Huan Zhu
European Council Chief Visits China; Internal EU Debate on China Policy Continues
European Council chief Charles Michel visited China last week, during which time he discussed issues related to trade policy and the general business environment with Chinese leaders. The visit is unlikely to change the current EU-China relationship much, as the EU is still internally debating a unified policy toward China.
European Parliament Discusses Business Environment for European Companies in China
At a meeting of the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade, Noah Barkin, the managing editor with Rhodium Group and visiting senior fellow at the German Marshall Fund, talked about the recent trends of European business in China, and Adeline Hinderer, the head of Unit Far East from
MOFCOM Comments on U.S. Electric Vehicle Law and New Telecoms Rules
At a press conference today, a MOFCOM spokesperson offered comments on the new U.S. rules banning Chinese telecoms equipment as well as on the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act.
Chinese Manufacturing, Investment Uncertain Due to Covid Controls
As data on China's manufacturing and service sectors shows a contraction in November, its future as a manufacturing giant and foreign business destination may depend on whether the government can walk a fine line between safeguarding its people's health and safety while resuming most business and
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.