Huan Zhu
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
To Rein In Illegal IP Practices, Chinese IP Agency Sets Out Penalties
Earlier this year, China's intellectual property agency issued a new document that attempts to use administrative penalties to address unlawful acts in the area of intellectual property, such as malicious trademark registration and patent application using fraudulent data.
China Supports Companies Listing Overseas, Says Vice Premier
At a recent meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Committee under the State Council, Chinese Vice Premier Liu He said that the Chinese government supports companies listing overseas, and is making progress on working with the United States to find a "specific cooperation plan" to bridge legislative