China Allows Imports of Citrus Fruit from Zimbabwe
As of July 1, China started allowing imports of citrus fruit from Zimbabwe, the first kind of fresh fruit authorized for import from Zimbabwe.
Chinese IP Agency Kicks Off Work to Create IP "Highlands"
China's National Intellectual Property Administration (NIPA) recently announced a plan to establish demonstration zones for intellectual property rights (IPR) protection by 2025.
U.S. Senators Call for FTC Investigation of TikTok
The efforts of various U.S. government actors to go after TikTok for its use of data have expanded again, with two U.S. Senators now pushing for a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigation.
Think Tank Scholar Comments on China's CPTPP Accession Application
In a recent policy brief, trade policy expert Jeffrey Schott offered some commentary on China's accession process for the CPTPP.
NASA Chief and Chinese Ministry Exchange Criticisms on Moon Policies, IP Theft
U.S. and Chinese officials recently offered some heated criticisms of each other's policies and behavior in their respective space programs, indicating a long-term area of tension between the two countries.
NCAFP Report Highlights "Pessimistic" Views toward U.S.-China Relations among Experts; Says Bilateral Relationship Needs a Rebalance
A report issued by the National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP) highlighted divergent views and shared concerns between U.S. and Chinese professionals over current U.S.-China relations, and underscored that "immediate discussion" is warranted to explore "how to rebalance the bilateral economic relationship."
Australian Senator Presses TikTok on User Data after TikTok Response to U.S. Senators
TikTok's written response to a group of U.S. Senators on the issue of how it handles the data of U.S. users has triggered a follow-up letter from an opposition Senator in the Australian Parliament.