MOFCOM Press Conferences

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MOFCOM to Promote Trade, Downplays Impact of De Minimis Revision

Last month, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) unveiled a series of measures aimed at bolstering "steady growth" of trade, including maintaining its momentum in the global e-commerce market. The initiatives come amid growing global trade tensions and shifts in international trade policies.

Beijing Calls U.S. Sanctions a Human Rights Violation

China's Ministry of Commerce has strongly criticized the recent U.S. sanctions imposed on Chinese firms linked to allegations of forced labor in Xinjiang, asserting that these measures constitute a violation of human rights.

U.S. Curbs on China Investment Spark Retaliation Threats

The Biden administration's recent move to restrict outbound investments to China has prompted swift condemnation from Beijing, which characterizes the measures as discriminatory and detrimental to global economic cooperation. As both countries grapple with the implications of these restrictions, concerns are mounting over potential retaliation and the broader

China Pushes Back on U.S. Drone Related Sanctions

The U.S. Treasury Department recently sanctioned two Chinese entities for helping Russia to build drones. China's Ministry of Commerce pushed back today, claiming that China has "strict control measures" over dual-use drones.

Beijing Publishes 2023 Outbound FDI Data

China's 2023 report on foreign direct investment (FDI) revealed that Chinese investment reached US$177.29 billion last year, with the majority going to Asian countries, while FDI in the EU and the U.S. dropped.

MOFCOM's First Anti-Discrimination Investigation on Canadian Tariffs

Last week, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) disclosed more information about its anti-discrimination investigation on Canada's tariffs on Chinese EVs and other products, as well as several related measures.

Beijing Accuses U.S. of Economic Coercion Over Connected Car Rules

A spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce called the U.S. proposed rules on Chinese connected vehicles and related software and hardware "protectionist" and "economic coercion."
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