Huan Zhu
Two Sessions: What The Government Reports Say about Trade, Investment and Domestic Development
China's Two Sessions meetings, which refer to the annual meetings of the two major political bodies, National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, kicked off on Sunday. As part of the process, the government delivered work reports, which review progress in the
China and Belarus Advance Trade, Investment, and Technology Cooperation
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko visited China last week and met with top Chinese officials. The two sides signed over three dozen agreements and contracts related to trade, industry and agriculture, and discussed other projects for further collaboration.
China Finalizes Anti-Dumping Duties on Chemical Products from India
Last week, China's Ministry of Commerce announced the final anti-dumping rates for Indian phthalocyanines, lowering the rates for most exporters compared to the preliminary ruling.
MOFCOM Bashes USTR Report on China's WTO Compliance
China's Ministry of Commerce responded to a new U.S. report on China's WTO compliance by saying that it represents U.S. "unilateralist thinking and consistent bullying."
EU, Canada Join U.S. in Banning TikTok on Government Devices
Social media platform TikTok is facing major new regulatory hurdles this week, as the European Union, Canada and the United States announced bans of TikTok on official devices.
China Allows More Food Items from Iran After State Visit
This month, China's Customs issued multiple documents that would pave the way for more Iranian aquatic products, dairy products, and apples to be sold in China. This came after a state visit by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to China in mid-February.
New Standard Contract for Chinese Personal Data Outflows Effective in June
China's internet watchdog, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), recently issued the rules on standard contracts used for personal data exports. Companies will have until December 1, 2023 to bring their existing practice into full compliance. A template of a standard contract is attached to the rules, with