The recent US-China trade deal, dubbed "tremendous" by President Trump, may only offer modest victories. In the deal, China offered to purchase massive amounts of agricultural commodities, refrain from currency manipulation, and offer the US better access to their financial services markets. But Beijing demurred on core issues like state subsidies and forced technology transfers, while offering vague assurances of intellectual property protections. Analysts remain skeptical that the October 11 accord marks a truce in the trade war.

In his latest briefing memo, Hudson fellow and former Department of Commerce assistant secretary Tom Duesterberg breaks down the latest on US-China trade, with an eye towards Europe's role in assuring Beijing's cooperation.

Interview: Mike Pompeo joins The Realignment

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo joined Hudson's podcast The Realignment to discuss how recent events have brought China’s influence over American culture and business into the mainstream consciousness.

China, 5G, and Dominance of the Global "Infosphere"

Beijing's investments in 5G have paved the "digital road" of China's Belt-and-Road Infrastructure. In this briefing memo, Bill Schneider examines how 5G technology is the gateway to controlling the world's expanding infosphere.

This week, the Solomon Islands blocked an attempt by a Chinese company to lease a South Pacific Island with a deep-water port. Defense Secretary Mark Esper lauds it as "an important decision to reinforce sovereignty, transparency, and the rule of law."  

To learn why this decision has major ramifications for the US, read John Lee's recent report, "The Use of Aid to Counter China's 'Djibouti Strategy' in the South Pacific."