U.S. Commerce Department Considering CVD Rule Change for Transnational Subsidies
The U.S. Commerce Department has announced a proposed rule that would eliminate the current regulation preventing it from countervailing "transnational" or "cross-border" subsidies, with China's BRI subsidies a likely target of any new countervailing duties.
China-South Africa Sign Agreements on Energy, Investment, and Trade
Chinese President Xi Jinping had a state visit to South Africa this week. After a meeting between the leaders of the two countries, the two sides signed multiple agreements on energy, investment, and trade. China agreed to donate energy power equipment and provide a grant of approximately US$27 million
Exclusive Interview: Africa’s Perspective on China Trade, Investment, and Lending
Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Africa this week, meeting with President of South Africa Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa and co-chairing the China-Africa Leaders' Dialogue. During his visit, Xi emphasized "China-Africa unity and cooperation". What's the outlook for trade relations between China and the continent? How
Hong Kong and Macao Announce Food Bans on Japanese Prefectures
After Japan announced today that it will start discharging wastewater from the Fukushima power plant this Thursday, the Hong Kong and Macao governments quickly responded with decisions to suspend imports from some Japanese prefectures.
U.S. Court Rejects Injunction on Florida Limitation on Chinese Real Estate Purchases
In a lawsuit against a Florida law that restricts real estate purchases by certain people of Chinese origin, a federal judge in Florida has rejected a request for a preliminary injunction to prevent enforcement of the law.
Beijing Suspends Mango Imports from Taiwan
Today, China's Customs agency announced that it would suspend mango imports from Taiwan, citing pest concerns. This is the same justification previously offered by Beijing for bans on Taiwanese sugar apples and wax apples, although the ban on sugar apples has been lifted.
U.S. Sets Preliminary Anti-Dumping Duties on Tin Mill Products from China, Others
Last week, the U.S. Commerce Department issued preliminary determinations in its anti-dumping duty investigations of tin mill products from a number of countries, using what it considered to be an insufficient response from Chinese companies to set much higher duties for them than for companies from other countries.