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Liu and Yellen Meeting: Cooperation on Climate Finance, But Differences Remain
Today, Chinese Vice Premier Liu He and U.S. Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen met in Zurich, Switzerland. The two sides found some common ground for cooperation, and both officials called for keeping the communication channel open. However, it will take more work to alter the current trajectory of bilateral
U.S. and Taiwan Wrap Up Second Round of Trade Talks
Officials from the United States and Taiwan held the second round of negotiations for the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade this week in Taipei, and delivered some results that a Taiwanese top official said he is "quite satisfied with."
China Will Continue Reform and Opening Up, Says Vice Premier at Davos
Speaking at the World Economic Forum 2023 Annual Meeting in Davos, Chinese Vice Premier Liu He said that China will bring in more imports and foreign investment, and called for international collaboration on economic development and environmental protection. As Liu is stepping down in March, China's economic policy
U.S. District Court Finds No Conflict Between Chinese PIPL and Discovery Process, Grants Motion To Compel Document Production
In a recent case before the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, Magistrate Judge Barbara Moses dismissed the defendants' argument that legal obligations under China's Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) prevent them from providing personal information relevant to the case, as she found "
China Releases December Trade Data
China's trade data for December shows that its exports had a larger dip compared to the month before, while the more moderate decline of imports may indicate that economic recovery is on its way. A break down of its trade with major trading partners is provided below.
China's Foreign Minister Visits Africa, Talks Debt and Other Support
This week, China's new Foreign Minister Qin Gang is visiting Africa to "deepen the China-Africa comprehensive strategic and cooperative partnership and boost friendly cooperation between China and Africa."
Paxlovid in China: A Debate on Compulsory Licensing
After the failure by Pfizer and the Chinese government to reach an agreement on including COVID medicine Paxlovid in the state health insurance plan, there are some discussions in China on whether compulsory licensing is justified as cases are surging in the nation.