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Is Intel the Next Target of China's Security Review?
A Chinese industry association recently accused the products and systems of American multinational firm Intel of posing security risks, and called for a cybersecurity review.
DJI Files Lawsuit against Pentagon for Military Designation
Last week, Chinese drone maker DJI brought a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court
Section 301 Petition on Chinese Fentanyl Actions Call for Tariffs, Other Retaliatory Responses
Last week, a group focused on the harms of fentanyl filed a Section 301 petition
Highlights from Question & Answer Phase of China's 2024 Trade Policy Review
The questions and answers from China's 2024 WTO Trade Policy Review have just
CTM Weekly Newsletter
This past week, CTM covered the following issues:
* Trade conflict over Chinese EVs
* MFA sanctions
Are We Entering a New Era of Trade Wars over Chinese EVs?
Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) are facing increasing challenges in multiple domestic markets around the world,
China Trade Issues Raised at WTO Market Access Committee Meeting
At the March 2024 WTO Committee on Market Access meeting, for which the minutes were
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China Trade Monitor Database of Chinese Government Sanctions
The China Sanctions Database is now available on China Trade Monitor.
The database will cover
The Use of Trade Remedies Against China: Data Since WTO Entry Shows Frequent, Steady Usage
Commentary suggests a recent surge in the use of trade remedies against Chinese products, but the data shows a steady stream of trade remedy investigations over the years.
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
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Highlights from Question & Answer Phase of China's 2024 Trade Policy Review
The questions and answers from China's 2024 WTO Trade Policy Review have just recently been circulated by the WTO. This piece provides some highlights from the WTO document.
WTO Meeting Provides Details on EU's Taiwan Wind Policy Concerns
Recently released minutes from a WTO Committee on Market Access meeting offer more information about an EU complaint on alleged local content requirements in Taiwan's wind sector policies.
China Releases WTO Compliance Report on U.S.
In September, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) issued a report on the WTO compliance of the U.S., the second report of this kind. It labelled Washington as
USTR Holds Hearing on China's WTO Compliance
At a hearing today, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) heard from several industry groups in relation to a request for comments on China's compliance
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Chinese Laws & Cases
Updated Review of China's Sanctions Measures
Over the past month, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) announced two sets of sanctions measures on twelve U.S. companies and ten executives of sanctioned entities, citing
China Trade Monitor Database of Chinese Government Sanctions
The China Sanctions Database is now available on China Trade Monitor.
The database will cover all sanctions announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) under the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law
China's First Case on AI Voice Infringement
A recent case at the Beijing Internet Court tested the boundaries of intellectual property rights and the right to voice in the age of AI. The case involves Microsoft.
New Chinese SPS Announcements for Food Imports in September 2024
In September, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) issued regulations regarding nuts, fruits, and vegetables from over a dozen African countries, as a follow up on deals reached
Foreign Laws & Cases
DJI Files Lawsuit against Pentagon for Military Designation
Last week, Chinese drone maker DJI brought a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against the U.S. Department of Defense for its "
Chinese Renewable Energy Company Claims Texas Actions Violate U.S. Constitution
After CFIUS approved a property purchase related to a Chinese company starting a wind farm project near an Air Force training base, the state of Texas took action that prohibited
New U.S. Legislation Is Latest Effort To Compete with Chinese Shipbuilders
In the midst of a Section 301 investigation against Chinese practices in the shipbuilding and maritime sectors, members of Congress are pushing ahead with legislative efforts to build up the
Biden Administration Issues Proposed Rules Limiting Sale of Chinese Connected Vehicles
Following up on an initial move earlier this year, the Biden administration has issued a proposed rule that would limit the ability to sell vehicles produced by Chinese companies, or
