UK Government Sued on Xinjiang Forced/Prison Labor Imports
In a hearing before Britain’s High Court this week, a Uyghur rights group argued that the British government has failed to investigate the importation of cotton produced with forced labor in Xinjiang, in violation of UK law.
Local Chinese Government Issues Supporting Rules for Cross-Border E-Commerce
A district government in Shenzhen has rolled out new measures to support the development of cross-border e-commerce, focusing on "attracting investment, supporting logistical and technological development, strengthening financial services," and other areas, using incentives such as rewards, subsidies and other policy tools.
Data Storage Company Seagate Responds to Allegations of Export Control Violations
An Ireland-based company called Seagate confirmed that it received a letter from the U.S. government about violating U.S. export controls related to sales to Chinese firms.
Questions and Replies on China's WTO Subsidy Notifications
As part of the transparency process under the WTO's SCM Agreement, China recently responded to questions from a number of governments on the subsidy programs it has notified.
European Commission Chief Trade Enforcer Comments on China Disputes
At a European Parliament hearing yesterday, the European Commission's Chief Trade Enforcement Officer discussed two WTO complaints the EU has brought against China recently.
China Further Regulates E-Cigarettes with Taxes
Chinese government agencies recently announced that they will raise the consumption tax for e-cigarettes, both domestic products and imports.
Beijing Rolls Out New Measures To Support Foreign Investment
China's planning agency released a series of measures to support foreign investment in key sectors, including advanced manufacturing and modern services.