>>Trade frictions against China
贸促〔2022〕0170号预警信息：American companies have raised specific dry-wet floor washing machines related to China337 Application for Investigation
Recently, the United StatesBissell Inc.Bissell Homecare, Inc.Filed an application with the United States International Trade Commission under Section 337 of the United States Customs Act of 1930, claiming that specific wet and dry cleaning machines exported to, imported and sold in the United States infringed its patent rights。China Jiangsu Suzhou Tianke Intelligent Technology Co., LTD., China Taiyikai (Hong Kong) Technology Co., LTD., etc. are listed as defendants。
贸促〔2022〕0171号预警信息：The United States officially approved China-related video processing equipment and its components and digital smart TVS and their downstream productsII. Initiate a Section 337 investigation
Recently, the US International Trade Commission voted to impose restrictions on certain video processing equipment and its components and digital smart TVS and their downstream productsII Initiate Survey 337 (Survey code: 337-TA-1297)。China's Guangdong TCL Technology Group Co., Ltd. and other Chinese companies are listed as defendants。
贸促〔2022〕0172号预警信息：The United States made on Chinese-related casual shoes and their packagingFinal ruling on Section 337
Recently, the United States International Trade Commission issued a notice saying that certain casual shoes and their packaging (investigation code:337-TA-1270) made final decision on Part 337: Based on the settlement, the investigation against the named defendant, Dongguan Yida Footwear Co., LTD., Guangdong, China, was terminated and a consent order was issued。
贸促〔2022〕0173号预警信息：The United States made on China-related portable battery starters and their componentsFinal ruling on Section 337
Recently, the U.S. International Trade Commission issued a notice saying that certain portable battery starters and their components (investigation code:337-TA-1256) Made final decision on Part 337: Based on the consent Order, the investigation against listed defendant, Sumak Power Technology (Binhai) Co., LTD., Yancheng, Jiangsu, China, was terminated and a consent order was issued。
贸促〔2022〕0174号预警信息：The United States made a decision on China-related high-efficiency sweeteners, their manufacturing methods and their downstream productsFinal ruling on Section 337
Recently, the United States International Trade Commission issued a notice saying that the investigation of specific high-efficiency sweeteners, their manufacturing methods and their downstream products (investigation code:337-TA-1264) made final decision on Part 337: Termination of investigation of US Patent No. 10,023,546, 10,208,004, 10,233,163 and 10,590,095。
贸促〔2022〕0175号预警信息：The United States made a double reverse industrial injury final ruling on China pentafluoroethane
Recently, the United States International Trade Commission voted to make an anti-dumping and countervailing industry injury affirmative final ruling on pentafluoroethane imported from China。The US Department of Commerce will issue anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on the above products。The US harmonized tariff number of the products involved is2903.39.2035。
贸促〔2022〕0176号预警信息：Turkey made the second anti-dumping sunset review final ruling on China's hot and cold air conditioners
Recently, the Ministry of Trade of Turkey issued a notice, the second anti-dumping sunset review of hot and cold air conditioners originating in China made a positive final ruling, decided to maintain the CIF (CIF) 56.The anti-dumping duty of 50% will remain unchanged, and the measures will take effect from the date of publication of the announcement and will be valid for 5 years。The product's Turkish tax code is 8415.83.00.90.00。
贸促〔2022〕0177号预警信息：Turkey made the first anti-dumping sunset review final ruling on sodium formate
Recently, the Ministry of Trade of Turkey issued a notice, the first anti-dumping sunset review of sodium formate originating in China made a positive final ruling, decided to maintain the CIF (The anti-dumping duty of 31% CIF will remain unchanged, and the measures will take effect from the date of publication of the announcement and be valid for 5 years。The product's Turkish tax code is 2915.12.00.00.12。
贸促〔2022〕0178号预警信息：Pakistan modified China polyester filament yarn anti-dumping final results
