MOFCOM Press Conferences
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MOFCOM Spokesperson Defends Trade Actions, Calls for Cooperation
At last week's press conference, the spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) defended its recent anti-dumping duties on European pork and other products, accused the EU of misusing trade remedies against Chinese goods, while simultaneously calling for dialogue and cooperation with the European Union.
Chinese Trade Shifts More Toward Emerging Markets
Chinese trade officials from the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) noted that trade with emerging markets now constitutes 65.5% of the nation's total trade, occurring amidst ongoing trade tensions with the U.S. and other developed economies. Year-to-date figures underscore this pivot, with trade volumes with key partners
China Vows Sanctions on Foreign Firms Violating Export Controls
Last week, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) signaled its intent to sanction foreign companies found in violation of its export control measures, particularly those related to strategic minerals and dual-use technologies. It underscores China's commitment to fortifying its export control regime, which has been in the
New Chinese Report Touts Foreign Investment in China
A new report from a Chinese Ministry of Commerce-affiliated think tank paints foreign-invested enterprises as vital engines of the nation's economic modernization, innovation, and export competitiveness. Meanwhile, Beijing vows to stabilize and attract more foreign capital in some key sectors. Despite a rise in the number of new
EU-China Trade Tensions Continue Ahead of 50th Anniversary Summit
Last week, remarks from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on challenges presented by China ignited a strong rebuttal from China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) spokesperson, highlighting the deepening economic and trade disputes between the two global powers. As the EU and China prepare to commemorate 50
MOFCOM Gives Updates on Trade Flows, U.S. Talks, and Export Policies
At today's press conference, the spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce delivered a comprehensive update on the nation's foreign trade landscape and offered general comments on the recent U.S.-China trade talks and Beijing's principles on export controls.
China, U.S. Tensions Rise Over Export Controls
U.S. and Chinese trade officials have gone back and forth with criticisms in recent days, taking each other to task for actions after the Geneva agreement to roll back tariffs and trade restrictions and negotiate a broader trade deal.