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This past week, CTM covered the following issues:
* China-U.S. Stockholm meeting
* Antitrust decision on Synopsys-Ansys merger
* MOFCOM comments on export controls
* New development on CK Hutchison’s sale of its port business
* Taliban termination of oil extraction contract with
China Vows Sanctions on Foreign Firms Violating Export Controls
Last week, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) signaled its intent to sanction foreign
U.S.-China Stockholm Talks Conclude, Await Decision on Next Step
Following two days of trade talks in Stockholm, Sweden, officials from China and the United
U.S. Continues Push for Chinese Economic Rebalancing
For many years now, the U.S. government has complained about the Chinese economy being
Taliban Terminates Major Oil Deal with Chinese Firm, Citing Breaches
Last month, the Taliban government in Afghanistan officially announced the termination of a 25-year oil
U.S. Commerce Department Imposes Fine for Illegal EDA Exports
Yesterday, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) imposed "an
CK Hutchison Seeks Chinese Investor in Port Sale
Today, Hong Kong firm CK Hutchison, which operates vital ports around the world, announced a
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A Breakdown of U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Imports
In recent months, the Trump administration has rolled out a number of trade actions, either
Fentanyl-Related China Tariffs Challenged in U.S. Court
A public interest law firm has filed the first lawsuit against the Trump administration'
China's Anti-Sanctions Law Takes Center Stage in Maritime Dispute
China's Supreme Court annual work report highlighted the first application of China’s
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WTO & Trade Agreements
At WTO Meeting, Governments Criticize Various Chinese Anti-Dumping Actions
At a recent WTO meeting, governments whose producers have been subject to Chinese anti-dumping investigations expressed concerns about the methodologies and practices being used.
WTO Meeting Hears Discussion of China's Beef Safeguards Case
At a recent WTO meeting, governments whose producers could be affected by China's safeguard investigation on imports of beef had a chance to weigh in and express their
China, Brazil Raise Concerns with Unilateralism at WTO General Council Meeting
At today's meeting of the WTO's General Council, China and Brazil raised concerns with unilateral measures that undermine the multilateral trading system. These countries did not
WTO Council for Trade in Goods Meeting Discusses U.S. "Reciprocal" Tariffs
At a recent WTO meeting, China initiated a discussion of the U.S. "reciprocal" tariffs, with many other countries also weighing in.
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Chinese Laws & Cases
China Approves Synopsys Deal With Strings Attached
Earlier this month, China's market regulator conditionally approved a $35 billion acquisition by one U.S. company, Synopsys, of another, Ansys. The findings and conditions are summarized below.
Beijing Unveils New Tariff Scheme for Hainan Free Trade Port for December Customs Opening
Beijing announced an expansion of its Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) policies, revealing new measures that will take effect with the launch of island-wide independent customs operations on December 18,
China Suspends DuPont Antitrust Probe
Yesterday, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced that it had suspended the antitrust investigation into DuPont China, a subsidiary of the U.S. firm DuPont. The
China Tightens Tech Controls Targeting Battery and Mineral Sector
Last week, Beijing updated its export control catalog to include critical technologies for battery cathode materials and refined lithium extraction, potentially adding new regulatory hurdles for international companies dependent on
Foreign Laws & Cases
Taliban Terminates Major Oil Deal with Chinese Firm, Citing Breaches
Last month, the Taliban government in Afghanistan officially announced the termination of a 25-year oil extraction contract with Chinese investors, which was the first major foreign investment deal signed by
Irish Data Protection Commission Announces New TikTok Inquiry
Following up on an earlier inquiry, the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has announced a new inquiry into TikTok's practices related to the transfer of European user data
U.S. Court Rejects Hesai Attempt To Get Off Blacklist
In a ruling on Friday, a U.S. district court judge granted summary judgment to the U.S. government in a lawsuit by Hesai Technology, an electronics company headquartered in
New U.S. Budget Bill Would Repeal De Minimis Exemption
As the U.S. Senate and House work to agree on wide-ranging federal budget legislation, it looks increasingly likely that the final version will repeal the $800 de minimis duty