Recently, the Pakistan National Customs Commission issued a notice, at the request of the Pakistan Appeals Court, the polyester filament yarn originating in or imported from China and Malaysia to conduct a new anti-dumping investigation, modify the original final verdict, adjust the cost and freight of the products involved (C&F) Anti-dumping duties, after adjustment, China is 2.78%～6.82%, Malaysia is 3.16 percent, and the measures will be valid until August 25, 2022。This case involves Pakistan tax number 5402.3300、5402.4700和5402.Products under item 6200。
贸促〔2022〕0179号预警信息：India made the first anti-dumping sunset review final ruling on China-related elastic yarns
近日，印度商工部发布公告称，对原产于或进口自中国大陆、韩国、越南和中国台湾地区的弹性纱线作出第一次反倾销日落复审肯定性终裁，建议继续对上述国家（地区）的涉案产品征收为期5年的反倾销税，分别为中国大陆3.Usd 34 / kg, Korea 0 ~ 1.$90 / kg, Vietnam 0.36～2.16 USD/kg, Taiwan Area of China 2.$40 / kg。This case involves products under Indian Customs Code 5404。
贸促〔2022〕0180号预警信息：Argentina has made a preliminary anti-dumping ruling on Chinese electric fan metal protective mesh cover
近日，阿根廷生产发展部发布公告，对原产于中国大陆和中国台湾地区的电风扇金属防护网罩作出反倾销初裁，决定征收临时反倾销税：对原产于中国大陆的涉案产品征收73% AD valorem tax, 25% AD valorem tax on products originating in Taiwan, China。The MERCOsur customs code of the product involved is 8414.90.20。
贸促〔2022〕0181号预警信息：Argentina made a final affirmative anti-dumping ruling on Huadian water heaters
Recently, the Argentine Ministry of Production Development issued an announcement that the capacity originated in China is greater than or equal to20 liters, less than or equal to 150 liters of water storage electric water heaters to make anti-dumping affirmative final ruling，Imposing an anti-dumping duty of 131% of the offshore declared price on the products involved;At the same time，Accept the price commitment of Wuhu Midea Kitchen and Bathroom Appliance Manufacturing Co., LTD., Guangdong Wanhe Electric Co., LTD., and Guangdong Gemeiqi Electric Co., LTD。This case involves Mercosur Customs Code 8516.10.Products under 00 items。
贸促〔2022〕0182号预警信息：Brazil made a final anti-dumping ruling on Chinese aluminum sheet products
近日，Announcement by the Brazilian Foreign Trade Secretariat，Final anti-dumping ruling on aluminum sheet products originating in China，Ruled that imports of the products involved were dumped，Domestic industry suffered，However, there is insufficient evidence to establish a causal relationship between the dumping of the products involved and the injury to the domestic industry，Therefore, it was decided to terminate the investigation of Chinese aluminum sheet products without implementing anti-dumping measures。The MERCOsur tax code of the products involved is7606.11.90、7606.12.90、7606.91.00、7606.92.00、7607.11.90和7607.19.90。
贸促〔2022〕0183号预警信息：Brazil made a final ruling on the anti-dumping sunset review of China-related frameless mirrors
Recently, the Management Executive Committee of the Foreign Trade Committee of the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Brazil issued a resolution to make the first anti-dumping sunset review final ruling on frameless mirrors originating in China and Mexico, and decided to continue to levy the products involved in the above countries for a period of time5 years of anti-dumping duties, China's products involved in 388.73～415.$32 / ton, 395 Mexican products involved.47～427.$43 / ton。The MERCOsur tax code for the products involved is 7009.91.00。
贸促〔2022〕0184号预警信息：South Africa launched an anti-dumping investigation into China's motor vehicle tires and truck tires
Recently, the South African Council for the Control of International Trade (on behalf of the Southern African Union)SACU, which includes South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Eswatini, issued a notice to launch an anti-dumping investigation on motor vehicle minibus tires and truck tire products imported from China。
贸促〔2022〕0185号预警信息：Sweden reported that China's export of blue plastic bags is unqualified
Recently, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for Consumer Non-Food Products (According to RAPEX, Sweden notified that the export of Honana blue plastic bags (batch number: 1M90) from China was unqualified。The plastic material of the product contains excessive DEHP, which does not meet the requirements of the EU REACH regulation。Alert number INFO/00006/22。
贸促〔2022〕0186号预警信息：Spain reported that China's export of chili powder was unqualified
Recently, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for Food and Feed (According to RASFF news, Spain has notified that the export of chili powder from China is unqualified due to the detection of salmonella in the product。Relevant products have been detained, notification number 2022.0687。
贸促〔2022〕0187号预警信息：Hungary recalls Chinese exports of electric balancing vehicles
