Tag: Export controls
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PAS’s Civilisational Outrage: Why Malaysia’s US Pact Sparks a Foreign Policy Debate
Context: A new trade pact and a rising controversy The announcement on 26 October 2025 that Malaysia would sign a new trade pact with the United States on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit immediately lit up political fault lines. One clause—requiring Malaysia to align export controls and sanctions screening with US standards—has become a…
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PAS Versus the US: Civilisational Outrage and the Malaysia-US Trade Pact Fallout
Background: A New Malaysia-US Trade Pact The signing of a fresh trade pact between Malaysia and the United States on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit signals a notable shift in Kuala Lumpur’s economic and foreign policy posture. While the agreement is framed around market access and regulatory alignment, it comes with a concrete demand:…
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PAS Civilisational Outrage: US-China Pact Bias Explained
Context: Malaysia, the US pact, and the ASEAN backdrop The signing of a new trade pact between Malaysia and the United States on 26 October 2025, amid the ASEAN Summit, signals a notable shift in regional economic alignment. The agreement reportedly requires Malaysia to align its export controls and sanctions screening with U.S. standards. In…
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Stock Rally Loses Steam as Chinese Shares Decline: Markets Wrap
Markets Falter as China Signals Rare Earths Export Constraints The global stock rally that had propelled major indices higher in recent weeks hit a pause button as traders grappled with fresh signs of frictions between the world’s two largest economies. A report suggesting China may partially constrain rare earths exports to the United States unsettled…
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China suspends ban on gallium, germanium, antimony exports to US
Overview: China temporarily lifts export controls on key materials China announced a suspension of its ban on approving exports of dual-use items related to gallium, germanium, antimony, and certain super-hard materials to the United States. The measure, described by the Ministry of Commerce, takes effect immediately and remains in place until November 27, 2026. The…
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Canadian-Mmade Rifles linked to Sudanese Paramilitary Massacres, CBC Finds
Sudanese Conflict and Weapon Traces The Sudanese civil war has drawn international scrutiny as investigators uncover troubling links between weapons and civilian violence. A recent analysis by CBC’s visual investigations unit has identified rifles bearing the logo of a Canadian arms manufacturer in the hands of a paramilitary group accused of massacres. The discovery raises…
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China Grants Partial Exemptions to Nexperia Chips Amid Semiconductor Export Ban Dispute
Background: A Disputed Export Ban and Rising Tensions China has announced that it will grant exemptions for certain Nexperia chips from its broader semiconductor export ban, as officials seek to balance national security concerns with the practical needs of the tech ecosystem. The move comes amid a high-stakes dispute between Chinese authorities and the Dutch…
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China Exempts Nexperia Chips From Semiconductor Export Ban
Summary of the Exemption China announced it will exempt a portion of Nexperia’s chips from its semiconductor export ban that arose during a heated dispute with the Dutch government. Officials said the move reflects a nuanced approach to balancing national security concerns with practical implications for the technology sector and international supply chains. What Led…
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China Grants Nexperia Chip Exemptions from Semiconductor Export Ban
Background: Why the ban and the exemption matter The dispute over semiconductors between China and the Netherlands has prompted China to impose export controls on certain chip exports. In a development described by officials as a practical, situation-driven decision, China said it would grant exemptions to some Nexperia chips. Nexperia, a Dutch-headquartered chipmaker with a…
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Earth Controls Send Shockwaves Through Global Supply Chains
Beijing Tightens Rare Earth Exports, Expanding a Geopolitical Tool In a move with immediate implications for global manufacturing and defense, China announced sweeping export controls on rare earths and related technologies on October 9. The policy expands restrictions beyond the seven rare earths first targeted in April, now covering nearly all of the recognized 17…