>>Trade frictions against China
贸促〔2022〕0708号预警信息：Vietnam solicits opinions from enterprises on the exemption of anti-dumping duties on China-related cold-rolled stainless steel
Recently, according to the Vietnam "Industry and Trade Newspaper" reported that the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade Trade Defense Bureau said that the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade inOn October 21, 2019, the results of the final review of the imposition of anti-dumping duties on certain cold-rolled stainless steel products originating in Indonesia, Malaysia and China were announced, and a proposal for exemption of anti-dumping duties has been received。In order to conduct a more grounded review of the above exemption proposed materials, the Trade Defense Bureau recommends that Vietnam's stainless steel production enterprises provide relevant information and opinions on the domestic production and supply capacity of the products proposed to be exempted from anti-dumping duties。
贸促〔2022〕0709号预警信息：The United States officially launched the China-related centrifuge utility platform and falling film evaporator system and its components337调查
On April 28, the U.S. International Trade Commission voted to initiate a Section 337 Investigation (Investigation code: 337-TA-1311) into specific centrifuge utility platforms and falling film evaporator systems and their components.。中国河南兰帆实业有限公司、中国上海来元科学仪器有限公司、中国上海远怀实业有限公司、中国陕西西安特普讯仪器设备有限公司、中国江苏张家港查尔梅贸易有限公司等为列名被告。
贸促〔2022〕0710号预警信息：The United States officially launched the China-related mobile electronic equipment337调查
On April 28, the U.S. International Trade Commission voted to initiate a 337 investigation (investigation code: 337-TA-1312) on certain mobile electronic devices.。Lenovo Group, Beijing, China, and other defendants are listed。
贸促〔2022〕0711号预警信息：India imposes anti-dumping duties on dicyclohexylcarbodiimide
4月28日，The tax bureau of the Indian Ministry of Finance issued a notice，Accepted the affirmative final anti-dumping ruling on dicyclohexylcarbodiimide originating in or imported from China made by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India on 24 February，Decided to impose anti-dumping duties on the Chinese products involved for a period of five years，Shandong Huihai Pharmaceutical Chemical Co., Ltd. is 493.$73 / mt, 826 for other producers.$75 / metric ton。This measure shall enter into force on the date of publication of this communication in the Official Gazette。The Indian customs codes of the products involved are 29212990, 29241900, 29242990, 29251900, 29252910, 29252990, 29333990, 29419090。
贸促〔2022〕0712号预警信息：Argentina made the second anti-dumping sunset review final ruling on Chinese denim
On April 27, the Argentine Ministry of Production Development issued a notice saying that the second anti-dumping sunset review of denim originating in China was positive and final, and decided to maintain 3.The minimum price of $93 per extension meter remains unchanged。Involving MERcosur Customs code 5208.43.00、5209.42.10、5209.42.90、5210.49.10、5211.42.10和5211.42.Products under item 90。The announcement shall take effect from the date of promulgation and be valid for five years。
贸促〔2022〕0713号预警信息：Argentina launched the second anti-dumping sunset review investigation on China-related malleable cast iron pipe fittings
Recently, the Argentine Ministry of Production Development issued an announcement that Argentine enterprises shouldFUNDICIONES SAN JUSTO S.A.To initiate a second anti-dumping sunset review investigation on malleable cast iron pipe fittings and ductile iron pipe fittings with a diameter of less than 600 mm originating in China and Brazil。The MERCOsur tax code of the products involved is 7307.19.10和7307.19.90。The announcement shall take effect as of the date of promulgation, and the existing anti-dumping duties shall remain valid during the investigation of the case。Stakeholders can download the questionnaire to participate in the survey at www.argentina.gob.ar/cnce/cuestionarios。
贸促〔2022〕0714号预警信息：Austria reported that the toy flute exported from China was not qualified
On April 27, according to the official website of the European Union's Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX), Austria notified that the export of toy flutes from Hong Kong, China (model: 8518) was unqualified。The mouthpiece of the flute is easy to fall off, which may lead to suffocation of children, in addition, the sound pressure level of the long flute is too high, which may lead to temporary hearing loss of children, which does not meet the requirements of the EU toy Safety Directive and the European standard EN 71-1。Alarm number A12/00652/22。
贸促〔2022〕0715号预警信息：Latvia reported that helmets exported from China were unqualified
On April 27, according to the official website of the European Union's Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX), Latvia notified that China's export of KASK PROTONE helmets was unqualified。This product is a fake KASK brand product with poor impact resistance and does not meet the requirements of the EU Personal Protective Equipment Regulation and the European EN 1078 standard。Alarm number A12/00633/22。
贸促〔2022〕0716号预警信息：France reported that China's tea exports were unqualified
On April 26, according to the European Union's Rapid Warning System for food and feed (RASFF) news, because the product detected furotestamine, acetamiprid exceeded the standard, France notified China's export of tea unqualified, will destroy this batch of products。The notification type is Denial of Entry Notification number 2022.2416。
贸促〔2022〕0717号预警信息：Canada recalls children's pajamas made in China
