How China’s Recruitment of Elite Tech Workers May Harden Trump Trade Policies

Reports indicate Chinese tech companies have stepped up the pace to lure prized U.S. workers—and IP secrets they may have—to work for them.

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China retaliates against latest US chip restrictions

Beijing bans export of materials used in semiconductors and batteries
Financial Times - 57m
Biden Targets China’s Chip Industry With Wider Trade Bans

New rules significantly expand restrictions on selling China chip technology, but critics say they also contain carve-outs that are favorable to industry.
The New York Times - 16h
Can the world’s trade police survive Trump II?

Relevance of World Trade Organization under scrutiny amid US president-elect’s protectionist stance. The sting of teargas was a price worth paying, said Michael Dolan, as he looks back on the ...
The Guardian - 49m
China's AI balancing act — beating the U.S. but keeping the tech from threatening Beijing's rule

Prominent AI scientist Max Tegmark said the narrative of a geopolitical battle between the U.S. and China racing to build the smartest AI is a "suicide race."
CNBC - 3h
China bans exports of key high-tech materials, hitting back at US chip sanctions

China has announced a ban on exports to the United States of key high-tech materials with potential military applications
ABC News - 16m
Hedge funds profit from ‘Trump trades’ around US election

Element Capital and Graham Capital among macro managers that did well out of recent market swings
Financial Times - 7h
For Canada, Trade Tumult From Trump’s Return Has Begun

While the president-elect says he will impose a 25 percent tariff on everything Canada exports, Trudeau remains confident about forestalling that outcome.
The New York Times - 3d
Trump Tariff Threat Spurs Malaysian Warning to China Not to ‘Rebadge’ Products There

A senior trade official cautions Chinese companies to not invest there if they only want to mask their merchandise’s country of origin.
Inc. - 17h
China Has a New Playbook to Counter Trump: ‘Supply Chain Warfare’

A series of swipes at American companies show how China could take the initiative in a new trade war, using its economic dominance to exact pain.
The New York Times - 5d