>>Trade frictions against China
贸促〔2022〕0141号预警信息：Turkey's power to China does not exceedA final anti-dumping ruling was made on 15 kW diesel engines
Recently, the Turkish Trade Ministry issued an announcement that the power originating in China does not exceedThe 15 kW diesel engine made a final anti-dumping positive ruling, ruling that the dumping of the products involved caused damage to the domestic industry in Turkey, and decided to levy an anti-dumping duty of 373 US dollars/piece on the products involved, the measures are effective from the date of the announcement, valid for 5 years。The products involved are diesel or semi-diesel, compression combustion piston internal combustion engines, involving Turkish tax number 8408.90.41.90.Products under item 00, except for water-cooled or multi-cylinder engines。
贸促〔2022〕0142号预警信息：The EU launched the second anti-dumping sunset review investigation on sodium gluconate
On January 18, the European Commission issued a notice saying that the French company Jungbunzlauer S.A.The application submitted to initiate the second anti-dumping sunset review investigation on sodium gluconate originating in China。The EU CN code of the product in question is ex 29181600。The dumping investigation period in this case is from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021, and the injury investigation period is from January 1, 2018 to the end of the dumping investigation period。The final award will be made within 12 months, subject to a further extension of 3 months。Interested parties should submit case comments and evidentiary materials within 37 days of the announcement。
贸促〔2022〕0143号预警信息：The United States officially launched the replacement of China-related headlights337调查
On January 18, the U.S. International Trade Commission voted to initiate a 337 investigation (investigation code: 337-TA-1291) into specific replacement headlights.。
贸促〔2022〕0144号预警信息：The United States made on China-related variable speed wind turbine generators and their componentsFinal ruling on Section 337
On January 18, the United States International Trade Commission issued a notice saying that the specific variable speed wind turbine generator and its components (investigation code: 337-TA-1218) made Part 337 final ruling: there is infringement in this case, and issued a limited exclusion order and an injunction to terminate the investigation。
贸促〔2022〕0145号预警信息：Sweden notified that China's export of electric grinding machines are not qualified
On January 17, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food consumer goods (RAPEX) news, Sweden notified that China's export of Nima Japan electric grinding machines were unqualified。The product has insufficient electrical insulation and does not meet the requirements of the EU Low Voltage Directive and the European EN 60335 standard。Alert number INFO/00002/22。
贸促〔2022〕0146号预警信息：Austria notified China that the export of police car toys is not qualified
On January 17, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food consumer goods (RAPEX), Austria notified that China's export of KIK police car toys (model: 1079512) was unqualified。The parts of the product (lamp strip) are easy to peel and do not meet the requirements of the EU toy Safety Directive。Alarm number A12/00122/22。
贸促〔2022〕0147号预警信息：Croatia notified China that the export of plush toys is not qualified
On January 17, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food consumer goods (RAPEX) news, Croatia reported that the export of PLUSH CARTOON MINI plush toys (crocodile shape, model: XW-173) to China was unqualified, requiring the importer to destroy and suspend the ban on this product。The small parts of the product are easy to fall off and do not meet the requirements of the EU Toy Safety Directive and the European standard EN 71-1。Alarm number A11/00015/22。
贸促〔2022〕0148号预警信息：Russian bulletinOverview of imported Chinese fruit and vegetable products in 2021
On January 17, according to the news of the Russian Federal Veterinary and Plant Health Supervision Service, in 2021, the post-Baikal local branch under the Bureau of imports from China reached 13.50,000 tons of fresh fruit and vegetables are under control。Among them, a total of five types of quarantine pests were detected, including mulberry scale, California scale, orange red scale, dodder and western thrips。
贸促〔2022〕0149号预警信息：South Korea has reported that Chinese exports of kelp crispy bamboo shoots are substandard
Recently, according to the official website of the Korea Food and Drug Administration, because the product preservative (sodium dehydroacetate) exceeded the standard, the Jingin Department notified China's Fujian Province Red Sun Boutique Co., Ltd. of kelp crisp bamboo shoot products (spicy) unqualified。Preservatives (sodium dehydroacetate) cannot be detected in such products in Korea.。
