How are Chip Companies Navigating US-China Tensions?
The US has ramped up measures, including export controls, to contain China’s chip-making capabilities in recent years. Christopher Thomas, chairman of Integrated Insights, says it’s been difficult for semiconductor firms to decouple even as they navigate the restrictions. He speaks…
China’s economy is going through significant and fundamental shift
Chengwei Capital Chairman Eric Li, speaking at the Ambrosetti Forum, outlined China’s economic challenges as a necessary short-term pain associated with a fundamental shift toward a new growth model. Li acknowledged the current difficulties, including weak consumption, rising unemployment, and…
China’s Chip Investment Surge Defies Global Trend!
While major tech hubs like Taiwan, South Korea, and the United States have reduced their year-over-year spending on chip equipment, China has bucked the trend. Driven by the need to establish new chip fabs and protect its supply chains from…
ASPI’s Critical Technology Tracker – The global race for future power
This diagram depicts the Global Competition for Research Talent The Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) is a wholly-owned Commonwealth Company formed in 2001 as an independent, non-partisan think tank. ASPI receives funding from Australian and overseas Governments, industry and civil…
International visitors ride a wave of ‘China Travel’
This video explores the surge in international visitors to China following the implementation of visa-free policies, highlighting the economic benefits and positive impact on China’s global image. Since I blogged about What China’s visa-free entry policy means for 11 European…
China-U.S. ties: Takeaways from NSA Sullivan’s visit
In a recent visit to China, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan emphasized the importance of maintaining stable relations between the two global powers despite ongoing differences. This visit, analyzed in a CGTN video, marks a significant step in U.S.-China…
The Ukraine War: Glenn Diesen, John Mearsheimer, Chas Freeman, Jeffrey Sachs & Lawrence Wikerson
Glenn Diesen’s speech at the “NATO’s War on Ukraine” conference dissected the “helping Ukraine” narrative, critiquing NATO’s expansion and its perceived motivations. Other speakers, including John Mearsheimer, Chas Freeman, Jeffrey Sachs, and Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson, participated in similar discussions. Diesen…
It’s over – China Is About To Destroy US Automakers
The discussion features Michael Dunne, an expert in the automotive industry with extensive experience in Asia, particularly China. He provides insights into the rapid advancements in China’s automotive sector, especially in electric and autonomous vehicles. Key points include: Michael underscores…
Professor John Mearsheimer: A Destructive Foreign Policy
John J. Mearsheimer is a prominent American political scientist and international relations scholar, best known for developing the theory of offensive realism. This theory posits that great powers are inherently driven to seek regional hegemony in an anarchic international system….
Here’s Where Jeffrey Sachs and John Mearsheimer Disagree
Sachs is a prominent American economist and public policy analyst, known for his work on sustainable economic and environmental development. John Mearsheimer is a distinguished American political scientist and international relations scholar, best known for his theory of offensive realism….