Huan Zhu
MOFCOM: EU Subsidy Probe of EVs "Non-Transparent", "Unfair", and "WTO-Inconsistent"
A spokesperson from China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) criticized EU practices in the countervailing investigation on electric vehicles (EVs) from China. The spokesperson also talked about the status of Micron in China and China's outbound investment over the first ten months.
Economic Aspects of the Xi-Biden Meeting
The Xi-Biden meeting this week in San Francisco was an important step in stabilizing bilateral relations, which have deteriorated since last year. Big announcements were made on military engagement and fentanyl production. Some trade and investment issues were also brought up at the meeting, although it is unlikely that the
On Sideline of APEC, China and Japan Talk Trade, Business Environment, and CPTPP
Earlier this week, trade ministers of China and Japan met on the sideline of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in San Francisco, when they agreed on a dialogue mechanism for export controls and a working group to improve business environment. China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said that
Shanghai Issues Details on E-Commerce Pilot Program
This week the Shanghai government released a detailed plan with 19 measures to establish a pilot zone for e-commerce. The project aims at creating "a highland for international cooperation in the digital economy", and plays "an important role in the high-quality development" of the China-led Belt
MOFCOM Starts Expiry Review on Rubber
Last week, China's Ministry of Commerce announced that it would start an expiry review on the anti-dumping measures against acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR) from South Korea and Japan.
Data Company Passes Security Review for Exports
Chinese corporate data provider Qichacha has become the first of its kind to pass the security review by the government cyber watchdog in order to launch an overseas platform. This is the most recent sign of Beijing relaxing controls over data exports.
Russian Companies Use CIIE to Accelerate Sales to China
At the recently concluded China International Import Expo (CIIE), Russian companies signed intended agreements that could lead to over US$108 million in exports.