贸促〔2022〕0150号预警信息：South Korea reports that dried chili leaves exported from China are not qualified
Recently, according to the official website of the Korea Food and Drug Administration, due to product pesticide residues (pyrifen, pyridinium, carbendazim, humidazole) exceeded the standard, the Busan Department (Shenshentai) notified that the dried pepper leaves exported by China Yanbian Sanhan Products Co., Ltd. were unqualified。It is reported that in Korea, such products in pyrifen, pyridinium, carbendazim should be in0.Below 01mg/kg, prophylaxis should be 0.Below 05mg/kg。
贸促〔2022〕0151号预警信息：South Korea has notified China that its export of green Onions to Qingdao is substandard
Recently, according to the official website of the Korean Food and Drug Administration, due to product pesticide residues (prophylaxis) exceeded the standard, the Busan Department (Shenshentai) notified Qingdao, ChinaThe fresh green Onions exported by PINSHANGPIN Trading Co., Ltd. are not qualified。It is reported that in South Korea, such products should be in 0.Below 05mg/kg。
贸促〔2022〕0152号预警信息：Norway notified China's export of mini flashlights unqualified
On January 19, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food consumer goods (RAPEX) news, Norway notified China that the export of LMNTS Mini lommelykt mini flashlight (model: LM70025) was unqualified, requiring merchants to temporarily stop selling this product。The product solder contains excessive lead and cadmium, which does not meet the requirements of the EU RoHS 2 directive。Alarm number A12/00138/22。
贸促〔2022〕0153号预警信息：Norway reports that China's export of plastic toy boats is not qualified
On January 19, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food consumer goods (RAPEX) news, Norway notified China that the export of Boatfire plastic toy boat (model: S1Q01LX01) was unqualified, requiring merchants to stop selling this product。The solder of the product contains excessive lead and does not comply with the requirements of the EU RoHS 2 Directive。Alarm number A12/00140/22。
贸促〔2022〕0154号预警信息：France recalls motorcycle exports from China
On January 18, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food consumer goods (RAPEX) news, France recalled the benelli TRK502 /TRK502X motorcycles exported from China。The damping device of the motorcycle is defective and does not meet the requirements of the EU certification and market regulation for three-wheeled motorcycles and four-wheelers。Alarm number A12/00125/22。
贸促〔2022〕0155号预警信息：Hungary recalls lamps exported from China
On January 18, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food consumer goods (RAPEX) news, Hungary recalled China's export LED UFO bluetooth crystal magic ball lamps are not qualified。The wiring of the product is not properly fixed and too thin, and the plug size is not suitable, which does not meet the requirements of the EU Low Voltage Directive and the European standard EN 60598。Alarm number A12/00126/22。
贸促〔2022〕0156号预警信息：The Netherlands reported that fresh yams exported from China were unqualified
On January 18, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for food and feed (RASFF) news, the Netherlands notified China that the export of fresh yam products was unqualified due to the detection of imidamine and chloradin in the products。The products have been distributed to other member States。The notification type is Warning Notification number 2022.0337。
贸促〔2022〕0157号预警信息：Portugal reports substandard instant noodles exported from China
On January 18, according to the EU Rapid Alert System for food and Feed (RASFF) news, Portugal notified that Chinese instant noodles exported from China were unqualified due to the detection of unauthorized additive E510。The products have not yet been released to the market and have been detained by the authorities。The notification type is Denial of Entry Notification number 2022.0332。
贸促〔2022〕0158号预警信息：Spain reported that China's export of edible lilies was unqualified
On January 18, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for food and feed (RASFF) news, because the product is an unauthorized new food in Spain, Spain notified that the edible lily exported from China was unqualified。The products have not yet been released to the market and have been detained by the authorities。The notification type is Denial of Entry Notification number 2022.0331。
>>企业走出去风险预警
贸促〔2022〕0159号预警信息：汤加 An eruption of an undersea volcano near the capital could trigger a transoceanic tsunami, or acid rain, and erupt activity that could last for months
