MOFCOM Press Conferences
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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.
China Presses U.S. Chip Move Through New Geneva Mechanism
Barely a week after high-level trade talks in Geneva aimed at easing bilateral tensions, tensions over export controls have risen. China has sharply criticized new U.S. guidance tightening export controls on Chinese chips, and has initiated the mechanism created by the bilateral talks to address the issue. This could
China's Trade Playbook: Warming Ties with Asia, Talking to EU, Cold Shoulder to U.S.
At today's press conference, China's Ministry of Commerce outlined different plans to deal with different trading partners. While it will continue to enhance supply chain collaboration with Asian countries and engage in negotiations with the EU, it will wait on any trade talks with the United
MOFCOM Update: Investment, BRI, and Japan
At today's press conference, the spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce highlighted several key developments in China's economic strategy, including some updates on foreign investment, expanding outbound investment, and an upcoming China-Japan meeting.
China Vows Retaliation Against U.S. Copper Tariffs
Following a new U.S. investigation on copper imports, China warned of retaliation against potential U.S. tariffs. However, trade data suggests that China may not be the most impacted nation if new duties are imposed, and the references to China in the White House announcement may be exaggerating China&