Chinese and Australian Leaders Increase Communication, Trade Ties Improving
Today, Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Australian Prime Minister Albanese on the sideline of the East Asia Summit. In the meantime, the China-Australia first high-level dialogue took place in Beijing. The increase in high level communications shows a thaw in bilateral relations, which has been reflected in China'
U.S. Trade Lawyer Weighs In on Procurement Aspects of New Chinese Foreign Investment Efforts
In a new post, U.S. trade lawyer Jean Heilman Grier, a former USTR official who specializes in government procurement law, has written in detail about the procurement aspects of China's new efforts to attract foreign investment.
Chinese Leaders Say China Will Open More Services Sectors
This statement came after China signed the first FTA that contains negative lists for services trade and investment.
Canadian Government Office to Conduct Forced Labor Investigations for Four More Canadian Companies
A Canadian government office established to oversee corporate behavior will be investigating several Canadian companies with alleged ties to the use of forced Uyghur labor.
Leaders of China and Italy Talk Trade and BRI
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited China this week, and issues related to bilateral trade and the Beijing-led Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) were among the topics discussed.
China Updates WTO on Its Anti-Dumping Actions for First Half of 2023
Pursuant to Article 16.4 of the WTO Anti-Dumping Agreement, China recently provided its semi-annual report of its anti-dumping actions, covering the period January 1 – June 30, 2023.
China Notifies WTO of Emergency Restrictions on Japanese Imports; Japan Objects
Last week, China notified the WTO of its emergency restrictions on Japanese aquatic products based on Japan's discharge of treated radioactive water, and Japan has now raised objections at the WTO.