Huan Zhu
China Comments on U.S. Trade Policy during WTO Trade Policy Review
Today and tomorrow, the United States is undergoing the regular Trade Policy Review of its trade policies at the WTO. At today's meeting, Chinese Ambassador to the WTO Li Chenggang put forward some criticisms of various aspects of U.S. trade policy.
Biden Administration Ratchets up Chip Restrictions, Targets YMTC and Others
The Biden administration plans to add more Chinese companies, including a major chip maker, to its trade blacklist. In response, a Chinese official called the U.S. moves "blatant economic coercion and bullying."
Taiwanese Exporters Wrestle with New Mainland Regulatory Requirements
The Taiwanese government is continuing to help food exporters to complete the new regulatory procedures required to export to the mainland, but some companies have decided to leave the market.
New Chinese Rules Rein in Underlying Technologies Used in Deepfakes
Chinese internet regulators published a new regulation on the use of deep synthesis technology, in an effort to combat fake news, illegal information, and crimes.
China Announces WTO Complaint against U.S. Export Restrictions on Semiconductors
MOFCOM announced today that China would file a WTO complaint challenging U.S. export control measures related to semiconductors.
Taiwan Complains about Mainland's "WTO-Inconsistent" Registration Requirement on Seafood and Drinks
Taiwanese officials said last week that China's customs agency's recent move to block imports of seafood, as well as some alcohol and beverage products, from Taiwan violates WTO rules and discriminates against Taiwan. In response, the Taiwanese government may file a WTO complaint, according to these
WTO Panel Finds U.S. Steel/Aluminum Tariffs Violate Trade Rules in Complaint by China/Others
On Friday, a WTO panel issued its findings in respect of complaints brought by China and three other governments against the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, and continued by the Biden administration, on imports of certain imported steel and aluminum, on the basis of "security" concerns. The