Han Shen Lin, China country director at The Asia Group said that “In the short-term, the risk of Chinese banks being sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury has dipped as the incoming administration appears less concerned about Russia. But in the long-term the risk may be higher that bank sanctions could be used as leverage by […]
As Trump 2.0’s presidency nears, India anticipates increased Indo-Pacific and West Asia cooperation with the US. Quad and Abraham Accords revitalisation are likely, alongside addressing South Asian challenges. India seeks US sensitivity to its regional concerns, mirroring its support for US interests during past crises.
“Beijing has never liked the trilateralism facilitated by Yoon’s leadership… [they are] happy with any political instability that could create frictions between the US and South Korea or South Korea and Japan”
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced on December 2 updates to export controls that limit China’s access to advanced semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment in order to slow China’s military modernization and use of advanced technologies that enable human rights abuses. These rules are the Biden administration’s third major update in three years and are expected to serve as the final update before a change of administration.
“China is better prepared now than during Trump 1.0,” Lin told RFA. “It has a wider range of carrot-and-stick trade responses, but the ever-present need for foreign investment may calibrate their behavior to send a message of strength without unnecessary escalation.”
TAG Partner and Chair of the Australia Practice, Hon. Arthur Sinodinos, was a distinguished speaker at the ING Wholesale Bank Global Capital Markets dinner on November 20th, where he discussed implications for the macroeconomic and geopolitical landscape following the U.S. election.
In this episode of the Tea Leaves Podcast, Rexon Ryu and Tiffany Ma are joined by Ambassador Kurt Tong to explore the Indo-Pacific’s response to the re-election of Donald Trump. Ambassador Tong provides valuable insights into how regional leaders and businesses are bracing for potential shifts in U.S. foreign policy. Tune in for a deep
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TAG Partner and Australia Chair, the Hon. Arthur Sinodinos AO, recently spoke at the Sydney International Strategy Forum 2024 where he discussed the next U.S. administration’s challenges and opportunities in the Indo-Pacific and the world more broadly.
TAG Managing Partner Amb. Kurt Tong shares insight on U.S. elections, WH restrictions on AI investments in China, and U.S.-China trade.
“China doesn’t want to be associated with election interference and therefore has no official position regarding Trump versus Harris,” says Han Lin, China Country Director, The Asia Group. Under Trump, China could secure a larger slice of the global economic pie. However, due to higher tariffs, the global pie could be expected to shrink.”
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