National Security
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USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigation of China's "Targeting of the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance"
The U.S. Trade Representative's Office (USTR) announced today that it has initiated an investigation into Chinese practices in the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors.
U.S. Appeals Court Upholds FCC Hikvision/Dahua Video Equipment Ban
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled this week that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) acted properly when it banned video equipment from Chinese companies Hikvision and Dahua from being sold in the U.S.
China Eases Rules on Cross-Border Data Flows
Last Friday, China's cyber office finalized a new set of rules that would facilitate cross-border data flows and loosen the regulatory requirements for some personal data transactions, especially for smaller companies.
U.S. Congressman Calls for Section 232 Investigation on Chinese EVs, Batteries
An Indiana Congressman has written to the Commerce Department calling for a Section 232 investigation of Chinese EVs and batteries, and suggesting "global" import tariffs on these products.
Biden Administration Issues Order on Data Security; China a Main Target
Yesterday, the Biden administration issued an executive order on "Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern," with China as a main country of concern.
Members of Congress Praise Administration Decision To Blacklist Hesai
Key members of Congress working on China issues are celebrating the inclusion of Chinese company Hesai on a U.S. Department of Defense blacklist.
Concerns Raised in EU, U.S. on Chinese Electric Vehicles
On both sides of the Atlantic, concerns have been expressed recently about the threat of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) in relation to security and economic competition.
