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.
Problems with Appointments to WTO Group of Subsidy Experts Continue; Taiwanese Candidate Added to Mix
The political difficulties that arose in relation to appointing a Chair of the WTO's GPA Committee may be continuing in the context of appointments to the WTO's subsidy expert group.
China Fines Mintz for Illegal Survey Activities
Last month, the Beijing government issued a ruling that imposes a US$1.5 million penalty on due-diligence firm Mintz, and provided some details on the legal reasoning behind the investigation that shocked many western businesses and observers.