Huan Zhu
New Chinese Guidelines on 2023 State Investment
China's agency that manages and supervises state-owned assets recently provided some guidelines on enhancing the effectiveness and quality of state investments.
China and ASEAN Kick Off Talks to Upgrade FTA
This week, China and ASEAN held the first round of negotiations, kicking off a process of upgrading their bilateral trade arrangements.
China and Brazil Sign MOU on RMB Clearing
China's central bank announced today that it signed a memorandum of understanding on Chinese yuan (RMB) clearing arrangements with Brazil's central bank. While China has pushed for broader use of its currency for cross-border transactions, progress in making the RMB a leading global currency for cross-border
China Tries to Bring in Foreign Capital for Tech R&D
Facing increasingly restricted access to advanced technology through export controls, investment screening and other measures, the Chinese government recently issued several measures to encourage foreign investment in research and development (R&D) and attract talented people.
Xinjiang Exports to the U.S. Declining Quickly
Data from China's Customs shows that the exports of companies registered in Xinjiang to the United States dropped to a historical low in December, with an annual contraction of 22.3% last year. This is likely a result of both the implementation of the U.S. Uyghur Forced
Top Chinese and Japanese Officials Talk Trade and Other Issues
Today, the foreign minsters of China and Japan held a phone call, during which both sides stressed their concerns about trade restrictions, while highlighting areas for cooperation.
China Extends AD/CV Duties on U.S. Grains
In January, China's Ministry of Commerce completed expiry reviews of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on U.S. distiller's dried grains (DDGs), and made a determination to extend the duties for another five years.