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This past week, CTM covered the following issues.
At the APEC ministerial meeting, Chinese officials called on Asia-Pacific economies to defend free trade, strengthen digital innovation, and counter rising risks of global economic fragmentation.
China's new regulations
Navigating China’s Revised IC Layout Regulations
China's new regulations on protecting integrated circuit (IC) layout designs marks the first
EU Approves JD.Com Acquisition of CECONOMY under Foreign Subsidies Regulation
The European Commission has granted conditional approval to an acquisition by Chinese retailer JD.com,
China Calls for Free Trade and ”Asia-Pacific Solutions“ at APEC Ministerial
At the APEC ministerial meeting yesterday, Chinese officials called on Asia-Pacific economies to defend
China Proposes New Enforcement Powers for Dual-Use Export Controls
Last week, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) published draft rules that detail how the
China Submits New WTO Reform Ideas, Addressing Level Playing Field Issues
In a new communication related to WTO Reform discussions, China has offered recommendations on the
Update on Progress under China and Canada's Preliminary Joint Arrangement on Addressing Bilateral Economic and Trade Issues
On January 16, China and Canada announced a Preliminary Joint Arrangement on Addressing Bilateral Economic
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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 & Trade Agreements
China-Peru FTA Upgrade Enters Into Force
An upgraded free trade agreement between China and Peru took effect today, aiming to strengthen commercial ties between the two nations as bilateral trade hits record highs.
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
Intellectual Property
Trade Remedies
Foreign Policy & Security
Digital Trade
Investment
Sanctions
Chinese Laws & Cases
Navigating China’s Revised IC Layout Regulations
China's new regulations on protecting integrated circuit (IC) layout designs marks the first comprehensive reform of its semiconductor intellectual property framework in twenty-five years. The recent revisions
China Proposes New Enforcement Powers for Dual-Use Export Controls
Last week, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) published draft rules that detail how the government will enforce its dual-use export control regime. The draft is now open for
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
Foreign Laws & Cases
Trump Administration Adds Chinese Genomics Company to Forced Labor Blacklist
Yesterday, the Trump administration announced additions to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List, targeting a Chinese genomics company and related entities.
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.