US Snr. Official for APEC on US-China Ties

The video discusses the ongoing tech tensions between the US and China, focusing on the complexities of global supply chains, particularly in semiconductors. It highlights the US's efforts to stabilize supply chains through regional cooperation, especially within APEC. The challenges of maintaining unity in APEC amid US-China tensions are explored, along with the role of private sector decisions. The video also covers trade disputes, the WTO's role, and the impact of regional trade agreements like CPTPP on US engagement in Southeast Asia.

Why is the three-country grouping of the US, Japan, and Netherlands significant in the context of tech tensions?

• They have the largest economies in the world.

• They aim to create a stable and sustainable supply chain.

• They are the largest producers of semiconductors.

• They are the only countries with advanced technology.

What is a major focus of APEC in the context of US-China tech tensions?

• Increasing tariffs on Chinese goods.

• Promoting supply chain resiliency.

• Banning semiconductor exports to China.

• Decoupling from the Asia Pacific economy.

How has China's reopening affected global supply chains?

• It has had no impact on global supply chains.

• It has resulted in a decrease in semiconductor production.

• It has led to a complete halt in supply chain activities.

• It has caused companies to reconsider their supply chain strategies.

What is the US's approach to trade disputes with China?

• Avoiding any form of negotiation.

• Engaging in discussions through the WTO.

• Imposing immediate sanctions.

• Ignoring the disputes entirely.

What is the goal of APEC in terms of trade and investment?

• To focus solely on the semiconductor industry.

• To eliminate all forms of trade agreements.

• To promote free, fair, and open trade and investment.

• To restrict trade to only member countries.

How does the US plan to ensure consistency in its engagement with Southeast Asia?

• By increasing tariffs on Southeast Asian goods.

• By withdrawing from regional trade agreements.

• By reducing its involvement in APEC.

• By focusing on cooperation and joint solutions.

What is a key component of the US's strategy in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework?

• To eliminate all trade barriers.

• To focus exclusively on military alliances.

• To address supply chain considerations and decarbonization.

• To isolate China from global trade.