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New Chinese SPS Announcements for Food Imports in November 2024
In November, China's General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the following sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) documents regarding food imports.
Beijing Tightens Export Controls on High-Tech Materials to the U.S.
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced today that it will strengthen controls over exports of some key high-tech dual-use materials to the United States, an action seen as retaliation against the recent U.S. export control measures targeting China. This is a further escalation of the tech war
MOFCOM to Promote Trade, Downplays Impact of De Minimis Revision
Last month, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) unveiled a series of measures aimed at bolstering "steady growth" of trade, including maintaining its momentum in the global e-commerce market. The initiatives come amid growing global trade tensions and shifts in international trade policies.
Overview of China's Sanction Measures Against U.S. Officials
U.S. President-elect Trump's pick of Marco Rubio for Secretary of State has raised questions related to Rubio's sanction status in China, along with broader issues of how these sanctions would apply to sanctioned American government officials.
New Development in China's Export Controls: First Dual-use Item List
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has unveiled a unified list of dual-use items subject to export controls, marking a significant step in streamlining the country's export control regime. The new list, which will take effect on December 1, 2024, aims to consolidate existing regulations and align
China Eases Restrictions on Foreign Strategic Investments
Earlier this month, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and five other agencies jointly released the revised Administrative Measures for Strategic Investment by Foreign Investors in Public Companies. The revision reflects China's ongoing efforts to attract foreign capital while maintaining control over national security and other interests.
China Issues New Guidelines, Aiming for Balance in SEP Antitrust
China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has recently issued new guidelines on standard-essential patents (SEP) as they relate to antitrust, signaling a more stringent regulatory approach to this critical area of intellectual property.