Xiaoting (Maya) Liu

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Vina Nadjibulla, Xiaoting (Maya) Liu

How Escalating U.S.-China Competition Over Critical Minerals Impacts Canada

Over the last five years, competition over critical minerals has become a focal point of great-power rivalry — particularly between the United States and China. These strategic materials, including rare earth elements, are vital for producing the advanced technologies underpinning the green economy, defence industries, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. Given that the world is rapidly transitioning to cleaner energy...

Xiaoting (Maya) Liu, Karen Hui, Steve Zhu

U.S. Outlines Scope of New Curbs on Investment in China’s ‘Sensitive Technology’ Sectors

The U.S. Treasury Department has published the fine print on a new set of restrictions on outbound investment in China’s high-tech sectors. These restrictions are part of Washington’s ongoing efforts to limit Beijing’s ability to use U.S. technologies for its military advancement. The new rules are expected to impact a range of cross-border companies and investors and prompt policy changes...