| By Linyi Zheng | US legislative actions have highlighted the increasing scrutiny and regulation of international energy transactions concerning blocking the potential sale of US Strategic Petroleum Reserves to China.
China EU Privacy Social Media TikTok
March 7, 2024
TikTok and Twitter/X Draw EU Scrutiny Under New Rules
| By Loc Le | The EU opened an investigation into TikTok, the social media platform owned by Chinese internet technology company, ByteDance, for potentially breaching the Digital Services Act.
Asia Chips Japan Taiwan
March 7, 2024
TSMC Chip Factory Strengthens Japan – Taiwan Tech Partnership
| By Xuan Zhong | Taiwan semiconductor giant TSMC opened its first factory in Japan, creating a template for other countries looking to create international tech R&D and production partnerships.
BYD China EU EV
March 3, 2024
China’s BYD Denies Subsidies Created Unfair Edge in EU
| By Linyi Zheng | The European Commission is investigating BYD and other Chinese EV companies to determine if tariffs should be imposed for alleged Chinese state subsidies.
China Defense USA
March 2, 2024
Discord and Diplomacy: A Chronicle of US-China Relations
US-China differences have persisted and widened since 1989. The roots of the relationship can be traced back to the seismic shifts of the 1960s and President Nixon’s unprecedented visit to China.
China EU Privacy Social Media TikTok USA
March 1, 2024
TikTok Targeted in US and EU Election Year Scrutiny
TikTok is taking action to promote the app’s trust and credibility amidst US and EU election year scrutiny of disinformation and data privacy on social media.
Business China
February 21, 2024
Understanding China’s Latest LPR Cut and Its Implications
| By Linyi Zheng | China is intensifying efforts to stabilize the persistently sluggish real estate sector, lowering the 5-year loan prime rate to boost market confidence in the Chinese economy.
China Technology USA
February 12, 2024
SMIC and Huawei Plan to Develop New 5nm Processor
| By Linyi Zheng | China’s largest chipmaker, SMIC, has set up a new semiconductor production line in Shanghai. The production line aims to mass-produce chips to support Beijing’s goal of achieving chip self-sufficiency.
Business China Mexico South Korea USA
February 10, 2024
Mexico Surpasses China as Top US Trading Partner
| By Xuan Zhong | U.S. Department of Commerce trade data reveals Mexico has surpassed China as the top source of imports for the US, representing a shift in trade dynamics.
China Crime Drugs USA
February 1, 2024
US and China Launch Bilateral Counternarcotics Working Group
| By Linyi Zheng | The US and China held the first meeting of the bilateral Counternarcotics Working Group to jointly combat global drug trafficking, following up on agreements President Biden and President Xi made in their 2023 summit.