How Multinationals Can Navigate U.S.-China Tensions

Practical tips for multinational companies to prepare for challenging and evolving regulatory and enforcement landscape in the U.S. and China.

In recent years, the rising tensions between the United States and China have resulted in an increasingly challenging and sometimes unpredictable environment for multinational companies (MNCs) with a presence in both countries. This article provides a high-level summary of the regulatory and enforcement challenges faced by MNCs, discusses potential upcoming regulations and trends, and recommends specific steps for MNCs to navigate these uncertain times.

Are There Burning Fires on Both Sides?

Without a doubt, there is a growing number of regulatory and enforcement activities in both the U.S. and China that impact MNCs. For example, the U.S. released extensive export controls rules targeting China's advanced computing and semiconductor sectors in October 2022, which were supplemented by a new set of rules released on