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Beijing Publishes Draft for Trade Secret Protection
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) unveiled draft regulations this week aimed at penalizing foreign entities that misappropriate Chinese trade secrets.
U.S. Court Grants Alibaba Injunction in Chinese Military Company Designation Case
A U.S. court has granted Alibaba's motion for a preliminary injunction against
Transcript Now Available for Hearing Related to Chinese Compliance with WTO Commitments
The U.S. Trade Representative's Office (USTR) has posted a transcript of the
China Issues New Measures on Outbound Investment Management
Last week, China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) published a new set
U.S. Treasury Issues Proposed Rules on Outbound Investment
Last week, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
USTR Announces Suspension of Shipbuilding Section 301 Remedy
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced a further suspension of the
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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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Beijing Publishes Draft for Trade Secret Protection
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) unveiled draft regulations this week aimed at penalizing foreign entities that misappropriate Chinese trade secrets.
China Issues New Measures on Outbound Investment Management
Last week, China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) published a new set of rules that establish a more comprehensive framework for monitoring outbound investments and responding to
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
Foreign Laws & Cases
U.S. Court Grants Alibaba Injunction in Chinese Military Company Designation Case
A U.S. court has granted Alibaba's motion for a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's designation of the company as a "Chinese military company.
U.S. Treasury Issues Proposed Rules on Outbound Investment
Last week, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) "to propose updates to the Outbound Investment Security Program (OISP) based on direction
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