>>Trade frictions against China
贸促〔2022〕0062号预警信息：India terminates anti-dumping measures against tetrafluoroethane from China
Recently, the Tax bureau of the Indian Ministry of Finance issued a circular saying that the termination of the import of goods originating in or imported from ChinaCurrent anti-dumping measures for 1,1,1, 2-tetrafluoroethane。
贸促〔2022〕0063号预警信息：India terminates anti-dumping measures against China-related hot-rolled steel plate products
Recently, the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a notice that the anti-dumping sunset review of alloy or non-alloy hot rolled steel plate products originating in or imported from China, Japan, South Korea, Russia, Brazil and Indonesia made final recommendations, decided not to continue to impose anti-dumping duties on the products involved in the above countries。
贸促〔2022〕0064号预警信息：The United States launched the fourth anti-dumping sunset review investigation on Chinese-related polyester staple fibers
Recently, the US Department of Commerce issued a notice to launch the fourth anti-dumping sunset review investigation on polyester staple fibers imported from Taiwan and South Korea。At the same time, the United States International Trade Commission launched an anti-dumping sunset review of the case industry damage investigation。Stakeholders shouldSubmit a response to the U.S. International Trade Commission by February 2, and submit comments on the adequacy of the response to the case to the U.S. International Trade Commission by March 18 at the latest。
贸促〔2022〕0065号预警信息：South Korea imposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese polyester fully stretched silk
Recently, the South Korean Ministry of Strategy and Finance issued an announcement, according to the Ministry of Strategy and FinanceOrder No. 888, the official imposition of anti-dumping duties on polyester fully stretched silk originating in China, measures effective from January 6, valid for five years。
贸促〔2022〕0066号预警信息：South Korea continues to engage with ChinaAnti-dumping duties are imposed on PET films
Recently, the South Korean Ministry of Strategy and Finance issued an announcement to continue to import from Taiwan, Thailand and the United Arab EmiratesPET film anti-dumping duty, valid for 5 years。
贸促〔2022〕0067号预警信息：Madagascar has issued a final ruling on the interim review of safeguard measures for pasta related to China
Recently, Madagascar's investigation authority issued a final ruling on the interim review of safeguard measures on imports of pasta, which includes macaroni, noodles and any other form of pasta, and has decided to maintain the existing safeguard measuresProducts under 19021100, 19021900, 19022000 and 19023000。
贸促〔2022〕0068号预警信息：The United States officially launched China-related knitted shoes337调查
On January 10, the U.S. International Trade Commission voted to initiate a 337 investigation (investigation code: 337-TA-1289) on specific knitted shoes.。
贸促〔2022〕0069号预警信息：The United States made Chinese flocking swabs and their downstream products and methodsFinal ruling on Section 337
1月10日，The United States International Trade Commission issued a notice，Final decision on certain flocking swabs and their downstream products and methods (Investigation code: 337-TA-1279) Part 337: Termination of U.S. Registration Patent No. 9,011,358 Seventh complaint, 9,173,779 Complaints 5 and 19, 10,327,741 Investigation of the eighth complaint。Wuxi Wuxi Life Science and Technology Co., LTD., Jiangsu Jiangsu Changfeng Medical Industry Co., LTD., Shenzhen Mareklin Technology Co., LTD., Guangdong Province, China, Jiangsu Beitech Biotechnology Co., LTD., Hunan Runmei Gene Technology Co., LTD., etc., are named defendants。
贸促〔2022〕0070号预警信息：The United States has automatically detained the export of enoki mushrooms to China
On January 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated its import alert, in which it imposed automatic detention measures on the mushroom products exported by Tianhua Modern Agriculture Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, China, due to the detection of listeria。Alert number 99-23。
贸促〔2022〕0071号预警信息：U.S. and Canada recall Chinese-made ATVs
Recently, the U.S. Consumer Safety Commission (CPSC and Health Canada have announced a recall of the Taiwan-made Polaris 2020 Outlaw 110 EFI Youth All-terrain vehicle。Product fuel may leak and pose a fire hazard。The CPSC and Health Canada advise consumers to stop using the product immediately and contact Polaris Net Sales for a free repair。
贸促〔2022〕0072号预警信息：Belgium recalls face masks from China
