID-19 lockdowns to 'grind through the pandemic and anything or person that gets in the way'
By Karla Florez | Apr 15, 2022
According to Chinese Communist Party President Xi Jinping, the recent lockdown in Shanghai is an example of steps he will take to enforce China’s no-COVID policy in response to a sudden uptick in COVID-19 cases.
China analyst: 'The message to Shanghai and everyone else is clear – suck it up for the good of the country'
By Karla Florez | Apr 15, 2022
Chinese Communist Party President Xi Jinping recently commented on the enforcement of the country’s zero covid strategy amid the ongoing spread of the virus, and a three-week lockdown the policy imposed on Shanghai that has only recently begun to soften. The leader voiced his intention to double down on the matter as growth projections for Chinese GDP begin declining as a result of the lockdowns, Chinese media outlets report.
CNOOC plans western departure citing sanctions concerns: 'We cannot predict if the company or its affiliates and partners will be affected by U.S. sanctions in the future'
By Timothy Stuckey | Apr 15, 2022
CNOOC, China's state-owned oil and gas company, is considering divesting from interests in the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom due to worries regarding sanctions imposed in reaction to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to a Reuters report.
Munger: 'We wish that China and the United States got along better'
By Karla Florez | Apr 15, 2022
Daily Journal Corp has reduced its holding of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., wiping out shares acquired during the fourth quarter of 2021, Reuters reported. Alibaba has been linked to work with the Chinese government and military but has not been banned from U.S. investments.
Australia, US raise concerns over China broadening 'opportunities to expand its influence'
By Karla Florez | Apr 15, 2022
Australia and the U.S. recently considered statements by the president of the Federated States of Micronesia urging the Solomon Islands to reconsider the Chinese Alliance.
DOS cautions US residents against travel to China due to 'strict lockdowns'
By Karla Florez | Apr 14, 2022
The Department of State issued a travel advisory April 11 advising people against traveling to Shanghai amid ongoing lockdowns. The restrictions, fueled by China’s “no covid policy,” have led to growing concerns about the impact it could have on the global supply chain.
Univar Solutions Inc. vice president: 'We're thrilled that our relationship has expanded into mainland China and Hong Kong'
By Karla Florez | Apr 12, 2022
Univar Solutions Inc. subsidiary, Univar Solutions China Limited has extended its agreement with Dow related to the China-based development of UCON PAG-based synthetic products.