Our Research
Kamala Harris and China
China’s views on the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee; The South China Sea; Beijing struggles to restart its sputtering economy; G42 takes center stage in US-China contestation; Foreign travel a no-go for Chinese officials; Trade still trumps security for some
Accusations of overcapacity drive geopolitical polarization
China’s economy at “overcapacity”; Yellen goes to Beijing; The US, Japan and Australia invest in diversifying supply chains to mitigate Chinese risk; AI-generated disinformation targets US elections; Cybersecurity lapses lead to political pile on; East Asia hedges against China, while Ma visits Beijing
Xi’s plan to win back foreign businesses hits hacking roadblock
China tries to woo back foreign businesses; Congress remains tough on China, in spite of America’s CEOs; China adopts additional protectionist measures, but semiconductors remain an exception; ByteDance isn’t budging on TikTok; DOJ calls out China’s hacking; “Three Body Problem” becomes a hit outside China
Two-Sessions, TikTok, and Google’s insider problem
Our latest Red Report on China's recent "Two Sessions" political meeting, the TikTok ban, questions about growth targets, and chip manufacturers.
Heightened China Troubles Continue for Foreign Businesses
2430 Group’s Red Report on China’s legal securitization; China’s lobbying efforts; China’s first 6G satellite; TSMC hedging against potential invasion; hiring hackers; and Hungary as the West’s Achilles Heel
Xi’s world tour fails to distract from CCP’s tightening grip
Our latest Red Report on Xi’s diplomatic efforts, the Biden Administration’s push for export controls, and a heating up election in Taiwan.
Anti-Red is the New Black
Fiscal Stimulus is in; Anti-Red is the New Black; South and Latin American Countries Switch to Trade in RMB; Electric Vehicles SurgeC hinese Malware in Guam (is just the beginning); Taiwan Toys with “White Power” (not that kind)
Flying cars might be closer than we thought
It’s the (Private) Economy, stupid; Yellen, Kerry, and Kissinger take on Beijing; China’s Digital Currency; Flying cars might be closer than we thought; Continued pressure on foreign firms leads to relocations
The UnderSimplified Podcast
From Aaron Brown, 2430 Group Associate founder
Aaron uses his career in the CIA, as an Army Ranger, and deputy sheriff, and now as an entrepreneur and technologist, to engage deep thinkers and experts across pivotal issues of our time. Using this platform, Aaron challenges these guests to join him in raising the quality of our collective conversation. And, if we are lucky, maybe we’ll find an easier path to travel together.