MOFCOM Update: Investment, BRI, and Japan
At today's press conference, the spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce highlighted several key developments in China's economic strategy, including some updates on foreign investment, expanding outbound investment, and an upcoming China-Japan meeting.
Chinese Trade Associations Comment on USTR Port Fee Proposals
As part of a hearing in a Section 301 investigation, two Chinese trade associations have submitted critical comments on a U.S. Trade Representative's office proposal for fees related to Chinese ships using U.S. ports.
China's Supreme Court Highlights Landmark Rulings in 2024 Annual Report
In an annual work report, China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) showcased a surge in IP cases, particularly within strategic and emerging industries, coupled with highlights of landmark cases on anti-suit injunctions, record-breaking punitive damages awards, and the first application of the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law.
DJI Motions for Summary Judgment in Chinese Military Designation Case
In a case involving a U.S. Department of Defense designation of Shenzhen DJI Innovation Technology Co., commonly known as DJI, as a "Chinese Military Company," DJI has now filed a motion for summary judgment, arguing that the court should order this designation be removed.
China Renews Pork and Poultry Export Licenses, Beef Exporters Left in Limbo
In a surprising turn of events given the state of China-U.S. trade relations at the moment, China has renewed export licenses for U.S. pork and poultry facilities that were set to expire last weekend. On the other hand, it did not renew the licenses of hundreds of U.
CK Hutchison Deal Sparks "Extensive Discussion"
Hong Kong's CK Hutchison finds itself at the center of a growing international controversy over its deal to sell its port business, including assets in Panama, to a U.S. firm. The transaction has sparked "extensive discussions" in Hong Kong, underscoring the delicate balance between global
China Moves Forward with WTO Complaint against EU CVDs on EVs
China has filed a panel request in its WTO challenge to the EU's countervailing duties on Chinese electric vehicles.