>>Trade frictions against China
贸促〔2022〕0087号预警信息：The United States made a China-related smart thermostat, load control switch and its componentsFinal ruling on Section 337
Recently, the United States International Trade Commission issued a notice saying that certain smart thermostats, load control switches and their components (investigation code:337-TA-1277) Final decision in Part 337: A preliminary decision made by the Administrative Judge in this case (No.7) No review, that is, termination of listed defendant Xylem Inc. An investigation of Rye Brook, NY。China Yuxidu Intelligent Equipment (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. and others are listed as defendants。
贸促〔2022〕0088号预警信息：Pakistan made the first anti-dumping sunset review final ruling on China-related cold rolled steel plates
Recently, Pakistan's National Tariff Commission issued a notice to make the first anti-dumping sunset review of cold rolled steel plates originating in or imported from China positive final ruling, decided fromFrom January 13, 2021, anti-dumping duties will continue to be imposed on China's products involved in the case for a period of five years (tax rate 13.17%～19.04%);The thickness of the product involved is 0.15毫米～3.Cold rolled coils and flat rolled sheets of iron or non-alloy steel, first and second class, unclad, coated or coated, not exceeding 1250 mm in width, excluding coils and tinplate blackboards for certain types of automobile housings。
贸促〔2022〕0089号预警信息：South Korea China float glass made the fourth anti-dumping sunset review final ruling
Recently, the Korea Trade Commission issued a notice to make the fourth anti-dumping sunset review final ruling on float glass originating in China, and recommended that the South Korean Ministry of Planning and Finance continue to levy products involved in China for a period of time5 years of anti-dumping duties, the tax rate is 36.01%;At the same time, it is recommended to terminate the price commitments entered into with China Glass Holdings Limited and its affiliates。The products involved include flat glass with a thickness of more than 4 mm and colourless and green float glass with a thickness of less than 13 mm。
贸促〔2022〕0090号预警信息：Bulgaria notified that China's export of e-cigarettes was unqualified
On January 12, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food consumer goods (RAPEX), Bulgaria notified that China's export of HOOKA electronic cigarettes was unqualified and required this batch of products to be withdrawn from the market。The product contains excessive nicotine content, does not provide safe use instructions, and does not meet the requirements of the EU Tobacco Products Directive。Alarm number A12/00087/22。
贸促〔2022〕0091号预警信息：Sweden reported China's export of inflatable toys unqualified
1月12日，According to the EU Rapid Alert System for Consumer non-food Products (RAPEX)，Sweden reported that the export of Simuling Sot Pvc Blow-up Leksak-Uppblasbar delfin inflatable toy (dolphin shape) from China was unqualified，Ask the e-commerce platform to remove this product。The product contains excessive DEHP and DINP, which does not meet the requirements of EU REACH regulations。Alarm number A12/00079/22。
贸促〔2022〕0092号预警信息：Malta recalls remote-control music car toys exported from China
On January 11, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food consumer goods (RAPEX) news, Malta recalled the export of Beilexing remote control music car toys (bee shape) from China.。The solder of the product contains excessive lead and cadmium, and the plastic material of the protective tube contains excessive DEHP and BBP, which does not meet the requirements of the EU REACH regulation and the EU RoHS 2 directive。Alarm number A12/00075/22。
贸促〔2022〕0093号预警信息：Switzerland reported that the lid of the glass jar exported from China is not qualified
On January 11, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for food and feed (RASFF) news, due to the detection of dioctyl terephthalate and the migration of epoxy soybean oil, Switzerland notified China that the export glass jar lid was not qualified, requiring related products to no longer be put on the market。The type of notification is the Attention Notification number 2022.0188。
贸促〔2022〕0094号预警信息：Japan reports that Chinese exports of fried egg salad are unqualified
On January 11, according to the official website of the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, because the product was positive for E. coli, the Osaka Quarantine Office notified that the fried egg salad exported by China Weihai Civilization Food Co., LTD. (frozen food) was unqualified。
贸促〔2022〕0095号预警信息：Japan reports that roasted peanuts exported from China are unqualified
On January 11, according to the official website of the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, due to the detection of aflatoxin in the product, the Fukuoka Quarantine Office notified that the roasted peanuts with skin exported by China Rushan ZENHUA Marine Food Technology Co., Ltd. were not qualified。
贸促〔2022〕0096号预警信息：South Korea has reported that Chinese exports of rattan pepper sauce are substandard
Recently, according to the official website of the Korea Food and Drug Administration, because the product was detected to exceed the benzopyrene standard, the Jingren Department notified that the vine pepper sauce exported by China Hexin Agricultural Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd. was unqualified。It is reported that in South Korea, the benzopyrene content of such products should be in2.Below 0μg/kg。
贸促〔2022〕0097号预警信息：South Korea has reported that Chinese exports of sour chilies are substandard
Recently, according to the official website of the Korean Food and Drug Administration, due to the detection of food additives (saccharin sodium) exceeded the standard, the Busan Department (Shenshentai) notified that the sour pepper exported by China Shandong Duoyuan Import and Export Co., Ltd. was unqualified。It is reported that in South Korea, the saccharin sodium content of such products should be inLess than 1g/kg。
贸促〔2022〕0098号预警信息：Russia has carried out intensive laboratory tests on Chinese frozen duck steak products
