National Security
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BIS Adds YMTC and 35 Chinese Companies to the Entity List
The U.S. government added Yangtze Memory Technologies Co., Ltd. (YMTC) and more than 30 other companies to the Entity List, making it nearly impossible for these companies to have access to U.S. technology and products governed under the export control regime.
CFIUS Review Finds that Chinese-Owned North Dakota Corn Mill Project Not Covered, Can Go Forward
A Chinese company's plan to build a corn-milling plant in North Dakota was reviewed by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) due to national security concerns. CFIUS determined earlier this week that the transaction was not covered by the terms of the statute, and
Biden Administration Ratchets up Chip Restrictions, Targets YMTC and Others
The Biden administration plans to add more Chinese companies, including a major chip maker, to its trade blacklist. In response, a Chinese official called the U.S. moves "blatant economic coercion and bullying."
More U.S. States Move to Ban TikTok for Government Employees
The push by U.S. state governments to ban or restrict TikTok use by government employees continues, with Utah, Alabama, and New York now moving forward with efforts in this area.
Members of Congress Introduce Bill to Ban TikTok in U.S.
Three members of Congress introduced bipartisan legislation yesterday to ban TikTok from operating in the United States.
Canada Announces Critical Minerals Strategy, Investment Review Changes, with Eye on China
Last week, the Canadian government set out its new strategy on critical minerals, as well as a proposal to update its investment screening regime. While not mentioning China by name in the official documents, the emphasis on "geopolitical events" and "security" makes clear that China was
States of Maryland, S. Carolina, Texas Take Action to Ban TikTok for Government Employees
Earlier this week, we wrote about a South Dakota ban on the use of TikTok by state employees, and efforts to push for similar actions in Wisconsin. Maryland, South Carolina, and Texas are now taking action on this issue as well.