China Considers Tariff Relief for Critical U.S. Goods
Amidst the ongoing trade tensions with the United States, China is reportedly offering a bit of relief for select U.S. imports from its 125% tariffs. Beijing is actively engaging with the business community to avoid supply chain disruptions, with reports suggesting that exemptions have been implemented for chips, pharmaceuticals
China's Trade Playbook: Warming Ties with Asia, Talking to EU, Cold Shoulder to U.S.
At today's press conference, China's Ministry of Commerce outlined different plans to deal with different trading partners. While it will continue to enhance supply chain collaboration with Asian countries and engage in negotiations with the EU, it will wait on any trade talks with the United
Panel Report Circulated, Notice of Appeal Filed in China IP Enforcement WTO Dispute
The WTO panel report in the China - Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (DS611) dispute, brought by the EU, has now been circulated, and an appeal was filed by the EU.
Panel Composed in China-Türkiye EV/Auto WTO Dispute
The China-Türkiye WTO dispute over EV and automobile tariffs is proceeding to the next stage, with a panel now composed to hear the dispute.
Trade Experts Explore Possibilities for U.S.-China Trade Deal
At a Washington International Trade Association event yesterday, several trade experts discussed U.S.-China trade issues such as the Trump administration's strategy regarding negotiations with China, the view from Beijing, possible components of a deal, and the impact on third countries.
Chinese Students Win Initial Court Victory in Visa Case
Four Chinese students filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California earlier this month challenging the U.S. government's cancellation of their student visas, and a judge recently granted them interim protection.
Beijing Reveals New Work Plan for Services Trade Pilot Program
Beijing unveiled ambitious plans last week, spearheaded by the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), to accelerate market opening across services industries from telecommunications to financial services, in a bid to bolster growth and align with high-standard international trade rules.