On April 26, Health Canada announced a recall of AllMeInGeld children's pajamas made in China。This product does not meet the flammability requirements of children's pajamas in Canada and has the risk of causing extensive burns to children。Health Canada advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and contact AllMeInGeld for a full refund。
贸促〔2022〕0718号预警信息：South Korea reported that gelatin capsules exported from China were unqualified
Recently, the official website of the Korea Food and Drug Administration said that because the product used unauthorized preservatives, the Jingin Agency notified China's Shandong Qingdao export gelatin capsules unqualified。In Korea, para-hydroxybenzoic acid in such articles should be kept inLess than 1g/kg。
贸促〔2022〕0719号预警信息：South Korea reports that ice cream machines exported from China are unqualified
Recently, the official website of the Korean Food and Drug Administration said that due to the total dissolution of polypropylene detected by the product exceeded the standard, the Jingren Department notified China's Guangdong Foshan export ice cream machine was unqualified。In Korea, the total amount of polypropylene dissolved in such articles should be maintained atBelow 30mg/L。
贸促〔2022〕0720号预警信息：The Philippines has issued a public health alert over Chinese-made Sakima
Recently, the Philippine Food and Drug Administration issued NoAlert No. 2022-0918, a public health alert for Hsu Fu Chi Sakima originating in China due to the fact that the food has not obtained a Philippine Product Registration Certificate (CPR), in violation of the country's Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009.。
贸促〔2022〕0721号预警信息：Latvia reported that China's export of e-cigarettes was unqualified
On April 28, according to the official website of the European Union's Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX), Latvia notified China that its export Artery ABAR 900 E-cigarette Mixed berries were unqualified。The product contains excessive amounts of nicotine liquid and does not comply with the requirements of the EU Tobacco Products Directive。Alarm number A12/00632/22。
贸促〔2022〕0722号预警信息：Italy notified that many types of electric hot water bags exported by China were unqualified
On April 28, according to the official website of the European Union's non-food Rapid Warning System (RAPEX), Italy notified China of the failure to export Ardes electric hot water bags (models: AR076A, ARAM076, AR078, AR079)。The product's bag is not waterproof and users may be scalded by leaking hot water;The electrical insulation of the product is insufficient, and the user may contact the live parts and get electric shock;In addition, the heat resistance of the product is not enough, which may cause a fire and does not meet the requirements of the EU low voltage Directive。Alarm numbers A12/00614/22, A12/00615/22, A12/00616/22, A12/00617/22。
贸促〔2022〕0723号预警信息：Italy reported that China's export of tableware is not qualified
On April 27, according to the European Union's Rapid Warning System for food and feed (RASFF) news, Italy notified that Chinese export tableware was unqualified due to the detection of melamine migration。The notification type is Denial of Entry Notification number 2022.2446。
贸促〔2022〕0724号预警信息：Spain reported that China's export of tableware is not qualified
On April 27, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for food and feed (RASFF) news, Spain notified China that the export of tableware (plates and salad bowls) was unqualified due to the unqualified material of the product, which was plastic and bamboo。The type of notification is Follow-up Notification number 2022.2449。
贸促〔2022〕0725号预警信息：Japan has added Chinese companies to its list of inspection targets for processed food cyclamate
Recently, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare issued a notice that because of the detection of cyclamate in the import inspection, it is now added to the Shandong Taishan enterpriseList of enterprises subject to inspection of Chinese processed food (cyclamate) order。
贸促〔2022〕0726号预警信息：South Korea reported that China's export of frozen dates was unqualified
Recently, according to the official website of the Korea Food and Drug Administration, because the product detected pesticide residues (chlorphenylurea) exceeded the standard, the Jingin Department (Pyeongtaek) notified China's Hebei Cangzhou export frozen dates unqualified。In Korea, chlorphenylurea in such foods should be kept at0.Less than 01mg/kg。
贸促〔2022〕0727号预警信息：Italy reports substandard instant noodles exported from China
On April 28, according to the EU Rapid Alert System for food and feed (RASFF) news, because the product did not indicate the allergen (egg), and suspected illegal import, Italy notified China's export of instant noodles unqualified。The type of notification is the Attention Notification number 2022.2483。
贸促〔2022〕0728号预警信息：Romania reported that fake nails exported from China were unqualified
On April 28, according to the official website of the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX), Romania notified that China's export of Nail Art fake nails (model: 302) was unqualified。According to the ingredient label, the product glue contains DBP, which is harmful to human health and does not comply with EU cosmetic regulations。Alarm number A12/00665/22。
贸促〔2022〕0729号预警信息：Poland reports that Chinese toy slime exports are unqualified
On April 28, according to the official website of the European Union's Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX), Poland notified that China's export of toy Slime (model: CL830A) was unqualified。The amount of boron migration in toys is too high, which is harmful to the reproductive system of children and does not meet the requirements of the EU Toy Safety Directive and the European standard EN 71-3。Alarm number A12/00658/22。
