Panel in WTO Complaint Brought by Australia against Chinese Wine Tariffs Notifies Timing for Issuance of Report
A WTO panel hearing Australia's complaint that Chinese anti-dumping measures on wine violated WTO rules has made an official communication regarding the timing of the issuance of its report.
Chinese Rules on Security Review of Data Outflows Take Effect; More Information on the Review Released
As China's new rules on data exports take effect today, some data will need to pass an official assessment in order to be transferred abroad. To assist the implementation, the Chinese internet watchdog released more information to help companies navigate through the procedure.
Commerce Department Suspends Belgian Company's Exports over Sales to Chinese Entities
Yesterday, the U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security ("BIS"), through its Office of Export Enforcement ("OEE"), suspended the export privileges of a Belgian company and its owner for 180 days for attempting to sell sensitive technology to Chinese entities, in violation
Australian Senator Calls Out Didi for Cybersecurity and Privacy Breaches
In recent weeks, Australian Senator James Paterson has pressed Chinese ride sharing company Didi on its privacy policies as they relate to Australian customers.
WTO Panel Suspended after Chinese Restrictions on Canadian Canola Seeds Removed
In response to the removal of Chinese restrictions on its canola seed exports, Canada has requested the suspension of its WTO complaint on this matter and the WTO panel has agreed to this request.
China Allows More Imports from Brazil
China's Customs agency is allowing more imports of goods from Brazil, with new guidelines for imported soybean meal and orange fiber pellets.
Prospects for Chinese Mining of Lithium in Mexico
The Mexican government is moving towards more state involvement in the mining of its natural resources, including lithium. This policy shift will have implications for Chinese companies that have signed lithium mining contracts in Mexico.