Huan Zhu
U.S. Reinstates Tariff Exclusions for 352 Items
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) recently issued a list of products from China that would be excluded from the Section 301 tariffs. In response, Chinese officials called for the elimination of all the Section 301 tariffs.
US-UK Steel/Aluminum Tariff Deal Involves Scrutiny of Chinese Ownership of UK Company
A recent resolution of a U.S.-UK trade dispute over steel and aluminum tariffs will lead to an audit of the financial records of a Chinese-owned UK steel company, in order to "assess influence from the People’s Republic of China government."
Several African Foreign Ministers Visit China
Recently, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with the foreign ministers of Zambia, Algeria and Tanzania, with the meetings involving discussions of bilateral economic relations, the Belt and Road Initiative, and Ukraine.
Chinese Foreign Affairs Official Comments on U.S. Led Indo-Pacific Strategy
In recent remarks, the Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs referred to the Indo-Pacific Strategy led by the Biden administration as an effort that will "tak[e] the region down the wrong path of fragmentation."
Beijing Cracks Down on Malicious Trademark Registration Related to Winter Olympics
China's IP agency recently rejected over a thousand trademark applications related to the 2022 Winter Olympics that are "malicious", according to an agency announcement.
Chinese Court Issues Interpretation on Unfair Competition Law
The Chinese Supreme Court recently issued a new judicial interpretation on the Anti-Unfair Competition Law, which took effect on March 20. It further clarifies rules on counterfeiting and other acts of unfair competition.
Update on China's Balancing Act on the Russian Invasion and Western Sanctions
Last Friday, President Xi Jinping and President Joe Biden met virtually to discuss a number of aspects of U.S.-China relations, including the situation in Ukraine. This piece provides a rundown on the stated positions of the two governments on the issue, offers an overview of the reaction by