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Oct 15, 2023 : Is CFIUS reviewing cryptomining facilities owned by Chinese entities? - Foreign Investment Watch - Olga Torres comments on cryptomining facilities in the U.S. near military facilities.

Jun 21, 2023 : Russian Military Uses China in Sourcing Banned Tech from 59 U.S. Firms - Newsweek - Olga Torres comments on trade compliance practices.

Jun 21, 2023 : Russian Military Uses China in Sourcing Banned Tech from 59 U.S. Firms - Newsweek - Torres Trade Advisory's Senior Advisor, Donald Pearce, comments on conducting end-use checks in China.

Oct 06, 2022 : She’s a Doctor. He Was a Limo Driver. They Pitched a $30 Million Arms Deal. - New York Times - Olga Torres comments on the Biden Administration and arm sales to Ukraine.

Sep 26, 2022 : Jump in Xinjiang exports to US raises eyebrows - South China Morning Post - Olga Torres comments on imports from China's Xinjiang region where the U.S. has imposed the Uygur Forced Labour Prevention Act.

Apr 07, 2022 : China's balancing act over Ukraine offers Washington a subtle 'win' - Reuters - Torres Trade Advisory's Senior Advisor, Donald Pearce, comments on China's balancing act over Ukraine and what it means for Washington.

Mar 09, 2022 : Shipping Russia banned goods may lead to blacklisting, U.S. warns companies - Reuters - Torres Trade Advisory's Senior Advisor, Donald Pearce, comments on potential diversion of U.S. goods into Russia

Dec 17, 2021 : US importers to face ‘crazy hard’ hurdles once bill targeting Xinjiang forced labour becomes law - South China Morning Post - Olga Torres comments on US importers having to prove to the US government that no forced labor was used to produce their goods.

Oct 26, 2021 : A rare form of quartz is key to Xinjiang’s solar boom, and almost all of it is in the US - South China Morning Post - Olga Torres comments on the US governments crack down on China's Xinjiang regions solar industry.

Aug 06, 2021 : Exclusive survey: CFIUS readiness improved over the last 12 months - Foreign Investment Watch - Olga Torres provided commentary for the Foreign Investment Watch survey on CFIUS readiness. According to this new survey, both corporate executives and outside counsel feel more knowledgeable about CFIUS and feel better prepared to comply with filing obligations or inquiries from the Committee.

Dec 30, 2020 : As US moves to renewable energy, wind turbines from Xinjiang may get caught in political tempest - South China Morning Post - Olga Torres comments on the suspected use of forced labor in Xinjiang where the US government has begun restricting trade from the area.

Dec 16, 2019 : Photos of Air China refueling in Pyongyang raise questions about supply-lines - North Korea News - Olga Torres comments on the international sanctions imposed to prevent North Korea from importing jet fuel.

Mar 13, 2018 : Contractors wonder how DOD will enforce supply chain security requirements - Inside Washington Publishers - Olga Torres comments on the practical implications for compliance with the NIST SP 800-171 requirements.