Huan Zhu
Chinese Trade Development Plan Envisions Expanding Foreign Trade over the Next Five Years
Last month, China’s State Council approved the 14th-Five-Year-Plan on High
Quality Development of Foreign Trade
[http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/zhengceku/2021-11/24/5653009/files/2b503a03727a459eb49fe8e620461744.pdf]
(link in Chinese), which is the development plan for trade over the period of
2021-2025. The document
Business Groups Comment on Chinese Proposal for Security Assessment of Data Exports
Previously, we reported
[https://www.chinatrademonitor.com/china-proposes-measures-on-security-assessment-for-data-exports/]
that China released a draft measure entitled Measures on Security Assessment of
Data Exports (数据出境安全评估办法(征求意见稿)
[http://www.cac.gov.cn/2021-10/29/c_1637102874600858.htm] (link in Chinese) and
solicited comments that
China Promises More Debt Relief, Trade, Investment, and Health Support to African Countries
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
China Authorizes New Food Imports from Cuba, Uzbekistan, Central and Eastern European Countries
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.
China Gets Ready for Meeting with African Officials at Forum on China-Africa Cooperation
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,
China Starts Pilot Project to Open Coastal Shipping Routes to Foreign Vessels
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
Taiwan and U.S. Hold Economic Dialogue, Discussing Supply Chains and Other Issues
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,