State Department Team Helps Countries Facing Chinese Economic Coercion

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Business is thriving at 'the firm,' an eight-person team at the State Department leading efforts to mitigate economic repercussions for countries targeted by China. The group initially formed to aid Lithuania during a dispute with China over Taiwan and has since assisted numerous nations facing economic coercion from Beijing.

Undersecretary of State Jose Fernandez highlighted the team's role in providing consultation services to countries seeking assistance, with over a dozen nations approaching the Biden administration for support since its inception.