China Issues Discussed in USTR's Trade Policy Agenda / Annual Report
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has released its 2022 Trade Policy Agenda and 2021 Annual Report of the President of the United States on the Trade Agreements Program. The report covers the full range of trade policy issues addressed by USTR. We focus here on the
Where China Stands on Western Sanctions against Russia
Recently, the United States, the European Union and other nations have announced
a wide range of sanctions against Russia. China's initial reaction has been to
criticize the use of these sanctions as a matter of principle, but the extent to
which it will cooperate with the sanctions remains
China Announces Import Measures Related to Myanmar and Lithuania
Recently China announced that it would allow corn imports from Myanmar, while suspending wood imports from Lithuania.
European Parliament, Commission Discuss Prospects for Taiwan BIT
In response to a question from a member of the European Parliament, the European Trade Commissioner appeared to minimize the need for a Taiwan-EU bilateral investment agreement.
Nepal Approves Participation in U.S. Economic Development Grant Seen as BRI Rival
Yesterday, Nepal's government approved participation in a controversial U.S. government development grant that had been caught up in the U.S. - China geopolitical rivalry.
China Says It Will Enhance Support for Export Credit Insurance
A recent document issued by the Chinese government states that it will enhance the use of export credit insurance to stabilize foreign trade, and emphasizes that it will be applied to both domestic and foreign companies equally.
Rural Broadband Group Wants More Money To Replace Huawei and ZTE Equipment
A group of telecommunications companies is making the case that more money is needed to rip and replace Huawei and ZTE equipment.