On January 14 and 15, the underwater volcano on the island of Hung Aha Apai, 65 km from Nuku 'alofa, Tonga's capital, erupted violently。The violent eruption on January 15 lasted for eight minutes, sent a plume of ash, gas, and water vapor 20 kilometers into the air, and triggered a transoceanic tsunami that affected the entire Pacific coast。The Pacific coast of Chile, Japan and New Zealand and other countries detected a significant tsunami wave, the maximum tsunami amplitude of 1.5米。As of January 17, 80 percent of power has been restored in Nuku 'alofa, Tonga's capital, but the network is still down。Due to the communication interruption, there are no casualties and details of the damage reported so far。According to the Chinese Embassy in Tonga, there have been no Chinese casualties so far。Fiji's environment department warned on the 17th that satellite data showed that the concentration of sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere in Tonga and neighboring countries could lead to acid rain, and people should stay at home when it rains and take measures to prevent rainwater from polluting drinking water。Based on statistical analysis of historical volcanic events, the current eruption could last for weeks or months。
It is recommended to stay all over Tonga，Especially the capital Nuku 'alofa and other places，Chinese personnel in the near future and in the coming months，We should pay close attention to the latest media reports on the epidemic, natural disasters and various security incidents，Be on alert，Pay attention to safety precautions，Travel should be planned in advance，To avoid being affected;Strictly follow the local government of Tonga，And follow the latest instructions from the authorities。
贸促〔2022〕0160号预警信息：Venezuela The opposition has called for a referendum to remove the president from office
On January 17, the Venezuelan opposition MOVER movement called for demonstrations at the offices of the National Electoral Council (CNE) in the capital Caracas and other places across the country, demanding the launch of a referendum to remove incumbent President Nicolas Maduro。Under the constitution, the opposition is allowed to call a recall referendum after the president's mid-term。Earlier, the preliminary results of the re-election of the governor of Barinas state showed that the Venezuelan opposition has won。Opposition demonstrations are expected to increase in the coming weeks and months, and the possibility of confrontation cannot be ruled out。
Recommended locations throughout Venezuela，Especially in central cities such as the capital Caracas and border areas，Chinese personnel in the near future and in the coming months，You should exercise caution or avoid traveling to hard-hit areas, protest hotspots, and traditionally sensitive areas，Pay attention to safety preparedness and prevention of locally transmitted COVID-19;Reserve sufficient basic materials;Appropriately raise the level of workplace and accompanying security;Always carry identification documents with you，Avoid taking photos or videos related to illegal activities, social unrest, economic crisis, etc。
贸促〔2022〕0161号预警信息：The United Arab Emirates Several parts of ABU Dhabi have been attacked by the Houthis, who have warned to stay away from important sites and facilities
On January 17, a fuel tanker exploded in ABU Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, and a fire broke out at ABU Dhabi International Airport (AUH)。Yemen's Houthi armed forces later declared responsibility for the incident, saying that on the same day, a total of five ballistic missile attacks and a large number of drone attacks on a number of important sensitive targets in ABU Dhabi and Dubai, and said that the attack against the UAE was a response to the increasingly intense Saudi-led multinational coalition air strikes in Yemen。At the same time, the Houthi spokesman also warned foreign companies in the UAE, as well as UAE citizens and foreigners working and living in the UAE, to stay away from important local sites and facilities for a period of time in the future, in order to avoid being hit by attacks。
Locations throughout the UAE are recommended，Especially the capital ABU Dhabi, Dubai and other places and major coastal ports，Chinese enterprises overseas personnel in the recent sensitive period and the next few months，The length of stay in crowded public places such as government and military and police service facilities, religious places and educational institutions, and large and medium-sized bus transit hubs should be reduced;Respect local religious and cultural practices，Avoid talking about ethnic, social, political, or religious sensitivities;Strictly follow the relevant bans of the UAE military police Department and the government，And follow the latest instructions from the authorities。
>>Dynamics of global economic and trade friction
