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U.S. eyes expanding China tech ban

“The potential plans, which are in an early stage, are focused on the still-experimental field of quantum computing, as well as artificial intelligence software.”

[Bloomberg]

China losing more of its manufacturing and export dominance

“China has lost ground in key consumer categories, including clothing and accessories, footwear, furniture, and travel goods, while also seeing declines in its share of exports from minerals to office technology.”

[CNBC]

UK government introduces electronic trade documents bill

“Businesses will not be forced to use digital documentation, and paper documents will still be available for those who choose not to go digital, giving businesses the flexibility to decide how they trade.”

[Computer Weekly]

Panama pits U.S. against China in free trade agreement talks

“Cortizo's gamble is unlikely to pay off. Given the sizable US agricultural export industry and the vulnerability of Latin American smallholders, agricultural tariffs have been the most sensitive issue in US trade agreements. A renegotiation of the terms would set a precedent and could lead to similar requests from the other 19 US free trade partners.”

[Dialogo Chino]

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