Huan Zhu
China and Mongolia to Step up Bilateral Trade
The two leaders of China and Mongolia met on Monday, agreeing to further cooperation on trade and connectivity, as well as the development of the China-Mongolia-Russia Economic Corridor.
China Opens Door to More Food Imports from ASEAN
China's Customs agency recently issued regulatory requirements for bananas from Indonesia, sweet potatoes from Vietnam, and aquatic products and peppercorns form Cambodia. This came after Chinese officials recently played up the trade relationship with ASEAN countries.
China Extends Tariff Exclusions on Some U.S. Imports
China's Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council announced that it will again extend tariff exclusions on some U.S. goods that were subject to retaliatory tariffs as a response to U.S. Section 301 tariffs.
New Proposed Changes to Chinese Competition Law
China's market regulator, the State Administration for Market Regulation, recently released a draft to revise the Anti-Unfair Competition Law, adding new rules to rein in unfair competition in the digital economy and enhancing the level of penalties for violations.
China Allows More Food Imports from Pakistan and Belarus
In November, China issued regulatory requirements that will allow imports of cherries from Pakistan and wheat flour from Belarus, in addition to other food products from these countries.
Beijing Outlines 17 Measures to Revive Industrial Sectors
Yesterday, three Chinese government agencies outlined 17 measures for different sectors and regions to "revive" the industrial sector of the economy, including the use of government funds to expand investment, and policies to stabilize foreign investment and exports. This came at a time when China faces economic pressures
China and Japan Agree to Revive Economic Talks
The leaders of China and Japan agreed to revive a high-level economic dialogue last week, and to strengthen cooperation in health care, the green economy, and other sectors. While it remains to be seen how much will be delivered, this may signal that both sides want to prevent the already