On February 7, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food consumer Goods (RAPEX) news, Hungary recalled the export of CAVION electric balance vehicles (model: GO 6) from China.5）。The battery of this product lacks a temperature monitoring device, and the charger socket size is not suitable, which does not meet the requirements of the EU Low Voltage Directive and the European standards EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2 and EN 62133-2。Alarm number A12/00949/21。
贸促〔2022〕0188号预警信息：Italy notifies China of exportsKN95 mask is not qualified
On February 8, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food consumer goods (RAPEX) news, Italy notified that Chinese exports of MUPU KN95 masks were unqualified, requiring dealers to stop selling this product。The filtration performance of this product is poor and does not meet the requirements of the EU PPE regulation and the European EN 149 standard。Alarm number A12/00251/22。
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贸促〔2022〕0189号预警信息：Spain Remind the overseas Chinese in the West to beware of fraud
Recently, the Chinese Embassy in Spain has received many verification and reporting calls from Chinese citizens in western Spain, reporting that there are illegal elements in the name of the Chinese Embassy in Spain, domestic public security authorities and Courier companies"Illegal items found in domestic packages", "credit card fraud", "passport or residence card expired", "vaccination arrangements" and other reasons for fraud。
The Chinese Embassy in Spain reminded Chinese citizens in western Spain，The Chinese Embassy in Spain will not notify the parties involved by telephone;We will not invite the person concerned to the embassy to receive a China-made COVID-19 vaccine;Do not disclose your name, address, family situation, bank account and other personal information to strangers over the phone;If you can't tell if it's a scam call，Suggest hanging up the phone，Call the number of Consular Protection and Assistance of the Chinese Embassy in Spain (0034-699089086), or dial the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Emergency Call Center for Global Consular Protection and Services (12308) to request that relevant information be forwarded to the Embassy for further verification。
贸促〔2022〕0190号预警信息：Kenya Several places in Turkana County were attacked by armed bandits, roadside bomb attacks occurred in Mandera and Kinwajir, and several embassies issued terrorist threat alerts in Nairobi
On February 5, Capedo, Turkana County, northern Kenya, was attacked by armed bandits;On 3 February, Napeitom in Turkana County was attacked;On 2 February, Kainuk in Turkana County was attacked。2 February - Erga, Wagir County, North-East - a roadside bomb struck a car and exploded, killing several people。On 31 January, a roadside explosion occurred on the Arabia-Mandera Highway in Mandera County。On 1 February, Kenyan authorities announced the arrest in Nairobi of a suspected terrorist in possession of 95 mobile phones believed to be intended to carry out terrorist activities。On January 27 and 28, the embassies of European and American countries in Kenya issued a series of security alerts, saying that there was a possibility of attacks by extremist organizations in Nairobi。Authorities have stepped up security measures at key government offices, upscale hotels, private buildings and shopping malls。
It is recommended to be stationed all over Kenya, especially in the capital Nairobi, Mombasa, Kenya- Southern border, Ken-Egypt border, Ken-Somalia border area，Chinese personnel in the near future and in the coming months，Great attention should be paid to bans issued by central and local governments，Strictly implement relevant prevention and control measures;We are closely following the development of the local epidemic situation，Raise awareness of prevention and control，Pay attention to safety preparedness and prevention of locally transmitted COVID-19;Take necessary precautions，Keep an eye out for unusual and suspicious people around the premises，Raising the level of security at the premises and accompanying premises;Strictly follow the instructions of the Kenyan military police, health department and local government，And follow the latest instructions from the authorities。
贸促〔2022〕0191号预警信息：The Philippines The election campaign began in May, and the security forces exchanged fire with the New People's Army in many places
