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PNTR Withdrawal Bill Introduced in U.S. House of Representatives
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), along with Reps. Thomas Tiffany (R-WI) and Andrew Ogles (R-TN), have introduced legislation that would eliminate "permanent normal trade relations" (PNTR) for China, returning to the pre-2000 annual review process, with additional human rights-related
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* Supreme Court annual report discusses
MOFCOM Update: Investment, BRI, and Japan
At today's press conference, the spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce
Chinese Trade Associations Comment on USTR Port Fee Proposals
As part of a hearing in a Section 301 investigation, two Chinese trade associations have
China's Supreme Court Highlights Landmark Rulings in 2024 Annual Report
In an annual work report, China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) showcased
DJI Motions for Summary Judgment in Chinese Military Designation Case
In a case involving a U.S. Department of Defense designation of Shenzhen DJI Innovation
China Renews Pork and Poultry Export Licenses, Beef Exporters Left in Limbo
In a surprising turn of events given the state of China-U.S. trade relations at
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China Trade Monitor Database of Chinese Government Sanctions
The China Sanctions Database is now available on China Trade Monitor.
The database will cover
The Use of Trade Remedies Against China: Data Since WTO Entry Shows Frequent, Steady Usage
Commentary suggests a recent surge in the use of trade remedies against Chinese products, but the data shows a steady stream of trade remedy investigations over the years.
Exclusive Interview with Former Korean Trade Minister on China-Korea Trade
In May, a trilateral meeting among China, South Korea and Japan led to an agreement
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WTO Meeting Hears Chinese Concerns with EU Auto Regulations
At the November 2024 meeting of the WTO's Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade, for which the minutes were recently circulated, China raised two new concerns related to
China Raises Concerns with Trump Administration Tariffs at WTO Meeting
At the WTO's General Council meeting that took place yesterday and today, China put on the agenda a systemic concern about recent trade actions and rhetoric by President
China and Kyrgyzstan Begin Trade Talks
Yesterday, China and Kyrgyzstan officially kicked off the negotiations for a services trade and investment agreement.
At WTO Meeting, China Presses Colombia, Indonesia on Safeguard Practices
At the WTO Committee on Safeguards meeting of October 28, 2024, for which the minutes were recently circulated, China raised an issue related to the notification of Colombia's
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China's Supreme Court Highlights Landmark Rulings in 2024 Annual Report
In an annual work report, China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) showcased a surge in IP cases, particularly within strategic and emerging industries, coupled with highlights of
China Renews Pork and Poultry Export Licenses, Beef Exporters Left in Limbo
In a surprising turn of events given the state of China-U.S. trade relations at the moment, China has renewed export licenses for U.S. pork and poultry facilities that
China Releases New Labeling Rules for AI Content
China has introduced new rules to govern the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in generating content, requiring clear labels for AI content. This move is an effort to address growing
China Concludes Anti-Discrimination Probe, Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on Canada
Over the weekend, Beijing concluded its first anti-discrimination investigation, related to Canada's tariffs on Chinese EVs, steel and aluminum, and other products, and announced retaliatory tariffs on Canadian
Foreign Laws & Cases
PNTR Withdrawal Bill Introduced in U.S. House of Representatives
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), along with Reps. Thomas Tiffany (R-WI) and Andrew Ogles (R-TN), have introduced legislation that would eliminate "permanent normal trade relations" (PNTR) for China, returning
DJI Motions for Summary Judgment in Chinese Military Designation Case
In a case involving a U.S. Department of Defense designation of Shenzhen DJI Innovation Technology Co., commonly known as DJI, as a "Chinese Military Company," DJI has
Congress Moves Forward With Bills on De Minimis Exemption and China PNTR
The "de minimis" exemption as applied to Chinese goods has gone through some turmoil over the past month with various actions taken by the Trump administration. At the
U.S. Judge Finds China Liable on Covid, Missouri Threatens To Seize Chinese-Owned Farmland
In a ruling last week, a U.S. district court judge found several Chinese entities, including the central government and the Communist Party of China, liable for $24 billion in
