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EU Officials Offer Perspectives on Trade Efforts with China
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič recently offered
A Review of India's Trade Remedy Measures against China
This piece was written by China Trade Monitor intern Khushi Kumar
Introduction:
India is the
CTM Weekly Newsletter
This past week, CTM covered the following issues.
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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
Iowa Brings Additional Lawsuits against Chinese-Linked Companies
In addition to the lawsuit announced last week against TP-Link, the state of Iowa
Think Tank Webinar Discusses Chinese Overcapacity
At a Peterson Institute webinar today, former EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström hosted a conversation
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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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Chinese Laws & Cases
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
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,
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