30 Apr 2024
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Starting in December, China can legally apply counter-tariffs against its trade partners.
That's because on Friday the national legislature (NPCSC) passed the Tariff Law, effective December 1.
Some context: The legislature holds sole legal authority over taxation. But in practice, the State C...
May 17, 2024
Beijing is pushing for improvements to the recycling system to boost its consumer goods trade-in initiative. ICYDK: The State Council launched the initiative in March, but it has reportedly failed to take off in some localities due to the rock-bottom… Read More »
May 17, 2024
You’re tired of hearing it, we’re tired of saying it, but China-Russia ties are stronger than ever. On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin touched down in Beijing. Following extensive talks with Xi Jinping, the two leaders released a humongous joint… Read More »
May 17, 2024
To drive decarbonization, officials want greater visibility into the full scope of companies’ emissions. On Monday, an environment ministry (MEE) official revealed that the ministry will push enterprises and financial institutions to implement full life-cycle carbon accounting (FLCA). Some context:… Read More »