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China moves forward on Brazilian sorghum market access
Soybeans aren't the only US ag commodity being hammered by the US-China trade war. On Wednesday, Brazilian officials said China customs (GAC) has given phytosanitary approval to begin importing Brazilian sorghum (Reuters). Officials believe shipments could begin "in the next… Read More »

China to pilot expansion of environmental protection tax
China’s legislature (NPCSC) reviewed a draft amendment to the Environmental Protection Tax Law at its September session, which is set to conclude tomorrow. The amendment will expand the coverage of China’s environmental protection tax to target all types of volatile… Read More »

Sri Lanka secures major yuan-denominated loan from China
The RMB is making more inroads into sovereign debt markets. On Tuesday, Bloomberg reported that Sri Lanka secured a major yuan-denominated loan from China – equivalent to USD 500 million – to restart construction of its long-stalled Central Expressway project.… Read More »