New U.S. Bill Would End Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China
New legislation introduced by a group of conservative House Republicans would get tougher on China in a number of areas, including trade and investment.
China's Government Work Report: Priorities for 2024
In the government work report delivered today at the opening of the National People’s Congress, Chinese Premier Li Qiang outlined 2024 policies of opening up, trade talks, and key sectors that the government will focus on.
U.S. House Committee Members Discuss Chinese Auto Competition
Two members of a key House Committee dealing with China issues were recently asked about the threat of Chinese auto imports, and responded by reiterating the calls for action they made last year.
Australia Makes Submission on Chinese Cross-Border Subsidies in EU-Indonesia WTO Dispute
A recent WTO complaint filed by Indonesia against EU countervailing and anti-dumping duty measures on Indonesian steel imports involves several claims related to subsidies provided by the Chinese government. Australia, acting as a third party in the dispute, has now weighed in with a submission arguing that the subsidies are
New Chinese SPS Announcements for Food Imports in February
China's Customs made multiple announcements last month that involve new sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures, import bans, and the lifting of existing import bans on plant and animal products from Italy, Spain, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and other nations.
U.S. House Ports Hearing Raises Concerns about Chinese Cranes
At a Congressional hearing last week, Rep. Carlos Giménez (R-FL) continued his efforts to raise concerns about Chinese cranes operating at U.S. ports, pressing Biden administration officials on the seriousness of the threats.
U.S. and Taiwan Reaffirm Pledges on Trade and Tax
On the sideline of the WTO's Ministerial Conference last week, U.S. officials and politicians met with Taiwan's trade officials to discuss upcoming trade talks and tax arrangements.
