Huan Zhu
China Opens to Aquatic Imports from Nicaragua
China's customs agency recently published the regulatory guidelines for aquatic imports from Nicaragua, the most recent move by China to bolster bilateral trade after the two countries reestablished diplomatic relations last December.
China's Top Diplomat Complains to Blinken; Next Moves Uncertain
During a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken today, Chinese State Counsellor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the United States to stop trying to contain and suppress China. As it is unlikely that the U.S. will change course at this point, and any Chinese
China Starts Expiry Review of Anti-Dumping Duties on Plastic from Three Countries
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced that it would start an expiry review of anti-dumping measures imposed on polyformaldehyde copolymer (POM copolymer) from South Korea, Thailand, and Malaysia.
China Issues New Catalog To Encourage Foreign Investment
Last week, China issued the 2022 version of the Catalog of Encouraged Industries for Foreign Investment, with a goal of strengthening the supply chain and accelerating technology upgrades in chipmaking, biomass technology, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Beijing Allows More Chinese Medicine Plant Imports from Laos
As China's imports of Chinese medicine material grow this year, Beijing recently announced that it will allow two types of plant imports from Laos, both of which can be used in the making of Chinese medicine.
Local Chinese Government Issues Supporting Rules for Cross-Border E-Commerce
A district government in Shenzhen has rolled out new measures to support the development of cross-border e-commerce, focusing on "attracting investment, supporting logistical and technological development, strengthening financial services," and other areas, using incentives such as rewards, subsidies and other policy tools.
Data Storage Company Seagate Responds to Allegations of Export Control Violations
An Ireland-based company called Seagate confirmed that it received a letter from the U.S. government about violating U.S. export controls related to sales to Chinese firms.