The Case for a US-China Bilateral Investment Treaty
The blog argues that the upcoming Trump‑Xi summit in Beijing offers a chance to revive a long‑stalled U.S.–China Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT). A BIT would lower cross‑border investment barriers, address forced technology transfers, and create a framework for managing sensitive sectors. The piece notes that over 2,200 BITs exist globally, with the U.S. holding 40 and China 110, and suggests using a congressional‑executive agreement to sidestep the Senate supermajority hurdle. Re‑launching negotiations could signal a pro‑growth breakthrough and help repair strained bilateral ties.
From Russia With Love
The Australian Strategic Policy Institute now ranks China first in 66 of 74 critical technologies, signaling a potential slip for U.S. scientific leadership within the next decade. President Trump’s dismissal of all 22 members of the National Science Foundation board...
Global Recession Alert
The International Monetary Fund’s April 2026 World Economic Outlook trims global growth to 3.1% for the year, down from 3.4% in 2025. On a quarter‑to‑quarter basis the forecast slides to 2.9%, nudging the world into the “danger zone” of 2.5‑3.0%...