On February 8, 90 days of campaigning for central candidates in the Philippine general election began;Election-related rallies and demonstrations are expected to increase in the coming weeks and months, and political violence cannot be ruled out。In addition, on 5 February, Philippine security forces clashed with members of the New People's Army (NPA), the armed wing of the CPP, in Catarman, Northern Samar Province, Eastern Visayas。On 4 February, the authorities launched a security operation against armed members of the New People's Army in Tungao village, Wuduan City, Agusan Norte Province, Caraga Region。
Recommended locations throughout the Philippines，Especially the metropolitan Manila area，As well as Chinese personnel in the southern part of the Philippines, the Sulu Sea region in the southwest and the northern provinces of Luzon Island，In the near future and in the coming months，You should avoid traveling to the above high-risk and sensitive areas, areas with high incidence of disasters and areas infected with epidemics，Reduce your stay in places such as political meeting places, government buildings, military and police service facilities, and large and medium-sized bus transit hubs，Avoid talking about socially and politically sensitive topics;Keep an eye out for unusual and suspicious people around the premises，Enhanced security at the premises and accompanying premises，Make emergency plans for kidnapping attacks，And purchase relevant specific insurance in advance，To cut losses。
>>Dynamics of global economic and trade friction
贸促〔2022〕0192号预警信息：China and Argentina signed joint constructionMemorandum of Understanding on the Belt and Road Initiative
On February 6, the National Development and Reform Commission of China announced that the Chinese government and the Government of the Argentine Republic signed the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Argentine Republic on Jointly Promoting the Construction of the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road.。The two sides will cooperate in such areas as infrastructure connectivity, unimpeded trade and financial integration。
贸促〔2022〕0193号预警信息：The U.S. Department of Commerce will33 Chinese entities included in so-called "unverified list"
Biden administrationIt added 33 Chinese entities to the Commerce Department's "Unverified List," imposing new restrictions on those entities' access to products from U.S. exporters and requiring additional investigations by U.S. companies that want to do business with those Chinese companies。The list includes mostly electronics companies, but also optics companies, a wind turbine blade company, university national laboratories and others。
贸促〔2022〕0194号预警信息：South Korea and the UK sign a strategic Memorandum of understanding to promote core supply chain cooperation
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of KoreaThe Trade committee of the Korea-UK Free Trade Agreement held its first meeting with the British Department for International Trade on Monday and agreed to start negotiations to upgrade the FTA within this year。In addition, South Korea and the UK also signed a strategic memorandum of understanding for core supply chain cooperation, and will hold high-level dialogue mechanism and working mechanism meetings every other year。
贸促〔2022〕0195号预警信息：The Japanese government reported that it was over20% of imports depend on China
Recently, the Japanese Cabinet Office released the "World Economic Trend" report, which pointed out that the product category with a high degree of import dependence from China accounted for more than the wholeAmong them, household items such as clothing, game consoles and masks, and electronic items such as mobile phones and computers account for a relatively high proportion。
贸促〔2022〕0196号预警信息：Cambodian internal revenue service Unregistered foreign e-commerce sites will be blocked
Recently, the Cambodian State Administration of Taxation warned that cross-border e-commerce value-added tax ActEffective April 1, foreign e-commerce sites that fail to register and fulfill their tax obligations will be blocked。According to the decree, the annual revenue of foreign e-commerce businesses in Cambodia exceeds 2.500 million Cambodian dollars, or a turnover of more than 60 million Cambodian dollars for three consecutive months, must apply for registration with the IRS。
贸促〔2022〕0197号预警信息：South Korea issued a directive to test cyhalothrin in teas from all countries
Recently, the Ministry of Food and Drug of Korea issued a test directive for cyhalothrin in teas from all countries, and the inspection method is to test it at the time of first import。