China and Ecuador Expand Trade Cooperation, Infrastructure Ties, and Green Investment
Following the official state visit of Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa to China, the two nations have taken another stride to deepen their bilateral economic ties. Building on the implementation of their 2023 Free Trade Agreement, the two nations signed a suite of strategic agreements targeting trade, digital transformation, and green
Swiss Government Announces Details of Upgraded FTA with China
Last week, the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) announced the details of an upgrade to its FTA with China. Some key additions are new market access commitments and references to social policy issues such as labor and the environment.
CTM Weekly Newsletter
This past week, CTM covered the following issues.
One of the most contentious issues in U.S.-China trade relations is the non-commercial behavior of Chinese state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and how to construct WTO rules to address this concern. One aspect is the following: What is the precise
Beijing Issues Another Blocking Order Targeting EU FSR Investigations
Beijing has formally accused the European Union of improper extraterritorial overreach regarding its investigation into e-commerce giant JD.com.
Appeals Court Orders Reconsideration of Hesai Chinese Military Company Designation
After an appeals court ruling, Hesai Technology, an electronics company headquartered in Shanghai that makes LiDAR, will have another chance at arguing for its removal from a U.S. government list of "Chinese Military Companies."
China’s Green Tech Exports Surge in July as EV Shipments Jump 90%
China’s exports of green energy products continued to surge in July, driven by a 90% jump in electric vehicle (EV) sales abroad, even as Beijing faces mounting global trade pushback.
USTR Requests Comments on China's WTO Compliance
In preparation for its annual report to Congress on China's compliance with the commitments made in connection with its accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO), the Office of the United States Trade Representative's (USTR) has asked for written comments from interested parties to assist with