Previously, we reported [https://www.chinatrademonitor.com/china-gets-ready-for-meeting-with-african-officials-at-forum-on-china-africa-cooperation/] that the 8th Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC 8) was held this week in Dakar, Senegal. During the conference, Chinese President Xi Jinping promised to provide some debt relief and engage more with African countries on health, poverty

China’s Customs has announced that it will allow imports of aquatic products from Cuba, lemons from Uzbekistan, and frozen fruits from Central and Eastern European Countries. Under the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) No. 92 Notice [http://www.customs.gov.cn/customs/302249/302266/302267/4020560/index.

The 8th Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC 8) takes place on November 29 and 30. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Commerce Secretary Wang Wentao will attend the conference in Dakar, the capital of Senegal. A number of topics are likely to be discussed there, including

Recently, China’s State Council approved a pilot project to open some ports for foreign vessels to operate coastal shipping. The project will last for three years, until December 31, 2024. The details of the new policy are still under development and therefore how many foreign shipping companies can benefit

On November 23, the United States and Taiwan met for the second annual U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue (EPPD). The two sides discussed supply chain issues in multiple sectors, including semiconductors, health products, and electric vehicles. The U.S. side was led by Under Secretary for Economic Growth,

On November 20, China’s State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) issued decisions imposing fines on companies involved in 43 antitrust cases related to anti-competitive practices. Fined companies include major tech companies Alibaba, Baidu, JD, and Tencent. According to the SAMR announcement [http://www.samr.gov.cn/xw/zj/202111/

During a public speech on November 20, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized peaceful coexistence with the United States and cooperation with ASEAN countries.  He also stated that no one should "force any third party to take sides in competition" or "start vicious competition such as decoupling