09 Nov 2023
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China and the US want to avoid military misunderstandings.
In the past week, officials from the US State Department and the Chinese Foreign Ministry have consulted on key security questions.
On Friday, representatives met in Beijing to discuss maritime issues, including the growing US presence in t...
September 27, 2024
Beijing is stepping in to support China's cattle farmers. On Thursday, the ag ministry (MARA) and seven other central agencies issued a notice on stabilizing the development of the beef and dairy industries. At issue: China has invested heavily in… Read More »
September 27, 2024
China and Australia have taken another step toward getting relations back on track. On Thursday, the macro planner (NDRC) chairman, Zheng Shanjie, met with Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers at the fourth China-Australia Strategic Economic Dialogue (SED) in Beijing. Some context:… Read More »
September 27, 2024
On Thursday, MofCom published a circular answering our burning questions about its landmark anti-discrimination investigation (ADI) into recent Canadian trade restrictions. ICYMI: China announced the first-of-its-kind probe in early September after Canada imposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) and… Read More »