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WTO Market Access Committee Meeting Discusses Canadian, U.S. Tariffs on China
At the meeting of the WTO's Committee on Market Access on November 19 and 20, WTO Members discussed the tariffs recently imposed by Canada on Chinese EVs and other goods, as well as new U.S. tariffs on
Hong Kong and Peru Sign Trade Agreement
Last week, the Hong Kong and Peruvian governments signed a free trade agreement, which they
U.S.-China Commission Issues 2024 Report to Congress
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission issued its annual report to Congress
New Development in China's Export Controls: First Dual-use Item List
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has unveiled a unified list of dual-use items
China and Peru Sign Protocol for FTA Upgrade
China and Peru have further strengthened their economic relationship with the signing of an upgraded
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Peru Embraces China's Belt and Road Initiative with New Infrastructure Project
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Peru today for a state visit and to attend
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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 Market Access Committee Meeting Discusses Canadian, U.S. Tariffs on China
At the meeting of the WTO's Committee on Market Access on November 19 and 20, WTO Members discussed the tariffs recently imposed by Canada on Chinese EVs and
Hong Kong and Peru Sign Trade Agreement
Last week, the Hong Kong and Peruvian governments signed a free trade agreement, which they anticipate will help both sides to expand market access for their companies.
China and Peru Sign Protocol for FTA Upgrade
China and Peru have further strengthened their economic relationship with the signing of an upgraded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on November 14. The agreement, along with the inauguration of the
WTO Subsidies Meeting Discusses Overcapacity, Transparency Issues
At the meeting of the Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM) earlier this week, China and other WTO members debated the issue of capacity/overcapacity, and the chair expressed
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New Development in China's Export Controls: First Dual-use Item List
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has unveiled a unified list of dual-use items subject to export controls, marking a significant step in streamlining the country's export
China Eases Restrictions on Foreign Strategic Investments
Earlier this month, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and five other agencies jointly released the revised Administrative Measures for Strategic Investment by Foreign Investors in Public Companies. The revision reflects
China Issues New Guidelines, Aiming for Balance in SEP Antitrust
China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has recently issued new guidelines on standard-essential patents (SEP) as they relate to antitrust, signaling a more stringent regulatory approach to
New Chinese SPS Announcements for Food Imports in October 2024
The General Administration of Customs of China recently issued new SPS (Sanitary and Phytosanitary) announcements impacting foreign imports, particularly those from African countries. These measures reflect China's ongoing
Foreign Laws & Cases
U.S. Congressman Introduces Legislation to Revoke China's Permanent Normal Trade Relations
Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has introduced the Restoring Trade Fairness Act, a bill that would revoke China’s Permanent Normal
U.S. Government Replies to Chinese Solar Company Argument for Standing in Forced Labor Case
Litigation over a U.S. import prohibition on solar products is continuing in U.S. court, as the U.S. government filed its latest brief on the issue of standing.
Chinese Solar Company Argues for Standing in Forced Labor Case
Litigation over a U.S. import prohibition on solar products is continuing in U.S. court, as Chinese company Hoshine Silicon (Jia Xing) Industry Co., Ltd. has responded to a
DJI Files Lawsuit against Pentagon for Military Designation
Last week, Chinese drone maker DJI brought a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against the U.S. Department of Defense for its "
