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China, Japan to establish Belt and Road Council

As of May 8th, the Japanese and Chinese governments have announced plans to create a council to discuss joint China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects in other nations. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang are expected to formally establish the council during the Japanese, Chinese, South Korean summit happening May 9. – Adriana Ray

U.S. “Made in China 2025” push-back is Trouble for Tech

On Monday, June 25, a Wall Street Journal report indicated that additional Chinese tech investment barriers severely impacted global investors’ confidence. Some restrictions being considered include limiting high-tech exports to China, tightening Chinese investment restrictions on U.S. tech companies, and prohibiting Chinese companies – defined as 25% or more Chinese ownership – from buying American companies involved in industrially significant technology. – Dillon Billingham