China's new Foreign Relations Law and Who After Xi Jinping?

Weekly update

Hello!

A quick weekly update before the weekend.

My two columns for this week:

1. China’s new foreign affairs law says it will target India if relations go worse. Link

2. Who after Xi Jinping? No clear successor means chaos ahead for China. Link

My two interviews with the media:

1. China curbs a ‘potential bargaining chip’ to counter US-led semiconductor ban, say experts. Link

2. 晶片大战：中国限制出口半导体原材料 “以牙还牙”能否撼动全球供应链 (BBC Chinese). Chip wars: China's restrictions on exporting semiconductor raw materials is a "tit for tat" shaking up the global supply chain. Link

Other stories I am tracking:

1. Yellen Faces a Diplomatic Test in Her High-Stakes Visit to China. NYT

2. Taiwan disputes China’s claim of ability to sink US Navy aircraft carrier group. FT

3. Xi Jinping warned Vladimir Putin against nuclear attack in Ukraine. FT

Have a great weekend!

Yours,

Aadil