China Opens Door to Myanmar Green Bananas
China's Customs announced recently that it will start allowing green bananas from Myanmar.
Proposed Legislation Would Promote More Funding for U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy
Two members of Congress have introduced bipartisan legislation designed "to strengthen United States diplomatic and aid presence in the Indo-Pacific" in order to counter the influence of China in the region.
IP Experts Update Development of IP Enforcement in China
During a recent webinar, a group of legal experts discussed the latest developments in intellectual property (IP) law and practice in China, including in the areas of patents, trademarks, trade secrets and antitrust.
U.S. Trade Rep. Tai Testifies at Senate Hearing, Discusses Various China Trade Issues
At a budget hearing before a Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee today, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai was asked questions on a number of trade policy issues, many of which focused on China.
Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Responds to Blinken Speech
In a communique posted on its website last weekend, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs provided a long response to the recent speech on China policy given by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The Chinese response says that Blinken "sought to promote the 'China threat'
Q & A with Inu Manak on WTO Fisheries Subsidies Deal
At the recently concluded WTO Ministerial Conference, one of the key negotiating outcomes was a new agreement on fisheries subsidies. China is a leading provider of these subsidies, so the scope of the disciplines in this new agreement is of great importance to Chinese policymakers. At one point in the
To Boost Economy, Local Governments in China Announce Various Subsidy Programs
In an effort to respond to the central government's call to expand domestic demand, local governments have kicked off various subsidy programs to boost sales of home appliances and electronic gadgets, as well as other consumption.