贸促〔2022〕0162号预警信息：Korea renews trade relief until next monthPreparations for RCEP taking effect
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOCCI) announced on January 18 that the Cabinet meeting on the same day decided to revise the enforcement decree of the Law on Investigation of Unfair Trade Practices and Control of Industrial damages, which will restructure the trade remedy system for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) to take effect next month。According to the revised bill, RCEP member countries will be included in the Korean free trade agreement's safeguard provisions。
贸促〔2022〕0163号预警信息：Canada's proposed digital tax has been criticised by the US
Recently, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR said in a statement that Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Susan White expressed continued U.S. concerns about Canada's proposed digital services tax in a meeting with Canadian Deputy Trade Minister Scott Morrison。White stressed the importance of Canada fully implementing its commitments under the agreement, including the allocation of tariff rate quotas for dairy products and home shopping。It is believed that the meeting between the United States and Canada was conducted under the situation of intensifying trade frictions。
贸促〔2022〕0164号预警信息：Britain changes its export control policy
The Secretary of State for International Trade has announced that the UK will update a package of measures to ensure that the UK properly responds to the challenges posed by emerging technologies。It includes two aspects: (1) To revise the factors affecting the decision on strategic export control licensing, including fulfilling international obligations, safeguarding national security, and protecting human rights。(2) The Government will take measures to strengthen control over military end-uses。
贸促〔2022〕0165号预警信息：Eu changes the list of controlled items
Recently, the European Union announced changes to the list of controlled items。The updated list is correctThe definition of "super alloy" has been changed。"Super alloy" means nickel, cobalt or iron-based alloys with a stress-break life greater than 1,000 hours at 400MPa and a ultimate tensile strength greater than 850MPa at 922K (649oC) or higher。”
贸促〔2022〕0166号预警信息：Vietnam moves to expand coffee export advantage
Recently, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued the"In the List of Export Advantages in 2021, coffee continues to top the list with annual exports of $3 billion。At present, Vietnamese coffee has been exported to 80 countries and regions, accounting for 14 percent of the global coffee bean export market share.It has remained the world's second largest coffee exporter for many years。In recent years, the Vietnamese government has vigorously implemented the "Coffee export power" plan and invested 216 billion VND to set up the "Development of high-quality Vietnamese coffee" project, making coffee, together with rice and aquatic products, a "landmark product" that drives Vietnam's foreign trade growth.。
贸促〔2022〕0167号预警信息：Cambodia's garment industry has an average annual growth rate of 10 years10%
On January 17, the Cambodian Garment Manufacturers' Chamber of Commerce said that the garment industry (garment, shoe and travel goods manufacturing) has grown at an average annual rate of 10% in the past 10 years, and continues to become Cambodia's most important export commodity。The garment Manufacturers Association of Cambodia said it expected the garment industry's exports to be worth about $10 billion last year, accounting for more than 60 percent of the value of merchandise exports。
贸促〔2022〕0168号预警信息：General Administration of Customs of China to VietnamSix companies took emergency preventive measures
1月19日，China's General Administration of Customs said，Packaging samples of several batches of aquatic products imported from Vietnam were found to be positive for COVID-19 nucleic acid，From today onwards，The acceptance of import declarations for products from five Vietnamese aquatic products producers (registration numbers DL 849, DL 847, DL 347, DL 412, DL 340) will be suspended for one week，Suspension of import declaration of products from 1 fishery production enterprise (registration No. DL 521) in Vietnam for 2 weeks。
贸促〔2022〕0169号预警信息：Russia plans to build a circular economy in the next three years
Recently, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Abramchenko said that the Russian government will invest in the next three years10 billion rubles for circular economy。Russia's circular economy principles include the establishment of waste management infrastructure, the abandonment of non-environmentally friendly packaging, monitoring and management of waste generation processes。