MOFCOM Defends Drone Export Controls and Criticizes U.S. Telecom Equipment Removal
At today's press conference, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) spokesperson He Yadong addressed several issues affecting international trade relations: Drone exports to the U.S. and Europe, Australian lobster imports, and U.S. efforts to remove Chinese telecom equipment.
TikTok Contests Canadian Office Shutdown, U.S. Court Decision
Earlier this week, TikTok announced a court challenge in Canada related to the shutdown of two of its offices, as well as a motion for an injunction to stop a U.S. appeals court decision from taking effect in order to allow the Supreme Court to hear its case related
U.S. Sanctions Chinese Firm, Citizen for Cyberattacks
The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added a Chinese company and a Chinese citizen to its sanctions lists, on the basis of a 2020 firewall compromise.
U.S. Announces New Section 301 Tariffs on Critical Minerals
Today, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced tariff increases under Section 301 for imports of certain tungsten products, wafers, and polysilicon from China.
China Extends Anti-Dumping Duties on Rubber Products
Last month, China's Ministry of Commerce extended its anti-dumping measures on rubber products from Japan and South Korea.
New Data/Recommendations on U.S. Sanctions on China
In a new paper, experts at the Peterson Institute for International Economics have compiled data on U.S. sanctions on China and offer recommendations for U.S. sanctions programs going forward.
Beijing Launches Antitrust Investigation on Nvidia
Today, China's State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) launched an antitrust probe into U.S. chipmaker Nvidia.
