US Congress battles, Trump vows to block Chinese carmakers: 7 US-China relations reads
From China’s role in congressional races to a surge of activism, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in October 2024
1. The 2024 US congressional races: what to expect and how China plays a role
Along with exercising their choice for US president on November 5, American voters will cast their ballots for members of the US Senate and House of Representatives – and concerns about Beijing loom over several of those contests.
2. US to ban outbound investments in China’s chips, AI for national security
The US will ban outbound investments in China’s semiconductors, quantum technologies and artificial intelligence from January 2 if they are deemed to threaten American national security, it was announced in late October.
3. Texas’ threat of real estate ban prompts surge of Chinese-American activism
For Lan Wang, life in Texas was good until she heard in early 2023 that Governor Greg Abbott would support a bill that would prevent Chinese citizens from buying property in the state. “My initial thought was, this was a joke,” she said.