On January 10, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food consumer goods (RAPEX) news, Belgium recalled the export of DuoYou masks (model: DY-9) from China.。The filtration efficiency of the product is insufficient and does not meet the requirements of the EU Personal Protective Equipment Regulation (PPE) and the European EN 149 standard。Alert number 12/00054/22。
贸促〔2022〕0073号预警信息：Sweden reported China's export of inflatable dice unqualified
On January 10, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food consumer goods (RAPEX) news, Sweden notified China's export Slumpmassiga uppblasbara tarningar large pneumatic dice were not qualified, requiring sellers to withdraw the product from the market。The plastic material of the product contains excessive TBT, DEHP and DINP, which does not meet the requirements of the EU REACH regulation。Alarm number A12/00052/22。
贸促〔2022〕0074号预警信息：South Korea reported that China's export of spicy spicy pot base unqualified
Recently, according to the official website of the Korea Food and Drug Administration, because the product exceeded the standard of benzoic acid, the Jingren Department notified China Weihai Hanweille Food Co., Ltd. that the spicy spicy pot bottom material exported was unqualified。It is reported that benzoic acid cannot be detected in such products in Korea。
贸促〔2022〕0075号预警信息：South Korea has reported that Chinese exports of kitchen products are substandard
Recently, according to the official website of the Korea Food and Drug Administration, due to the unqualified product inspection, the Jingin Department (Gimpo) notified that the kitchen supplies (enamel material) exported by China Liji Enamel Factory Co., Ltd. were unqualified。
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Imported monoalkyl ethers of ethylene glycol and propylene glycol originating in the United States
Final ruling on anti-dumping investigation
On January 10, the Ministry of Commerce of China issued a notice to make a final ruling on the anti-dumping investigation of the import of related ethylene glycol and propylene glycol monoalkyl ether from the United States, and decided to impose anti-dumping duties on the import of related ethylene glycol and propylene glycol monoalkyl ether from the United States from January 11, valid for five years。Among them, the anti-dumping duty rate of the United States Dow Chemical Company is 57.4 percent, compared with 65 percent for other U.S. companies.3%。This product is subject to the Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China: 29094400 and 29094990。Other products that are not listed in the specific product range under the above tariff number are not within the scope of this investigation。
Imported monoalkyl ethers of ethylene glycol and propylene glycol originating in the United States
Final ruling of countervailing investigation
On January 10, China's Ministry of Commerce issued a notice to make a final ruling on the anti-subsidy investigation into the import of ethylene glycol and propylene glycol monoalkyl ethers from the United States。In view of the specific circumstances of this case, the Ministry of Commerce has decided not to implement anti-subsidy measures on the import of the relevant ethylene glycol and propylene glycol monoalkyl ethers from the United States。This product is subject to the Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China: 29094400 and 29094990。Other products that are not listed in the specific product range under the above tariff number are not within the scope of this investigation。The interested party may apply to the investigating authority for review in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Anti-Subsidy Regulations。
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贸促〔2022〕0076号预警信息：Democratic Republic of the Congo Many places in eastern China have been attacked for days, and Chinese enterprises and businessmen have been violently robbed
At present, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is in the fourth wave of COVID-19, the number of infections is still increasing, and the capital Kinshasa has become an epidemic“震中”。In addition, as of mid-December 2021, the DRC has reported more than 1.3 million typhoid cases and more than 500 deaths。On 5 January, a homemade explosive device was detonated at a local market in Oicha, 30 km north of Beni City in North Kivu province。On 4 January, in the Uvira Highlands of South Kivu province, the army was attacked by the illegal armed group Makanika-Twigwaneho。On January 2, a Chinese merchant was invaded by four armed robbers in the Mousonpo area of Coluvezi City, the capital of Lualaba Province. Due to proper handling, no casualties and property losses were caused。On December 29, 2021, two armed robberies of Chinese-funded enterprises occurred in the city of Koluvezi, capital of Lualaba Province。On December 27, 2021, during the reception of an official inspection in the Chibuyi mining area of a Chinese enterprise in Eastern Kasai Province, a large number of local people poured into the concentrator, and empty oil drums, tailings and other items were robbed。
