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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 its ties to China and engaging in deceptive practices related
China, EU Agree to Explore Tariff Cuts and Address Export Controls After Trade Talks
China and the European Union have agreed to explore possible tariff reductions and consider measures
WTO Panel Composed in Chinese Complaint on Indian Solar, IT Products
Last week, China and India moved forward with the dispute over measures in the Indian
EU, China Make Progress on Trade Conflicts, Significant Work Remains
Wrapping up a visit to Beijing, EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič offered a positive assessment
CTM Weekly Newsletter
This past week, CTM covered the following issues.
China's Ministry of Commerce announced
U.S. Treasury Department Announces First Penalty for Violation of Outbound Investment Program
The Trump administration has fined a company for failing to notify an investment in China,
Chinese Court Rejects Lululemon’s Trademark Claims, But Awards Damages for Copied Designs
In a legal dispute brought by Canadian brand Lululemon against a domestic apparel brand, a
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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
Beijing Blocks Manus-Meta Deal on Security Grounds
China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has officially blocked Meta's acquisition
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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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Chinese Court Rejects Lululemon’s Trademark Claims, But Awards Damages for Copied Designs
In a legal dispute brought by Canadian brand Lululemon against a domestic apparel brand, a Chinese court dismissed Lululemon's trademark infringement claims while awarding damages for unfair competition.
China's 2030 Blueprint for Intelligent Connected Vehicles
Earlier this month, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and eight other authorities jointly issued a blueprint for the country's intelligent connected new energy vehicle sector,
China Targets Precursors and Standardizes Fentanyl Prosecution
On the eve of the Trump-Xi summit, China unveiled new guidelines for prosecuting criminal cases involving fentanyl-related substances and expanded export controls on key precursor chemicals, signaling another
China Cracks Down on "Involutionary" Price Wars
Chinese economic and market regulators are working to crack down on destructive, low-price competition, and "involutionary" market practices, as shown in recent regulatory and enforcement efforts.
Foreign Laws & Cases
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
U.S. Trade Court Holds Hearing in Section 301 Forced Labor Case
At a hearing today, a three-judge panel at the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) pressed lawyers for both plaintiffs and the U.S. government about their arguments