08 Jan 2024
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China continues to beef up its economic lawfare toolbox.
At the end of December, China’s legislature reviewed a draft of the upcoming Tariff Law and added some language to hit back against foreign economic coercion.
Some context: The central government is in the process of overhauling its tax...
May 15, 2024
China's leaders are beefing up a mechanism that will help improve the business environment. The general offices of the Party Central Committee and the State Council recently promulgated policy guidance on strengthening the administrative law enforcement supervision mechanism. On Tuesday,… Read More »
May 15, 2024
Outsiders are taking on senior roles in China’s foreign ministry (MoFA). The latest: On Thursday, Zhao Zhiyuan was appointed one of three assistant ministers of foreign affairs. Why that’s interesting: Zhao didn’t get his first diplomatic posting – as ambassador… Read More »
May 15, 2024
The macro planner (NDRC) wants companies' help identifying problematic policies. On Saturday, the NDRC issued a public notice urging all kinds of businesses to report any laws, regulations, or policies that they believe result in unfair treatment. Submissions are open… Read More »