It is recommended to be stationed throughout the Democratic Republic of Congo，In particular, the capital Kinshasa, North Kivu, South Kivu, Ituri, Hautkatanga, Lualaba and other provinces，Chinese personnel during the recent sensitive period and in the coming months，The epidemic prevention and control measures announced by the local government should be strictly observed，Avoid or exercise caution when traveling to traditional high-risk and sensitive areas and areas with high epidemic incidence，Pay close attention to local media reports on security incidents, rallies and protests, and the development of the epidemic，Be on alert，Avoid unnecessary outings;The accommodation is regularly ventilated and disinfected，Reserve enough daily necessities and epidemic prevention materials in advance，Raising the level of security at the site;Purchase life and property insurance in advance，Introduction of crisis management solutions for kidnapping attack prevention。
贸促〔2022〕0077号预警信息：Cambodia Casino workers in Phnom Penh went on strike and Chinese citizens were robbed by bikers near the Russian embassy
Recently, the number of cases in Cambodia infected with the Omicron variant has continued to increase。Since December 18, 2021, hundreds of laid-off casino employees have held a rally outside the Grand Hotel in Phnom Penh to denounce labor rights violations。The union called for a strike after fruitless negotiations。On January 4, near the Russian Embassy in Chamkamorn district of Phnom Penh City, a Chinese citizen was robbed by two bikers, who robbed his handbag and quickly fled the scene。
Recommended locations throughout Cambodia，Especially the capital Phnom Penh, West port and other areas，Chinese personnel in the near future and in the coming months，Travel to traditionally sensitive areas should be exercised with caution or avoided，Pay attention to safety precautions，Pay close attention to the latest media reports on the security situation and the development of the epidemic;Reduce non-essential travel，Comply with local laws and regulations，Avoid talking about ethnic and social sensitive topics，Take necessary precautions，Keep an eye out for unusual and suspicious people around the premises，Enhanced security at the premises and accompanying premises。
贸促〔2022〕0078号预警信息：Argentina Protests in the eastern provinces against authorisation of oil exploration in the Argentine Sea have been violent in many places
At present, the Greater Buenos Aires region, including the capital city of Buenos Aires, is still the most severely affected area, and the epidemic situation in Cordoba Province and Mendoza Province is also very serious。At present, many provinces in Argentina have begun to implementThe "health pass" policy can only be applied by residents who have completed the full course of COVID-19 vaccination。On 7 and 8 January, environmental rallies were held in Buenos Aires, Entre Rios and Santa Fe provinces to protest against the authorization of oil exploration in the Argentine Sea。On 4 January, a shooting occurred in the city of Mapp, Mendoza Province。On 3 January, an armed assault occurred at a bar in the community of Union, El Soberbio, Misiones Department。On December 31, 2021, it was learned that a Chinese supermarket in the Placa Winkul district of Neuquen Province was recently robbed at gunpoint。
Recommended locations throughout Argentina，Especially the capital Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Rosario, La Plata and other central cities，Chinese institutions and overseas personnel should strictly implement relevant prevention and control measures，Avoid related legal risks;Chinese-funded enterprises should take necessary precautions，Keep an eye out for unusual and suspicious people around the premises，Increase the security level of the premises，Make emergency plans for demonstrations and riots，And purchase relevant specific insurance protection in advance，To reduce possible economic losses。
贸促〔2022〕0079号预警信息：Nigeria Chinese citizens are advised not to travel to Borno and Yobe States in the near future
At present, the security situation in Nigeria has become more severe and complex, with frequent terrorist activities in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa and other states, and vicious security cases such as armed kidnappings and robberies in Ogun, Kogi, Kaduna, Zamfara and Niger States。
