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Chinese Scholars Respond to U.S. Use of Forced Labor Section 301 Tariffs
Since the U.S. imposition of forced labor Section 301 tariffs, mainstream Chinese media outlets, including the Global Times, China.com, and People’s Daily, have published commentaries from Chinese scholars criticizing the use of the tariffs.
China Announces New Export Controls on Drones, Dredging Equipment, and Tunnel Boring Machines
China announced a new set of export control rules on Monday, imposing new restrictions on
State Department Sanctions Five Chinese Entities in Action Related to Trade Secret Theft
The U.S. State Department announced yesterday that it "is sanctioning five entities connected
Canada, China Consult on Wood Product Safeguards
Canada and China have notified the WTO about their consultations on a Canadian safeguard measure
China Proposes Major Overhaul of Technology Export Controls with New Interim Registration Requirements Targeting AI, Biotech, and PV
Last week, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST)
EU Officials Offer Perspectives on Trade Efforts with China
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič recently offered
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WTO Panel Sides with China in Complaint against Turkish Auto Duties, Regulations
In a report circulated last week, a WTO panel found that tariffs and regulations imposed
Beijing Issues Blocking Order Targeting EU FSR Investigations on Nuctech
Last week, Beijing issued a notice officially characterizing the cross-border aspects of the European
U.S.-China Trade Friction Timeline
We are entering a week of high-stakes diplomacy. As Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng
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WTO Meeting Discusses Chinese Concerns about Foreign Technical Barriers
At a recent WTO committee meeting, China raised concerns about U.S. kiwifruit standards, proposed EU industrial and cybersecurity measures, Indonesian telecommunication equipment certification, and Korean regulations on traditional Chinese
U.S. Industry Groups Submit Comments on China's WTO Compliance
As part of an annual review of China's compliance with its WTO obligations, various interest groups in the United States submitted comments that detail their specific concerns.
Chinese WTO Communication Dives Deeper into Reform Issues
China submitted a communication to the WTO entitled "Further Reflections and Suggestions on WTO Reform," in which, among other things, it appeared to push back a bit against
China Steps Up Africa Free-Trade Push With New Pacts
China is accelerating its efforts to negotiate long-term trade agreements across Africa, signing new framework and tariff agreements with Cabo Verde and Seychelles.
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China Announces New Export Controls on Drones, Dredging Equipment, and Tunnel Boring Machines
China announced a new set of export control rules on Monday, imposing new restrictions on specialized construction equipment, and adjusted existing controls on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and dredgers.
China Proposes Major Overhaul of Technology Export Controls with New Interim Registration Requirements Targeting AI, Biotech, and PV
Last week, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) jointly issued a draft catalog, initiating a formal public consultation to revise the Catalog of
China Unveils Industrial Plan to Accelerate High-Tech Push and Curb Local Waste
China's central authorities recently issued a blueprint designed to pivot its economy toward high-tech manufacturing while setting guardrails against speculative investment and local government overspending.
Beijing Escalates Diplomatic Pressure With Sanctions on Key Cabinet Members in Paraguay, Belize
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced two sanction measures against high-ranking cabinet officials from Paraguay and Belize, intensifying Beijing's diplomatic pressure over official ties with
Foreign Laws & Cases
Iowa Brings Additional Lawsuits against Chinese-Linked Companies
In addition to the lawsuit announced last week against TP-Link, the state of Iowa has brought two more lawsuits against companies with ties to China.
Four U.S. States File Lawsuits against TP-Link, Cite China Connection
The Attorneys-General of Florida, Iowa, Montana, and Nebraska have all filed complaints in their state courts against router company TP-Link, accusing the company of deceptive practices by hiding
Bipartisan U.S. Bill Seeks to Expand FCC Power Over Foreign Technology
This post was written with China Trade Monitor intern Neil Jiang
U.S. House lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation to expand the authority of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to
Update on U.S. Legislative Proposals To Restrict Chinese Connected Vehicles
In recent weeks, there was a push in Congress to pass legislation restricting sales of Chinese "connected vehicles" in the U.S. market, but progress seems to have