Huan Zhu
China Wants a Close Relationship with South Korea, amidst Pressure from U.S. on Tech
During a recent visit to South Korea, a top Chinese legislator reiterated his hope for strengthening the bilateral relationship, especially in high-tech and supply chains. So far the rhetoric on both sides has been positive, but whether anything concrete will materialize remains to be seen as South Korea is under
Modest Growth of China's Economy in August, But Headwinds Remain
Chinese officials released domestic economic data for August. Stimulus measures have helped boost growth in some sectors, while other sectors are facing more headwinds.
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.
Lithuania and Taiwan Meet To Bolster High-Tech Trade
Lithuanian trade officials and business representatives are visiting Taiwan this week to strengthen trade cooperation in high technology.
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 an endangered porpoise that swims near it. The trade in these products has been from Mexico to China, with the United States sometimes in the middle, and Mexican, Chinese, and American officials have been talking
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 protection of users' rights.