After the outbreak of the Russia–Ukraine conflict, Japan wasted no time in advancing its national strategy and actively promoted shuttle diplomacy with the United States(U.S.), Europe, East Asia, and neighboring coun...After the outbreak of the Russia–Ukraine conflict, Japan wasted no time in advancing its national strategy and actively promoted shuttle diplomacy with the United States(U.S.), Europe, East Asia, and neighboring countries of Ukraine around sanctions against Russia based on strategic considerations and the goal of maximizing national interests. Japan regarded this conflict as an important opportunity for an international strategic game, in an attempt to move and overturn the postwar international order and reconstruct the new global order with the U.S., Europe, and Japan as the core countries dominating the military, science and technology, and economic spheres. In response to the crisis, Japan made a brief policy adjustment—from the initial hesitation to the imposition of active sanctions and pressure on Russia—to reverse the passive situation on the issue of the Four Northern Islands and weaken Russia’s strength. Japan also took the opportunity to promote the “China threat theory”;strengthen the quadrilateral mechanism between the U.S., Japan, India, and Australia;provoke regional confrontation;and try to gain a new Cold War dividend.展开更多
Since George W. Bush assumed the presidency in early 2001, a tense situation had occurred in the relationships among world big powers. In the aftermath of September 11,significant improvement has been made in Sino-U.S...Since George W. Bush assumed the presidency in early 2001, a tense situation had occurred in the relationships among world big powers. In the aftermath of September 11,significant improvement has been made in Sino-U.S. and Russia-U. S. relations. In the meantime, corresponding changes have taken place in EU-U. S.and Russia-China relations.展开更多
If you are running a listed U.S. company in China, you need to take account of U.S. legislation as well as the Chinese variety, notably the new Sarbanes-Oxley Act on corporate gover- nance. One important implication o...If you are running a listed U.S. company in China, you need to take account of U.S. legislation as well as the Chinese variety, notably the new Sarbanes-Oxley Act on corporate gover- nance. One important implication of the act is that if you are a U.S. company, your Chinese based accountants, whether local or foreign, must be registered with the U.S. authorities. Here, we provide a detailed explanation of the act and its implications.展开更多
Auditor independence In addition to the establishment of an independent institution overseeing public accounting firms, the act enforces auditor's independence. Registered firms are prohibited from performing most...Auditor independence In addition to the establishment of an independent institution overseeing public accounting firms, the act enforces auditor's independence. Registered firms are prohibited from performing most non-audit services for the public company they audit. However, certain tax services are not prohibited and the board can, on a case-by-case basis, give permission to a firm to perform otherwise prohibited services. Still, any展开更多
The U.S.State Department has designated the U.S.operations of six more Chinese media companies as"foreign missions."According to a list provided to the Chinese Embassy in the U.S,the six media outlets are Be...The U.S.State Department has designated the U.S.operations of six more Chinese media companies as"foreign missions."According to a list provided to the Chinese Embassy in the U.S,the six media outlets are Beijing Review,Economic Dail,Jiefang Daily,Social Sciences in China Press,Xinmin Evening News and Yicai Global(also known as China Business Network).展开更多
In the U.S.National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2020 passed on December 20,2019,a document titled Protecting Europe's Energy Security authorizes the U.S.president to impose sanctions on foreign perso...In the U.S.National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2020 passed on December 20,2019,a document titled Protecting Europe's Energy Security authorizes the U.S.president to impose sanctions on foreign persons or entities who knowingly sell。展开更多
文摘After the outbreak of the Russia–Ukraine conflict, Japan wasted no time in advancing its national strategy and actively promoted shuttle diplomacy with the United States(U.S.), Europe, East Asia, and neighboring countries of Ukraine around sanctions against Russia based on strategic considerations and the goal of maximizing national interests. Japan regarded this conflict as an important opportunity for an international strategic game, in an attempt to move and overturn the postwar international order and reconstruct the new global order with the U.S., Europe, and Japan as the core countries dominating the military, science and technology, and economic spheres. In response to the crisis, Japan made a brief policy adjustment—from the initial hesitation to the imposition of active sanctions and pressure on Russia—to reverse the passive situation on the issue of the Four Northern Islands and weaken Russia’s strength. Japan also took the opportunity to promote the “China threat theory”;strengthen the quadrilateral mechanism between the U.S., Japan, India, and Australia;provoke regional confrontation;and try to gain a new Cold War dividend.
文摘Since George W. Bush assumed the presidency in early 2001, a tense situation had occurred in the relationships among world big powers. In the aftermath of September 11,significant improvement has been made in Sino-U.S. and Russia-U. S. relations. In the meantime, corresponding changes have taken place in EU-U. S.and Russia-China relations.
文摘If you are running a listed U.S. company in China, you need to take account of U.S. legislation as well as the Chinese variety, notably the new Sarbanes-Oxley Act on corporate gover- nance. One important implication of the act is that if you are a U.S. company, your Chinese based accountants, whether local or foreign, must be registered with the U.S. authorities. Here, we provide a detailed explanation of the act and its implications.
文摘Auditor independence In addition to the establishment of an independent institution overseeing public accounting firms, the act enforces auditor's independence. Registered firms are prohibited from performing most non-audit services for the public company they audit. However, certain tax services are not prohibited and the board can, on a case-by-case basis, give permission to a firm to perform otherwise prohibited services. Still, any
文摘The U.S.State Department has designated the U.S.operations of six more Chinese media companies as"foreign missions."According to a list provided to the Chinese Embassy in the U.S,the six media outlets are Beijing Review,Economic Dail,Jiefang Daily,Social Sciences in China Press,Xinmin Evening News and Yicai Global(also known as China Business Network).
文摘In the U.S.National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2020 passed on December 20,2019,a document titled Protecting Europe's Energy Security authorizes the U.S.president to impose sanctions on foreign persons or entities who knowingly sell。
