WTO Fight over Taiwanese Nominee for Procurement Committee Chair Resolved
Veteran U.S. trade and procurement lawyer Jean Heilman Grier has reported that there has been a resolution to the disagreement over the appointment of a government official from Taiwan as the Chair of the WTO's Committee of Government Procurement.
China-Central Asia Summit: Consensus on Ministerial Meetings and BIT Upgrades
Xi promised US$3.7 billion financing support and grants; Mirziyoyev proposed multilateral agreement on investment; Berdimuhamedov proposed a mechanism to monitor implementation.
European Commission Issues Report on IP Rights
The report identifies China as "the top priority country," and discusses progress, concerns and areas for improvement and action, and EU action on IP rights in China.
Chinese Citizens Sue Florida Over Real Estate Purchase Law
A new lawsuit in U.S. federal court challenges a Florida law that restricts real estate purchases from several nations, but is particularly harsh with respect to people from China.
MOFCOM Comments on Japan Export Controls and US-Taiwan Trade Deal
MOFCOM spokesperson expressed "firm opposition" against both.
Members of Congress Press Biden Administration on Chinese Cargo Cranes
Chinese cargo cranes in U.S. ports are the latest area of concern for American politicians worried about Chinese spying.
Montana Bans TikTok; TikTok and Influencers Sue
The state of Montana passed a law last week banning TikTok, which is owned by Chinese company ByteDance, from being downloaded within its borders. TikTok and others have now filed lawsuits challenging this ban in U.S. court.