The United States and a dozen countries in the Indo-Pacific region officially launched "the process to establish the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity" (IPEF) today. Among other things, the framework covers digital rules, labor and environmental standards, and supply chain efforts. At this point in time, the prospects

China's Customs recently announced that it will lift a 2021 ban on cattle and related products from Laos, effectively immediately.

Recently, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong spoke to the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board, offering his views on U.S.-China relations, China's relationship with the region, and the U.S. strategy in the region.

China and Thailand recently signed an action plan that officially launched bilateral talks on the mutual recognition of certified operators. According to the customs announcement, the two sides will strive to make it "a model for customs cooperation among RCEP member countries."

During a public speech on November 20, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized peaceful coexistence with the United States and cooperation with ASEAN countries.  He also stated that no one should "force any third party to take sides in competition" or "start vicious competition such as decoupling

On October 26, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang spoke at the 24th ASEAN Summit. During his speech [http://english.www.gov.cn/premier/speeches/202110/27/content_WS61788ebfc6d0df57f98e3dd0.html] , he called for further cooperation between China and ASEAN in economic integration, as well as in development, technology innovation, environmental protection and

The WTO conducted its trade policy review for Indonesia [https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/tpr_e/tp501_e.htm] on December 9 and 11. The minutes of the meeting [https://docs.wto.org/dol2fe/Pages/SS/directdoc.aspx?filename=q:/WT/TPR/M401.pdf&Open=True] and