Clearly, China is involved in activities which threaten our interests and we should be very robust in pushing back against those um and they would expect us to do so to be honest and Beijing uh respects strengths in this space. So I think it is both the right thing to do and also is the practical and good thing to do and I've always noticed when uh countries have had sort of set twos with China um it doesn't always impact on trade. Sometimes trade goes up.Do you remember when David Cameron um met the Dalai ...

So you heard Alys's report with regard to the trade dynamic that we're developing with Latin America right now. Ununice Yun just laid out the state of play with China and its economy visav trade. Just how important are the next few weeks and months for this Trump administration in trying to really push through the priorities it has on international trade.>> Extraordinarily important. Um and uh these four new trade agreements I think are a great showing of momentum of the uh importance of using tariffs as a ...

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China is helping governments not only combat crime, but also control their citizens and stay in power—and that is proving stunningly popular https://t.co/DTGoOHJloF ...

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In Beijing a consensus is emerging that Donald Trump represents a historic opportunity for China. But how it should take advantage of him is a more divisive question https://t.co/agKNPcSegfIllustration: Chloe Cushman https://t.co/1T0qyFqbzR ...

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Richard Moore, who recently stepped down as head of MI6, said the British government should be able to find a solution to approve China’s request for a new embassy. https://t.co/20DXzSOCff ...

Strategic Focus - The US needs to lead in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology to outcompete China and ensure American security [3] - Securing supply chains and increasing domestic production of medicines are crucial, especially in biotechnology [4][10] - China has increased its investment in biotech by 400 times (40,000%) in the past ten years, highlighting the urgency for the US to enhance its capabilities [4] Competition and Innovation - Winning against China requires out-innovating and accelerating technological advancements, rather than solely relying on holding China back [7] - The US should leverage its strengths, including deep capital markets, innovation, risk-taking culture, and universities [7] - Denying China the most sophisticated technology is necessary for national security, but innovation is key to long-term success [6] Supply Chain and Critical Minerals - The US is dangerously dependent on China for critical minerals like copper, lithium, and rare earths [9] - A holistic strategy is needed for mining, processing, and manufacturing critical minerals, potentially involving allies [9] - The US relies heavily on China for medicines and contract manufacturing, necessitating increased domestic production and reliance on allies like Korea and Europe [10][11] Policy and Tools - Targeted tariffs can be a useful tool, but blanket tariffs may simply raise prices for consumers [12] - The US government has a variety of tools beyond tariffs, including DoD procurement and stockpiles [13] - Incentivizing private sector investments, similar to the CHIPS Act, is important [13]

Insiders suggest that China and America will focus on “piecemeal” agreements during the year-long truce agreed on in South Korea https://t.co/4jGU9bcXXN ...