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Report Alleges that Amazon Sells Dahua/Hikvision Products, Runs Cloud Services for Surveillance Systems; Possible Violation of U.S. Law
A new report by IVPM and National Review alleges that Amazon is engaging in two practices that "raise legal, national security, and ethical concerns" related to U.S.-China economic relations, and suggests there may be violations of a U.
U.S. Senator Presses Biden Administration on Funding for Chinese-Linked Lithium Company
Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) is pressing the Biden Administration on a possible Energy Department loan
Chinese Officials Strive to Stabilize Foreign Investment, But Can They?
Chinese officials are making an effort to stabilize major foreign investments in the nation, but
Procurement Bans on Goods, Services from Chinese-Government Linked Companies May Start Proliferating in U.S. States
U.S. state level laws that prohibit purchases from companies owned or operated by the
China Allows More Aquatic Products from Papua New Guinea
China's customs agency announced new guidelines for imports of wild aquatic products from Papua New
Cargo Railway Services between China and North Korea Resume, Chinese Official Says
A Chinese Foreign Ministry official confirmed that the railway service that carries cross-border goods has
Canadian Prime Minister Discusses Canada-China Relations
Last week, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered some brief comments on Canada-China relations, in
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Commerce Department Finds Neodymium Magnet Imports Threaten National Security, But Won't Impose Tariffs
Last week, the Biden administration announced that a U.S. Commerce Department investigation "found that
China-Mexico Trade in Banned Fish Products under Discussion in USMCA
Illegal fishing has led to trafficking in products of an endangered fish, with consequences for
Two Months In, What's the Impact of the U.S. UFLPA?
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China and Ecuador Restructure Debt, Continue Trade Talks
Last week, China and Ecuador announced an agreement to restructure Ecuador's $4.4 billion in outstanding debt, and also advanced trade talks and said they hoped to reach a trade
China Raises WTO Concerns Related to U.S. Electric Vehicle Tax Credit
A spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce has raised concerns about the discrimination against foreign products that is part of the electric vehicle tax credits in the U.S. Inflation
China Provides WTO With First Half of 2022 Update on Its Countervailing Duty Actions
Pursuant to Article 25.11 of the SCM Agreement, China recently provided to the WTO its semi-annual report of its countervailing duty actions, covering the period January 1 – June 30,
Panel Composed on China's WTO Complaint Against Various Australian AD/CVD Measures
A WTO panel has been composed to hear China's complaint that certain Australian anti-dumping and countervailing duties are in violation of WTO rules.
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China Allows More Aquatic Products from Papua New Guinea
China's customs agency announced new guidelines for imports of wild aquatic products from Papua New Guinea. This announcement opens the door to more aquatic products from the Pacific country, which
Chinese Cyber Agency Mulls Harsher Penalties
China's internet watchdog is trying to revise the 2016 Cybersecurity Law to raise the level of penalties for violations of provisions related to network protection, key equipment and products.
China Opens Door to Brazilian Soy Protein
The Chinese government announced that it will allow imports of soy protein from Brazil, effectively immediately.
China's Regulators Issue New Rules to Rein In Internet Services
Three Chinese agencies in charge of market activities and the internet jointly issued a new set of rules to regulate pop-up windows, with an emphasis on the content and the
Foreign Laws & Cases
Report Alleges that Amazon Sells Dahua/Hikvision Products, Runs Cloud Services for Surveillance Systems; Possible Violation of U.S. Law
A new report by IVPM and National Review alleges that Amazon is engaging in two practices that "raise legal, national security, and ethical concerns" related to U.S.-China economic
Procurement Bans on Goods, Services from Chinese-Government Linked Companies May Start Proliferating in U.S. States
U.S. state level laws that prohibit purchases from companies owned or operated by the Chinese government may start proliferating, as several states have moved forward with their laws and
Florida Governor Takes Actions against Chinese Cyber, Investment Threats
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced several actions related to the activities of Chinese companies in Florida, including on data practices and land purchases.
China Raises WTO Concerns Related to U.S. Electric Vehicle Tax Credit
A spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce has raised concerns about the discrimination against foreign products that is part of the electric vehicle tax credits in the U.S. Inflation