Chinese citizens are advised not to travel to Niborno, Yobe, Adamawa, Ogun, Kogi, Kaduna, Zamfara, Niger and other states in the near future. Chinese citizens and institutions already there should be moved to safe areas as soon as possible and travel to other parts of Nigeria with caution。In case of emergency, please report to the police and contact the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria。Consular Protection and Assistance Telephone number of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria:+234-(0)8065842688。
贸促〔2022〕0080号预警信息：Maldives Opposition supporters in Male protested, demanding reduced military cooperation with India
January 5th and 7th，Outside the offices of the opposition Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) in Male, the capital of the Maldives，A series of rallies by opposition supporters have led to violent clashes，Asked the authorities to reduce contacts with India in areas such as military cooperation;Police have set up roadblocks on nearby roads，At least 29 demonstrators were arrested。Such protests are expected to continue in the near term。Earlier, front-line health workers from the Maldivian Health Emergency Command Centre gathered outside the Ministry of Health in Male, the capital, to protest against the government's underpayment, mispayment or late payment of subsidies。
Recommended locations throughout Maldives，Especially the capital Male, Adu city and other central cities，Chinese personnel in the near future and in the coming months，Travel to affected and traditionally sensitive areas should be exercised with caution or avoided，Be on alert，Strict travel management;Avoid sensitive areas such as government institutions, military and police service facilities and religious sites，Avoid talking about politically and socially sensitive topics;In case of public assembly, demonstration group，Evacuate quickly，Avoid demonstrations that escalate into violence。
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贸促〔2022〕0081号预警信息：The foreign exchange Windows of Kazakh banks are closed
On January 9, the National Bank of Kazakhstan announced that the foreign exchange Windows of all banks were temporarily suspended for security reasons。Kazakhstan's financial banking system will be gradually restored according to the importance of social needs, and the National Bank of Kazakhstan will take measures to resume foreign exchange market transactions and international payments and transfers as soon as possible。
贸促〔2022〕0082号预警信息：Nepal reviews trade integration strategies to boost exports
Recently, the Government of Nepal is reviewing Nepal's trade integration strategy for the third time(NTIS)。Currently, products listed by NTIS in Nepal include cardamom, tea, ginger, yarn, carpets, cashmere, medicinal materials, textiles, footwear and leather。Nepal's Trade and Export Promotion Center said the trade deficit surged due to poor exports of listed products。Nepal's industrial and commercial supply department said it would integrate new products with more advantages to boost exports。
贸促〔2022〕0083号预警信息：The Vietnamese government has proposed to parliament a reduction in value-added tax on some goods and services
Recently, the Vietnamese government proposed to the National Assembly to change the value-added tax rate on some goods and services from10% is lowered to 8%, but some goods and services with development advantages such as telecommunications, finance, banking, insurance, real estate management, and metal products manufacturing are excluded。
贸促〔2022〕0084号预警信息：Belarusian beef and its products are permitted to be exported to China
Recently, the General Administration of Customs of China issued a notice to allow the import of Belarusian beef and its products that meet the inspection and quarantine requirements。And the relevant requirements will be published。
贸促〔2022〕0085号预警信息：India will allow US pork imports for the first time
On January 10, US Trade Representative Susan Deitch and US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said India had agreed to allow US pork and related products to be imported into India。Mr Vilsack said the agreement was the culmination of two decades of efforts to gain access to the Indian market for US pork。
贸促〔2022〕0086号预警信息：The South Korean government will take steps to accelerate progress towards carbon neutrality
Recently, the South Korean government issued the"The 2022 Economic Policy Direction, which plans to add carbon-neutral areas to the "New Growth and Autonomous Technology Plan," offers tax credits of up to 40 percent to Korean companies that are included in the plan。At the same time, hydrogen energy-related technologies are listed as national strategic technologies, and the government will continue to study and provide more preferential tax policies。