Pass the #CSPA !

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You’ve got to be kidding me.

A look at the gender breakdown of the U.S. CEOs who met with Xi Jinping in Beijing last week....
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Today is the 45th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act ( #TRA ). As we commemorate this landmark legislation and cornerstone of Taiwan-U.S. relations, we look forward to bringing our relationship to new heights in the months and years to come.

📢 Research Associate Emile Dirks Citizen Lab made a submission to China Commission on human rights in #China , focusing on Chinese government-backed online #censorship and its impact on #FreedomofExpression . Not only China but also US-based firms, are complicit. citizenlab.ca/2024/04/citize…

Great scoop from Jimmy Quinn

The EU is rapidly becoming a dumping ground for goods from Xinjiang in high forced risk areas.
The data is only Jan-Feb, which is generally less representative (higher than annual figure), although 200% does foreshadow a clear trend.
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Two great resources on the Tik Tok legislation: Debate ChinaFile here: chinafile.com/conversation/t… & Jordan Schneider's recent podcast: chinatalk.media/p/tiktok-ban-i… - both very well thought out

It’s also going to be an awesome podcast because it is hosted by 2 amazing China experts Jane Perlez & Rana Mitter!

Two very interesting pieces - one from Emily Feng 冯哲芸 & one from ProPublica on Chinese crime syndicates involved in US marijuana farms. Must listen/read.

Important thread & article from Jonathan Cheng about Chinese gov’t interference in successful companies like Bytedance.

Americans don't seem to realize that Trump's policy - 'Let Russia Win' - is slowly becoming America's policy. For more than 6 months, at his bidding, a minority in the House has blocked aid to Ukraine.

Here's my number, so call me, maybe! But before snack time, because I may eat my phone by then!

Wishing all women in #Taiwan and around the world a joyful #InternationalWomensDay ! Taiwan sets an example in empowering women, but our journey isn't over. Together, let's build a brighter future of equality, opportunity, and inclusion. #IWD2024

I was honored to meet Jennifer McMullen, an original riveter during WWII, who visited our Embassy October 2023 with the Flying Tigers veterans. Read her remarkable #WomensHistoryMonth story here: china.usembassy-china.org.cn/celebrating-wo…

Today, 71st death anniversary of former Soviet leader Joseph Stalin.
Farewell to Stalin at Tiananmen, Beijing, March 9, 1953.

China's economic problems goes to the 900 mm rural residents living on 2000 RMB/month, unable to consume, & lack of an education system that is produces employees for where China is today according to Scott Rozelle in great interview w/ Cindy Yu tinyurl.com/36uwbdfm

Yesterday, Taiwan marked the 77th anniversary of the 1947 'February 28 (228) Incident,' a pivotal moment in its history. While the country has made great strides in its efforts to come to terms with its authoritarian past, two recent events show there’s more work ahead. 1/4

.Li Yuan袁莉's interview on The Daily w/ Michael Barbaro was interesting b/c she shows that it is a more than the economy that is propelling Chinese to make the dangerous trek across the Darien Gap. Read CL&P's take here: tinyurl.com/bdmvjajh

Super fascinating podcast last week on the Daily with Li Yuan袁莉 on Chinese migration to the US over the Mexican border. via @NYTimes nytimes.com/2024/02/15/pod…