Huan Zhu
Beijing Outlines 17 Measures to Revive Industrial Sectors
Yesterday, three Chinese government agencies outlined 17 measures for different sectors and regions to "revive" the industrial sector of the economy, including the use of government funds to expand investment, and policies to stabilize foreign investment and exports. This came at a time when China faces economic pressures
China and Japan Agree to Revive Economic Talks
The leaders of China and Japan agreed to revive a high-level economic dialogue last week, and to strengthen cooperation in health care, the green economy, and other sectors. While it remains to be seen how much will be delivered, this may signal that both sides want to prevent the already
China Sets out Regulatory Requirements for Fresh Avocado from Tanzania
China's Customs recently published the regulatory requirements for fresh avocado from Tanzania, a follow-up on a previous meeting between the leaders of the two countries when they vowed to increase trade. Tanzanian avocado will face strong competition from other existing suppliers that already dominate the world and Chinese
China, U.S. Trade Leaders Meet, Few Details Released
At the APEC Ministerial Meeting last week, Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai met, but few details were released by either side on the scope of the discussions. In the meantime, bilateral trade has been shrinking due to various factors, including declining demand,
Xi Calls for "Openness and Inclusiveness" at APEC
At the APEC CEO Summit today in Thailand, Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted the importance of peace, openness and inclusiveness as a way for countries to grow. He will be countered tomorrow by a message carried by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris: "there is no better partner for
China Allows New Food Imports from Vietnam
China is allowing imports of bananas, bird's nests, and sweet potatoes from Vietnam. The news came after a meeting between the leaders of both nations earlier this month, when they vowed to bolster cooperation on trade and other areas.
Xi Uses G20 Summit To Talk Trade with World Leaders
On the sideline of the G20 Summit on November 15, Chinese president Xi Jinping met with a number of leaders, from Asia-Pacific and Europe to Africa and South America. When meeting with Asia-Pacific and European countries, Xi emphasized a resilient supply chain and non-discriminatory treatment toward Chinese companies. When talking