Beijing lowers tariffs on EU pork in final anti-dumping result

China is a friend to the Middle East. That was the message that top diplomat Wang Yi hit during his trip to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan from December 12-15. Some context: China has assiduously courted Middle Eastern countries… Read More »

Beijing is ramping up efforts to stabilize the birth rate. On December 13, the National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) – responsible for overseeing the country’s public healthcare – pledged to “basically achieve” nationwide zero out-of-pocket payments for “in-scope” childbirth costs… Read More »

Is Mexico about to come in for a shellacking courtesy of Beijing? On December 11, Mexico’s senate approved a package of tariffs of between 5% and 50% on Asian imports – which will hit a range of Chinese imports, including… Read More »