China and Georgia Sign MOU to Deepen Trade Ties, Upgrade 2018 FTA
Earlier this month, China and Georgia formally concluded negotiations to upgrade their Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a milestone in enhancing their bilateral economic and trade relations.
Nexperia Dispute Developments Bring Geopolitical Fault Lines into Focus
Recent interviews and statements regarding the conflict over Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia (Netherlands) have exposed the divergent strategic priorities of the Netherlands and China, as part of the broader geopolitical split between China and the West. While the Netherlands' decision to invoke a Cold War-era law is driven by fears
China Elements in Recent U.S. Trade Deal Announcements
As the Trump administration continues to announce trade deals, provisions that target China have been a key element of each one. The following substantive issues appear to be important components of one or more of these deals: economic security, non-market practices, forced labor, and restrictions on Chinese products taking advantage
CTM Weekly Newsletter
This past week, CTM covered the following issues.
The Chinese government formally implemented key commitments from its recent trade truce with the United States, issuing a series of official documents to de-escalate economic tensions. The measures include the suspension of export controls on some items, and the lifting of sanitary
The Critical List: Unpacking U.S.-China Mineral Divides
Last week, the U.S. updated its critical mineral list. This piece describes these recent updates, comparing the critical and strategic minerals identified by the United States and China, and indicating which materials are currently subject to China's export control regime.
Several years ago, the U.S. Department
Belgium Raises Concerns with Chinese Anti-Dumping Case on EU Pork and Pork Products
In preparation for the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting of November 17, Belgium has raised the issue of "Chinese Anti-Dumping Investigation on European Pork – The Need for a Level Playing Field," and called for a "coordinated and united approach" in response to the investigation.
China Unveils "Green Trade" Policy to Align Trade and Carbon Goals
China published its first dedicated policy framework for promoting green trade, aiming to align trade growth with the country’s carbon neutrality goals and strengthen its international influence on low-carbon standards.