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US vs China – “semiconductor arms race” in microelectronics

11:19 21.12.2022

US vs China – “semiconductor arms race” in microelectronics

In a recent article, Foreign Affairs - a New York-based journal of international relations, predicted the inevitability of an "economic arms race" between the US and China. This might primarily affect the production of microelectronics, and Washington has already shown its strong desire to use any means available, including non-market …

When and how will the Korean War end?

0:47 14.12.2021

When and how will the Korean War end?

This issue is gaining momentum again, after reports that Beijing supports Seoul’s plans to officially confirm the end ofthe 1950-1953 Korean War. A statement to this effect was made by Director of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission Yang Jiechi as he met with Chief of South Korean National Security Agency …

New US sanctions on China: enough is enough!

14:05 08.11.2021

New US sanctions on China: enough is enough!

Enough is enough! – this is the first thing that comes to mind when you get the news about the move by the US Senate’s Foreign Relations Committee to approve a bill slapping sanctions on a number of Chinese individuals and legal entities over Beijing's activities in the disputed areas …

US-China trade talks – «starting from scratch»?

11:31 19.10.2021

US-China trade talks – «starting from scratch»?

Public interest in US-China trade talks has acquired secondary importance in recent months,just as American restrictions regarding China – Donald Trump’s brainchild. Trump has gone, the problem is still there.In January 2020, after months of talks, the two sides signed the first part a trade agreement under which Washington retains …

Multilateral diplomacy or “goading” China?

10:55 02.04.2021

Multilateral diplomacy or “goading” China?

This is how China sees this amid its worsening relations with the European Union and the United States. The new US administration, which credits itself for returning to "multilateral diplomacy," is now trying to mobilize its allies against the alleged "Chinese threat." On March 24, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken …

China “a full-fledged strategic adversary” to NATO?

11:11 22.03.2021

China “a full-fledged strategic adversary” to NATO?

There has been more speculation on this issue following a statement by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to the effect that in 2021 the alliance is due to adopt a new strategy, aimed at containing Russia and China.NATO’s secretary general has made statements to this effect before: at a meeting …

China’s “two sessions”: outcome and new agenda

11:37 16.03.2021

China’s “two sessions”: outcome and new agenda

The 4thSession of the 13thNational People’s Congress, the highest organ of state power, and a session of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), an advisory body to the Chinese leadership, have come to a close in China. Traditionally, “the two sessions” take place every year, …

US-China relations status irreversible?

12:44 25.12.2020

US-China relations status irreversible?

This kind of question emerged after US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said in an interview published by The Wall Street Journal that the US policy on China had changed under President Donald Trump and that it had changed irreversibly.[1] At least, the outgoing US administration is so keen on …

Will EU and US be able to ally against China?

11:06 14.12.2020

Will EU and US be able to ally against China?

The issue arose immediately afterThe Financial Timesannounced the EU’s desire to create a new global alliance with the United States, supposedly to countervail the military and economic power of China. The newspaper cites a draft version of the plan to revitalize the transatlantic partnership, prepared by the European Commission and …

Chinese foreign minister’s European tour and “the choice of Europe”

11:18 10.09.2020

Chinese foreign minister’s European tour and “the choice of Europe”

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has made the first this year tour of European countries, visiting Italy, Germany, France, Netherlands, and Norway. The main purposes of his trip were to strengthen bilateral ties, particularly economic cooperation, and counteract US efforts to build an anti-Chinese coalition in Europe. Both goals acquire …

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