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Architect of CHIPS Act Speaks on Its Impact
08/03/2022 Source:  EETimes

Architect of CHIPS Act Speaks on Its Impact

It was one of the greatest collaboration experiences I ever had, whether it was as Under Secretary of State or CEO. It was about trust. TSMC opened their books to us. We opened our thoughts to them, and we made the $12 billion deal happen in two weeks’ time. Up to that point, it was the largest onshoring in U.S. history. It was based on our word to do our best in helping cover their incremental costs. The caveat was no guarantees because, literally, “this will take an act of Congress.”

China watchtower Uyghur prison
08/01/2022 Source:  Financial Times

How foreign money is still fuelling abuses in Xinjiang

Western governments should do more to support the development of new solar supply chains that don’t rely on Chinese inputs. Keith Krach, former Under Secretary of State has called for all Chinese-domiciled companies to be excluded from ESG funds.

Krach meets with South Korea’s then-foreign minister Kang Kyung-wha
07/11/2022 Source:  American Essence

In the Business of Trust: Tech Entrepreneur and Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Keith Krach Shares the Secret to Good Leadership

For this approach to diplomacy, he was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize earlier this year. He believes more tech executives should work together with the federal government—so they can counter foreign threats more effectively.

A view of a gate to Harvard Yard on the campus of Harvard University. | Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
06/13/2022 Source:  South China Morning Post

Congress targets Harvard, Yale and top universities with China-linked endowments

Businesses leaving Russia in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine have “created a sense of urgency” for the private sector in China, since concerns for a potential conflict between China and Taiwan have appeared to heighten.

The Port of Long Beach in California. The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission held hearings on Thursday about the challenges of developing alternative supply chains for the US to replace a dependence on China. Photo: Bloomberg
06/13/2022 Source:  South China Morning Post

US is facing supply chain challenges, but so is China, experts say

Businesses leaving Russia in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine have “created a sense of urgency” for the private sector in China, since concerns for a potential conflict between China and Taiwan have appeared to heighten.

Keith Krach with Taiwan's President Tsai and TSMC's Morris Chang
06/09/2022

The Trump Adviser Who’s Welcome In Bidenworld

Former U.S. President Trump and current President Biden belong to different political parties, and their aides have different views on many issues. However, the U.S. political network media “POLITICO” pointed out on the 7th that Krach, the undersecretary of the State Department during Trump’s time, was not with Biden.

China is committing genocide in Xinjiang
06/08/2022 Source:  Washington Examiner

Honoring the Uyghur genocide divestment movement

He helped America reverse the CCP’s global march to 5G dominance

Lakewood native and Rocky River High School graduate Keith Krach nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
06/01/2022 Source:  Cleveland

Lakewood native and Rocky River High School graduate Keith Krach nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

LAKEWOOD, Ohio — Born in Lakewood and raised in Rocky River, Keith Krach, a former U.S. undersecretary of state and CEO of DocuSign and Ariba, has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.

Podcast: China’s Race to the Top: Authoritarianism in Technology and Global Affairs, With Keith Krach
05/23/2022 Source:  ITIF

Podcast: China’s Race to the Top: Authoritarianism in Technology and Global Affairs, With Keith Krach

China is taking an authoritarian approach in its quest to be a dominant power in technology and global affairs. Silicon Valley innovator and former Under Secretary of State Keith Krach has a unique perspective on both aspects. Rob and Jackie sat down with him to discuss how China is impacting global market competition and what it means for U.S. competition policy.

Why tech statesman Keith Krach’s ‘Trust Principle’ deserves the Nobel Peace Prize
05/16/2022 Source:  The Washington Times

Why tech statesman Keith Krach’s ‘Trust Principle’ deserves the Nobel Peace Prize

He helped America reverse the CCP’s global march to 5G dominance

Illustration on the plight of Taiwan by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times
05/15/2022 Source:  The Washington Times

First Taiwan, then the U.S.? Why Americans should care about the island’s freedom

Will Americans be embroiled in another war? With the Russian war on Ukraine, many experts are now predicting Taiwan is doomed to fall to the Chinese Communist Party. But it’s not that simple. Keith Krach told me, “There will always be a need to defend Taiwan. And the reason is, they are a role model of democracy in that region.”