China Opens Door to French Pork
As a follow up to the Xi-Macron meeting in April.
China and Russia Aim for More Trade
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin visited China this week and signed several memoranda of understanding (MOUs) in an effort to further expand exports to China, after strong growth in trade over the past two years.
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.