Simon Lester
CTM Weekly Newsletter
This past week, CTM covered the following issues:
In China:
* Supreme Court annual report discusses landmark cases in IP and sanctions
* Saga over licenses for U.S. meat exporters
* New AI labeling rules
* Controversy surrounding CK Hutchison’s port deal
* New data on inbound and outbound investment
In the U.
Chinese Trade Associations Comment on USTR Port Fee Proposals
As part of a hearing in a Section 301 investigation, two Chinese trade associations have submitted critical comments on a U.S. Trade Representative's office proposal for fees related to Chinese ships using U.S. ports.
DJI Motions for Summary Judgment in Chinese Military Designation Case
In a case involving a U.S. Department of Defense designation of Shenzhen DJI Innovation Technology Co., commonly known as DJI, as a "Chinese Military Company," DJI has now filed a motion for summary judgment, arguing that the court should order this designation be removed.
China Moves Forward with WTO Complaint against EU CVDs on EVs
China has filed a panel request in its WTO challenge to the EU's countervailing duties on Chinese electric vehicles.
OpenAI Calls for Chinese AI Ban in Group of Allied Countries
In a submission to the Trump administration, U.S. AI company OpenAI called for the use of export controls to restrict AI diffusion to China through coordination with a group of like-minded countries.
USTR Holds Hearing in China Semiconductors Section 301 Investigation
The Biden administration started a Section 301 investigation on China's policies and practices in the semiconductor industry, and the Trump administration is continuing it, with a likelihood of a determination that will lead to an additional basis for tariffs or other penalties on China.
Russian Fees To Hit Chinese Carmakers
As a result of Western sanctions, Russia's automotive market has seen a significant shift, with Chinese manufacturers gaining ground in recent years. In response, the Russian government has implemented measures to regulate imports and support domestic manufacturers, seeking to push Chinese automakers to localize some of their production