Global Economic Developments Impacting Trade and Human Rights

Vietnam plans to ratify the UN convention on trade unions to align with international standards, potentially unsettling foreign firms. China's major banks commit over $18 billion to support real estate projects amidst the sector's challenges. The arrest of over 1,000 Tibetans by the CCP following protests against a dam project raises concerns over human rights. Taiwan considers expanding its chip export ban to include photomasks, impacting Taiwanese firms and prompting Chinese companies to invest in production capabilities.