To Rein In Illegal IP Practices, Chinese IP Agency Sets Out Penalties
Earlier this year, China's intellectual property agency issued a new document that attempts to use administrative penalties to address unlawful acts in the area of intellectual property, such as malicious trademark registration and patent application using fraudulent data.
FCC Revokes Telecom Services Authority for Two Chinese Companies
Yesterday, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) revoked the authority that had previously been granted to two Chinese telecoms companies to operate certain telecom services in the United States.
UK Parliament Debates Solar Farms, Touching on China Labor Issues
Last week, a UK parliament debate on large solar farms touched on the issue of solar panels made in China with forced labor.
Senate Hearing on Indo-Pacific Economic Issues Addresses China Trade
At a Senate Finance Committee hearing this week entitled The Promise and Challenge of Strategic Trade Engagement in the Indo-Pacific Region, there was discussion among the Senators on the committee and the witnesses about various issues related to China trade.
China Supports Companies Listing Overseas, Says Vice Premier
At a recent meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Committee under the State Council, Chinese Vice Premier Liu He said that the Chinese government supports companies listing overseas, and is making progress on working with the United States to find a "specific cooperation plan" to bridge legislative
U.S. Bans Chinese Brand Li-Ning Products over Use of North Korean Labor
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency recently announced that it would block goods from the Li-Ning Sporting Goods company due to their alleged use of North Korean labor.
European Commission Finds that Chinese Subsidies to Indonesian Producer are Countervailable
In a decision today, the European Commission imposed definitive anti-subsidy duties on imports of stainless steel cold-rolled flat products originating in India and Indonesia at a rate of 7.5% for India and 21% for Indonesia. As part of the investigation related to Indonesia, the European Commission continued