Simon Lester

Members of Congress Press U.S. Trade Rep. on Chinese EV Imports

Although U.S. imports of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) are practically non-existent right now, several members of Congress who focus on China issues are pushing the Biden administration to take action that they believe would help keep these EVs out of the market in the future. Their proposed method of

Canadian Parliament Considers Investment Review Legislation Amendments

As the Canadian Parliament debates an amended version of its investment screening legislation, concerns about Chinese investment have been prominent, especially from the Conservative opposition.

Australia-China Meetings Conclude, CPTPP Bid under Scrutiny

Following up on meetings held over the last couple of days, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese continued his meetings with Chinese leaders during his visit to China, discussing trade and various other issues.

Eurasian Economic Union Anti-Dumping Investigation on Chinese Imports Could Raise Crimea Annexation Issues

A Ukrainian international trade law scholar has called attention to a novel anti-dumping/international trade law issue involving Crimea's legal status under international law.

Australian Prime Minister, Trade Minister Visit China

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Trade Minister Don Farrell are visiting China, where they have met with Premier Li Qiang in Shanghai and President Xi Jinping in Beijing.

WTO Panel Announces Timetable for EU-China IP Dispute

In a communication dated November 2, and circulated by the WTO today, a WTO panel estimated that it would issue its final report in an EU complaint against certain Chinese IP practices "not before the second half of 2024."

U.S. Senators' "Pollution Fee" Bill Targets China

Last week, two Republican U.S. Senators introduced a bill that targets China, Russia, and other countries whose manufacturing and natural resource processing involve relatively high carbon emissions.
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