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Center for Economic Accountability announces Michigan Ford-CATL subsidies as worst development deal
China

The Center for Economic Accountability named Michigan's subsidies for a Ford-CATL battery plant as its worst economic development deal of the year.

India increases competition with China amid shifting regional dynamics
China

Over the past twenty years, India’s approach toward China has shifted from viewing its neighbor as a possible partner to seeing it as an obstacle to Indian goals.

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State Representative Meerman on vehicle sales ban: 'prohibit the sale of vehicles in Michigan that are designed, developed or manufactured by foreign entities of concern'
China

Michigan State Representative Luke Meerman announced new legislation aimed at banning sales of vehicles from foreign entities deemed concerning for national security reasons.


Michael Cunningham joins Stimson Center's China Program as senior fellow
China

Michael Cunningham has joined the Stimson Center as a Senior Fellow in the China Program, according to an announcement from the organization.


Senior Fellow Hart on China’s automotive supply chains: 'China’s dominance over ACE supply chains heightens the security risks'
China

David Hart of the Council on Foreign Relations warns that China's control over electric vehicle supply chains poses significant economic and security risks for the United States.


MCESRG: Ford's China entanglements are 'perilous'
China

The Michigan-China Economic and Security Review Group announced that Ford's partnerships with Chinese entities have resulted in financial losses and raised national security concerns.


World Economic Forum: US-China tensions threaten Ford’s partnership with Chinese battery maker
China

The World Economic Forum reports that escalating US-China tensions could disrupt Ford's partnership with leading Chinese battery maker CATL due to national security concerns. Lawmakers are questioning subsidies for related projects as reliance on Chinese suppliers exposes vulnerabilities in US electric vehicle supply chains.


China adjusts strategy amid renewed US focus on Latin America
China

On January 3, the United States carried out a military operation that resulted in the transfer of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from Caracas to Brooklyn.


Weekend Interview: Leland Miller on China and the Coming Supply Chain Wars
China

Leland Miller, co-founder and CEO of China Beige Book, argues that much of what the world thinks it knows about China’s economic trajectory is wrong, and he says understanding Beijing’s priorities requires ignoring official talk...


Former counterintelligence director on Ford-CATL partnership: 'Malign influence is real'
China

William Evanina, former head of U.S. counterintelligence, said Ford Motor Company's dealings with Chinese firms like CATL present risks of foreign influence and require closer scrutiny. His comments follow mounting concerns over security vulnerabilities linked to Ford's battery plant partnerships in Michigan. State officials and federal agencies have highlighted potential national security implications tied to these collaborations.


Report: Ford in talks with China’s Geely on potential partnership
China

Ford is reportedly in advanced talks with China's Geely over sharing European manufacturing capacity and collaborating on automotive technology. The potential deal could help Geely avoid EU tariffs while raising questions about U.S.-China industry ties. Lawmakers continue to scrutinize related partnerships involving Chinese battery suppliers.


Al Gene Robinson: Ford Foundation’s $51M anti-Trump funding a 'stab in the back'
China

Pastor Gene Robinson criticized the Ford Foundation for its financial support to activist networks opposing former President Trump’s policies favoring U.S. auto manufacturing.


Moolenaar on supply chain risks: We 'cannot allow Chinese companies to have access to the federal procurement process'
China

A new bipartisan bill seeks to enhance U.S. security by empowering a federal council to detect and remove foreign-made hardware from government systems amid concerns about dependency on overseas expertise


Select Committee on CCP urges US businesses to stop aiding China threats
China

The House Select Committee on the CCP emphasizes prioritizing national security over profits for American companies engaged with Chinese firms involved in sensitive technology projects.


Rep. Moolenaar: Ford’s Michigan battery plan involves ‘licensing arrangements with prohibited foreign entities’
China

Rep. John Moolenaar has raised concerns regarding Ford's use of Chinese-licensed technology at its Michigan facilities due to potential violations of federal rules.


Ford exploring European production partnership with China’s Geely
China

Ford Motor Company is reportedly considering a partnership with China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group to share manufacturing capacity at its Valencia plant as part of an EV strategy overhaul.


Sandpiper Trading CEO on Ford’s Kentucky battery plans: ‘Increasingly close’ CATL partnership
China

Ford is set to incorporate Chinese company CATL's technology into its Kentucky plant for producing energy storage batteries.


FT correspondent: Ford ‘held talks with China’s Xiaomi' on US electric vehicle joint venture
China

Ford is reportedly in early talks with China's Xiaomi for a joint venture to produce electric vehicles in the United States.


Ford expands ties with Chinese Communist Party battery tech use in Kentucky plant
China

Ford Motor Company announces Ford Energy's creation focusing on battery energy storage utilizing Chinese technology at its Kentucky plant.


Financial Times reporter: US lawmakers expressing 'anger' over Ford, CATL battery deal
China

Ford's collaboration with China's CATL for battery production is facing congressional scrutiny due to concerns about reliance on Chinese technology and alleged military links.