U.S. Blacklists Eight Chinese Companies on Rights Violations

The video discusses the US blacklisting of Chinese companies, focusing on surveillance and AI firms like Hikvision and SenseTime, citing human rights violations. This action adds complexity to US-China trade talks, already strained by issues like Huawei. The video also touches on broader US trade policies and global relations, including the USMCA and US-Japan trade deal.

What new reason is the US administration using to blacklist Chinese companies?

• Intellectual property theft

• Economic competition

• Human rights violations

• Environmental concerns

Which two companies are mentioned as major players in the global surveillance market?

• Huawei and ZTE

• I fly tech and Archwires

• Hikvision and Dahua

• SenseTime and Megvii

What is the US Commerce Department's main accusation against the targeted companies?

• Mass surveillance involvement

• Tax evasion

• Unfair trade practices

• Patent infringement

What is a major stumbling block in the US-China trade talks?

• Intellectual property rights

• Tariff disagreements

• Huawei's blacklisting

• Currency manipulation

What is China's stance on its industrial policy in the trade talks?

• Willing to negotiate

• Not putting it on the table

• Seeking a comprehensive deal

• Focusing on agricultural purchases

What other trade deal was being discussed alongside the US-China talks?

• US-India trade deal

• US-Japan trade deal

• US-Canada trade agreement

• US-EU trade agreement

How are the US-China trade talks described in terms of progress?

• One step forward, two steps back

• Rapid and straightforward

• Completely stalled

• Progressing smoothly