Huan Zhu
Beijing Slams EU's Recent Subsidy Probes
China's Ministry of Commerce issued a sharp rebuke of the European Union today, labeling a string of recent raids and subsidy investigations into Chinese companies as "egregious" and "discriminatory."
Wuhan Entities Sue Missouri State Officials in $50B Retaliatory Lawsuit
The city of Wuhan and several Chinese entities have reportedly filed a $50.5 billion lawsuit in China against current and former Missouri officials in retaliation for their actions in the state lawsuit against the Chinese government and other entities over COVID-19.
China Finalizes EU Pork Tariffs at Lower Rates
China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has concluded its anti-dumping investigation into European Union pork and by-products, imposing final duties that are significantly lower than initial estimates.
China Formalizes and Expands Trade-Policy Compliance Review
China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has formally issued a revised Measures on Trade Policy Compliance, replacing the 2014 trial version and transforming what had been an experimental framework into a permanent, mandatory, and significantly broadened compliance regime.
China Sanctions Ex-Japan Military Chief Over Taiwan Advisory Role
Today, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) announced sanctions against Shigeru Iwasaki, the former chief of the joint staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (SDF), for "openly colluding with 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces."
Beijing Hails EV Subsidy Talks, Addresses Nexperia Dispute
China's Ministry of Commerce welcomed the EU's move to negotiate price undertakings with Chinese companies to replace anti-subsidy duties on EVs. Separately, the Ministry stressed that the diplomatic deadlock over the semiconductor firm Nexperia remains a concern, urging the Dutch government to take "constructive measures&
Mexican Legislature Approves New Tariffs on Chinese Goods, Sparks Beijing Criticism
Mexico's Congress has approved a proposal to raise tariffs for more than 1,400 products from China and other trading partners that do not have a trade agreement with the country. This action has drawn criticism from Beijing, which has an ongoing investigation on the tariffs.