Huan Zhu
China and South Korea Vow to Work on FTA and Supply Chains
High level officials of China and South Korea met this week and discussed ways to strengthen trade ties, including trade negotiations. This meeting came after South Korea expressed interest in the U.S.-led alliance Chip 4, which is designed to counter China's role in the semiconductor supply
China Criticizes U.S. CHIPS Act, Questioning WTO-Consistency
As President Biden signed the CHIPS Act of 2022 yesterday, Chinese government officials and trade associations expressed their opposition to specific aspects of the law, calling it an example of "US’s practice of economic coercion" and raising questions as to whether it is consistent with WTO rules.
China Begins to Sell Pears to Ecuador
China's Customs agency recently set out guidelines for its exporters to sell fresh pears to Ecuador.
China To Lower Tariffs on More Goods from LDCs
The Chinese government announced that it will lower tariffs on more imports from 16 least developed countries, effective on September 1.
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.