On January 13, according to the official website of the Russian Federal Bureau of Zoology, due to the detection of listeria in the product, since January 12, the frozen duck steak products exported by China Lankao Tiandi Duck Industry Co., Ltd. have been strengthened by laboratory testing。
贸促〔2022〕0099号预警信息：Us recalls Chinese-made children's nightgowns
On January 12, the US Consumer Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall of Chinese-made children's nightgowns。The product comes with a belt and a unicorn-like hat with buttons on the inside。The product does not meet the flammability standard of children's pajamas and has the risk of causing burns to children。The CPSC recommends that consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact HulovoX for a full refund。
贸促〔2022〕0100号预警信息：Us recalls Chinese-made all-terrain vehicles
On January 12, the US Consumer Safety Commission (CPSC) imposed a recall on Chinese-made EGL and ACE Youth ATV all-terrain vehicles。The product does not meet federal mandatory safety requirements for ATV, and children can operate it at speeds exceeding the maximum permitted speed, increasing the risk of a crash and causing serious injuries and cuts to children。In addition, the product brake cannot prevent the vehicle from moving at the minimum grade, which risks serious injury or death to the child。The CPSC recommends that consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact EGL Motor for a free repair。
贸促〔2022〕0101号预警信息：France has notified China of substandard exports of children's clothing
On January 12, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food consumer goods (RAPEX), France notified that Chinese exports of children's clothing were unqualified and required e-commerce platforms to delete this product。The drawstring of the product may trap children, and the beads and buttons of the product may fall off, which does not comply with the requirements of the EU General Product Safety Directive and the European standard EN 14682。Alarm number A12/00089/22。
贸促〔2022〕0102号预警信息：Sweden reported that China's export of mini doll toys unqualified
On January 11, according to the EU Rapid Warning System For non-food consumer goods (RAPEX) news, Sweden notified China's export of MiniDocka For Flickor och Pojkar mini doll toys unqualified, requiring e-commerce platforms to remove this product。The product contains excessive DEH and DINP, which does not meet the requirements of the EU REACH regulation。Alert number A12/00077/22。
贸促〔2022〕0103号预警信息：Malta recalls aircraft toys exported from China
On January 11, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food consumer goods (RAPEX) news, Malta recalled the export of Top Power King aircraft toys from China。The plastic material of the product contains excessive DEHP and DBP, which does not meet the requirements of the EU REACH regulation。Alarm number A12/00071/22。
贸促〔2022〕0104号预警信息：The Netherlands reported that the wheat flour exported by China was unqualified
On January 11, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for food and feed (RASFF) news, the Netherlands notified China that the export of wheat seedling powder was unqualified due to the detection of ethylene oxide in the product。The notification type is Warning Notification number 2022.0163。
>>商务部调查通告
Countervailing measures applied to dried corn distillers originating in the United States
Initiate a final review investigation
On January 11, the Ministry of Commerce of China issued a notice, deciding to conduct a final review of the anti-subsidy measures applied to imports of dry corn distillers originating in the United States from January 12。During the period of the final review of countervailing measures, the import of dry corn distillers originating in the United States will continue to be subject to countervailing duties in accordance with the scope of taxable products and tax rates announced by the Ministry of Commerce Announcement No. 80 of 2016。The subsidy investigation period of this review is from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, and the industry injury investigation period is from January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2021。The product belongs to the "People's Republic of China Import and export Tariff" : 230333000 under。All products under this tariff code are products under investigation。Interested parties may submit their written comments to the Trade Remedy Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce within 20 days from the date of this announcement。
Anti-dumping measures applicable to dried corn distillers originating in the United States
Initiate a final review investigation
On January 11, China's Ministry of Commerce issued a notice, decided to conduct a final review investigation of anti-dumping measures applied to imports of dried corn distillers originating in the United States from January 12。During the period of the final review of anti-dumping measures, anti-dumping duties on imports of dry corn distillers originating in the United States shall continue to be imposed in accordance with the scope and tax rate of taxable products announced by the Ministry of Commerce Announcement No. 79 of 2016。The dumping investigation period of this review is from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, and the industry injury investigation period is from January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2021。The product belongs to the "People's Republic of China Import and export Tariff" : 230333000 under。All products under this tariff code are products under investigation。Interested parties may submit their written comments to the Trade Remedy Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce within 20 days from the date of this announcement。
>>企业走出去风险预警
贸促〔2022〕0105号预警信息：马里 Chinese citizens are reminded to step up security precautions
