Huan Zhu
China Allows More Fruit Imports
China's Customs recently announced that it will allow fresh durian from Vietnam and dragon fruit from Ecuador.
China Ratchets Up Sanctions on Taiwan
China has ramped up trade sanctions on Taiwan by curbing additional Taiwanese imports. It also announced sanctions on two foundations and at least four companies for engaging in "separatist activities."
China Suspends Some Imports from Taiwan In Reaction to Pelosi's Visit
With U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arriving in Taiwan today, China's Customs suspended imports from some Taiwanese food companies.
China Announces Trade Concessions and BRI Plans with Afghanistan
Last week, Chinese officials said that China will lower tariffs on most Afghan imports to zero, as part of an effort to increase imports from the nation. They also mentioned plans to expand the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to the country as well.
China's Proposed Procurement Law Applies to SOEs, Could Pave Way for International Agreements
China’s Ministry of Finance (MOF) has issued proposed revisions to its Government Procurement Law (GPL) that extend the provisions to some state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and could pave the way for joining international agreements.
What's in China's New Anti-Monopoly Law?
China's new Anti-Monopoly Law is coming into force tomorrow. The new law adds some provisions on reining in internet giants and on business consolidations. It also imposes harsher punishment for any violations of the law.
Swedish Appeals Court Upholds Government’s High-Risk Vendor Designation of Huawei
A Swedish Administrative Court of Appeal recently upheld a lower court's ruling in support of a government decision to ban Huawei equipment in its 5G market, citing national security concerns.