China Targets 'Western Hegemony' With New Law

The transcript discusses Beijing's history of using sanctions as a tool for foreign policy, highlighting past actions against countries like Australia and South Korea. It introduces a new Foreign Relations Law that may provide clearer legal backing for such actions, potentially affecting foreign nationals and businesses in China. The law is seen as part of a broader trend of restricting access to information under the guise of national security. Despite these changes, the overall trajectory of China's foreign policy is expected to remain unchanged, with more sanctions likely as relations with the West deteriorate.

What implications does the new law have for Beijing's use of sanctions?

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How have past sanctions by Beijing been characterized in terms of their visibility?

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In what ways might the new law provide clarity for foreign nationals and businesses in China?

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How do the Chinese authorities justify the restrictions on information and data access?

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What is the relationship between the deterioration of US-China relations and potential sanctions?

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