China Eyes Patent Pools for SEPs
China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) recently contacted Avanci, which owns patent pools, in relation to antitrust concerns. Even though there is no clear sign of antitrust violations, the company's practices have been controversial.
Statements by Governments at China's 2024 WTO Trade Policy Review
China's ninth WTO Trade Policy Review is taking place on July 17 and 19 and China has already provided its policy statement. As part of this review, other WTO Members also have an opportunity to comment on China's trade policies. We offer highlights of several of
Highlights of China's Policy Statement at 2024 WTO Trade Policy Review
China's ninth WTO Trade Policy Review is taking place on July 17 and 19. As part of these WTO reviews, the government being reviewed submits a "policy statement," the WTO Secretariat issues a report, and other governments comment on and ask questions about the reviewed Member&
Exclusive Interview with Former Korean Trade Minister on China-Korea Trade
In May, a trilateral meeting among China, South Korea and Japan led to an agreement to elevate negotiations on a trilateral free trade agreement. In addition, a China-Korea bilateral meeting led to an agreement to "revitalize" trade and investment through multiple existing and new channels. What is behind
China Requests WTO Panel on U.S. IRA Subsidies
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced today that it had requested that the World Trade Organization (WTO) set up a panel to hear its claim that subsidies for new energy vehicles provided under the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) violate a number of WTO obligations.
China Brings Up Saudi EV Charging Standards at WTO TBT Committee Meeting
The global competition for electric vehicle markets came up at a recent WTO meeting, with China raising concerns about a Saudi Arabian EV charging standard that it believes will put its exports at a disadvantage.
China's MFA Sanctions Six Military Companies
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced sanctions against six military and defense companies and some executives last week, based on arms sales to Taiwan.