On January 10, a family of Chinese nationals living near Niger City in Bamako, Mali, was robbed of a home, resulting in two injuries, and another 6 million francs in cash and four mobile phones。Recently, the Chinese Embassy in Mali has also received several reports of Chinese citizens being robbed. The Embassy has lodged representations with the Malian national security department and the Bamako police department, asking them to severely punish the perpetrators and take concrete measures to ensure the safety and legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens。
Chinese nationals and Chinese-funded institutions in Malaysia are reminded to further enhance safety awareness and bottom-line thinking, respect local laws, regulations and customs, properly stock up on food, drinking water and anti-epidemic materials, and act prudently and discreetly"Showing your wealth" and going out at night。In case of emergency, please report to the police (17) and contact the Chinese Embassy in Malaysia (+223-78110040) while ensuring your own safety。
贸促〔2022〕0106号预警信息：Pakistan The opposition partyThe PPP plans to stage anti-government demonstrations in late February
Recently, the fifth wave of COVID-19 has spread in Pakistan, and the number of infections has risen rapidly。On January 6, Asif Ali Zardari, chairman of the opposition Pakistan People's Party (PPP), announced that he planned to march from Karachi to Islamabad, the capital, on February 27 to officially launch an anti-government march。Members of the Pakistan People's Party hold a rally to denounce rising inflation outside the Parliament building in Islamabad on Jan. 12。
Recommended locations in Pakistan，Especially the capital Islamabad, Quetta, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Hyderabad, Gwadar port, Rawalpindi and other central urban areas as well as the India-Pakistan border areas，Chinese enterprises and overseas personnel in the recent sensitive period and the next few months，Avoid non-essential travel，Pay attention to safety preparedness and prevention of COVID-19;Appropriately raise the level of security at the premises，Reduce the time spent in crowded public places such as political party facilities and large and medium-sized bus transit hubs;Keep an eye on the latest reports in the local media，Watch for signs of threat from extremists。
贸促〔2022〕0107号预警信息：Türkiye Explosions hit Turkish troops on the border in Shanleurfa province as they fought back inside SyriaYPG militia
Recently, the Turkish Defense Ministry issued a statement saying that an improvised explosive device attack occurred in the town of Akcakale in the southeastern province of Shanleurfa。The explosion occurred in an area close to Turkey's border with Syria。The attack on suspected Kurdish People's Protection Units in Syria (YPG)The YPG militia。In response, Turkey launched a security operation against Kurdish People's Protection Units positions in Syria。
Chinese personnel in major cities in Turkey, especially Istanbul, Ankara and the southeastern border areas, are advised to exercise caution or avoid traveling to the Syrian border during the recent sensitive period and in the coming months16 km range and increased vigilance in other parts of south-eastern Turkey, including Adana province;Pay close attention to traditional media and social media on the latest reports of security incidents and epidemics, stay away from all kinds of gatherings and protests, increase vigilance, and strengthen the security level of the premises。
>>Dynamics of global economic and trade friction
贸促〔2022〕0108号预警信息：Supply chain disruptions and labor shortages continue to plague the U.S. economy
On January 12, the Federal Reserve released a survey of National Economic conditions report that economic activity in the United States expanded moderately, but economic growth in many regions continued to be constrained by supply chain disruptions and labor shortages。By industry, due to the rapid spread of the Omicron strain of the novel coronavirus variant, leisure tourism, hotel accommodation and restaurant dining activities in most jurisdictions have plummeted。Manufacturing expanded broadly, but growth rates varied across jurisdictions。
贸促〔2022〕0109号预警信息：The EU will invest47 million euros to protect the intellectual property rights of smes
The European Commission and the European Intellectual Property Office have launched a new EU Fund for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (smes), which aims to support the European CommissionSme recovery in 2022-2024。The fund has a budget of 47 million euros，Different services will be supported: reimbursement of 90% of IP scanning services paid to EU member States, 75% of trademark and design registration fees paid to intellectual property bodies and 50% of international trademark and design protection fees charged by the World Intellectual Property Organization for 2022, among others。
贸促〔2022〕0110号预警信息：World Bank downgradeGlobal economic growth is expected to reach 4. 4 in 2022.1%
On January 11, the World Bank released its latest Global Economic Prospects report, predicting global economic growth in 2021.5 percent, an increase of 4 percent in 2022.1 per cent, both down 0 per cent from previous forecasts.Two percentage points。The global economy, following a strong rebound in 2021, could jeopardise the recovery in emerging market and developing economies due to new threats from a mutated strain of the novel coronavirus, as well as rising inflation, debt and income inequality, the report said。Moreover, global growth is expected to slow significantly as the previous period of pent-up demand is released and countries' fiscal and monetary support is reduced。
贸促〔2022〕0111号预警信息：巴西Inflation rate in 2021 10.06%, the highest since 2015
On January 11, the data released by the Brazilian Institute of Geographic Statistics (IBGE) showed that the inflation rate in Brazil in 2021 was 10.06%, much higher than the median government control target of 3.75%, the highest since 2015。The data show that skyrocketing fuel prices are the main reason for pushing up Brazil's inflation rate in 2021。
贸促〔2022〕0112号预警信息：Cancellation in SenegalPeanut export tax 2022
Recently, the Senegalese Cabinet meeting issued a communique announcing the cancellationA 30 F/kg peanut export tax in 2022, a move aimed at further promoting peanut exports。