2020/09/21 |
US Judge Halts Ban on Wechat Downloads
A federal judge delayed the Trump administration's ban hours before it was due to take effect, citing concerns over free speech. Owned by Chinese tech giant TenCent, WeChat has around 19 million active daily users in the United States.
2020/09/17 |
US Officials, Lawmakers Blast WTO Ruling on US Tariffs on China
The World Trade Organization ruled that some punitive measures introduced by the Trump administration against China broke international trading rules.
2020/09/09 |
US Set To Block Imports From China Over Forced Labor
Washington has cited forced labor in western Xinjiang autonomous region as grounds to ban Chinese cotton and tomatoes. The measures would hit a wide array of industries and could have far-reaching consequences for U.S. retailers.
2020/08/28 |
How Trump and Biden Differ on Taiwan
No matter who wins in November, the U.S.-Taiwan relationship will remain a relationship of convenience.
2018/11/09 |
Why It's So Difficult for the US to Divorce Itself From China
Like it or not, rapidly 'decoupling' from China might get messy should the United States try it.
2017/05/22 |
Cold Shoulder: Why Beijing Snubbed Singapore at the Belt and Road Summit
Beijing did not invite Singapore's Prime Minister to attend the Belt and Road event in Beijing this week, signifying strain in sino-Singapore relations.
2017/02/11 |
Trump-Xi Call: Reactions after US Agrees to Honor ‘Our’ One-China Policy
A stabilizing move or a concession to China?
2016/12/19 |
South China Watch No.11
An overview of the past week's key developments in the South China Sea.