Chinese Organizations Submit Comments in USTR Section 301 Investigations
In response to two Section 301 investigations recently initiated by the U.S. Trade Representative's Office, a number of Chinese trade and industry associations have submitted comments and one requested to appear at the hearings.
China Counters Trade Headwinds with New Services Push
At today's press conference, the spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce signaled another push to expand its services sector, as well as to deepen trade ties with Spain and the UAE.
UK Ban on Chinese Turbines Sparks Political Tensions
Last month, the UK's Minister for Energy announced a ban preventing Chinese turbine suppliers from participating in offshore wind projects, further fueling tensions with Beijing.
Public Comments Come in for USITC PNTR Withdrawal Investigation
Public comments submitted in response to a U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) investigation on the withdrawal of Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) for China show a split between supporters and opponents on the possible move.
In February, the USITC announced the PNTR withdrawal investigation. As the USITC explains, its
China's New Rules on Countering Foreign Extraterritorial Measures
Yesterday, China published the Provisions on Countering Unjust Extraterritorial Application of Foreign Laws, another piece of legislation in the growing network of China's sanctions and countermeasures to foreign actions. The new legislation creates a legal framework for addressing the extraterritorial application of foreign measures, effectively bridging the defensive
EU Court Hears Nuctech FSR Lawsuit on Raids, In-Depth Investigation Underway
As a lawsuit on raids conducted by the European Commission on a Chinese security scanner company gets a court hearing, a full-scale investigation of subsidies to the company is moving ahead.
Beijing Unveils New Taiwan Policy Conditioned on Political Loyalty
The Chinese government unveiled a 10-point policy package aimed at deepening integration with Taiwan, a move conditioned on the "1992 Consensus." The package offers a mix of infrastructure links and trade facilitation, and came after Beijing hosted the highest-ranking delegation from Taiwan’s main opposition party last week.