>>企业走出去风险预警
贸促〔2022〕0730号预警信息：Pakistan The bus of the Confucius Institute at the University of Karachi was attacked by terrorists
On April 26, the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan released a statement saying that at around 2:20 PM local time on the same day, the bus of the Confucius Institute at the University of Karachi in Pakistan was attacked by a terrorist。So far, three Chinese teachers have been killed and one injured。
The Chinese embassies and consulates in Pakistan remind Chinese citizens, enterprises and projects in Pakistan to pay close attention to the local security situation, raise the security level, strengthen the safety of project personnel, take strict precautions, and do not go out unless necessary。Pakistan emergency call: Bandit police15, First Aid 115, Chinese Embassy in Pakistan Consular contact: +92-315-6060000, Chinese Consulate General in Karachi Consular contact: +92-311-2311297。
贸促〔2022〕0731号预警信息：Argentina Remind Chinese citizens in Afghanistan to send money through legal channels
Recently, the Chinese Embassy in Argentina has received a number of reports from Chinese citizens in Argentina who have sent money from Argentina through remittance intermediaries, but the intermediaries have lost contact after receiving the money, and it is suspected that they fled with the money, resulting in serious economic losses for the remitters.Some individuals also received remittances from their domestic accounts, but they were frozen by public security organs in accordance with the law。
The Embassy reminds Chinese citizens in Afghanistan to further enhance their awareness of the law, abide by the laws and regulations of the country in which they live, declare taxes and pay taxes in accordance with the law, exchange currency and send money to China through banks and other formal channels.Do not seek convenience or"High exchange rates", remittances through underground banks or personal channels, resulting in fraud and property losses。The 24-hour emergency hotline for consular protection and assistance of the Chinese Embassy in Argentina is 0054-911-43992849。
贸促〔2022〕0732号预警信息：Australia Remind Chinese citizens to beware of telecom fraud
On April 28, the Chinese Embassy in Australia issued a reminder that recently, the Embassy in Australia noticed that there were criminals impersonating the telephone number of the Chinese Embassy in Australia, domestic public security and law departments, and international express companies to carry out telecommunications fraud against Chinese citizens in Australia, and tried to create a "virtual kidnapping" scam。Fraudulent calls are mostly made by dialing software or number simulation software, so that the calling number is displayed as the phone of the embassy in Australia, the domestic public security law department, the international express company, and the Australian government department. If the callback function is used, the number of the fraudster will be connected and fall into the next scam。
The embassy in Australia reminded Chinese citizens，The embassy or consulate will not notify the parties through telephone or telephone recording that important documents and packages need to be picked up，Or a domestic case that needs to be handled，It will not ask for your bank account information or ask you to transfer money，Will not indicate in the phone recording that the call has been transferred to the domestic public security authorities，The recipient will not be asked to call back any phone number for further contact;Neither Chinese nor Australian police use wechat,QQ, whatsapps tiktok, telegram and other investigation cases, fraudsters held police cards are also fake documents synthesized by image editing software。Australian police emergency telephone: 000, Australian police help telephone :131444, the Chinese Embassy in Australia :0262283948。
>>Dynamics of global economic and trade friction
贸促〔2022〕0733号预警信息：The World Bank expects the current commodity crisis to continue until2024年底
4月26日，The World Bank said in its Commodity Market Outlook，Because of trade and production disruptions，Food and energy prices, exacerbated by the conflict, have risen at their highest since the 1973 oil crisis，It is expected to exceed 50% by 2022,Then it falls back in 2023 and 2024;Agricultural and metal prices are expected to rise by nearly 20% in 2022,A mild correction at high levels in subsequent years。
贸促〔2022〕0734号预警信息：China vs. EstoniaEmergency precautionary measures were taken on 1 fishing vessel and 1 cold storage in Spain
On April 28, according to the General Administration of Customs of China, the Estonian fishing vessel MFV Lootus O was suspended from now on due to the positive test of COVID-19 nucleic acid in the packaging samples of frozen aquatic products imported from Estonia and stored in cold storage in Spainü Lennuk EK-1602 and Spanish cold storage FRIGORIFICOS OYA, S.A.Product import declaration 1 week。
贸促〔2022〕0735号预警信息：Real gross domestic product fell at an annualised rate in the first quarter1.4%
On April 28, the US Department of Commerce released data showing that the US real gross domestic product fell at an annualized rate of 1.That's the first time the U.S. economy has contracted since the second quarter of 2020。The data show that the contraction in the US economy in the first quarter of this year reflected weak private inventory investment, a decline in exports and a decline in federal and state and local government spending。At the same time, due to the continuous spread of the Omicron strain of the novel coronavirus in the United States, the confirmed cases have surged again, and business operations in some parts of the United States have once again been restricted or interrupted。
贸促〔2022〕0736号预警信息：The Central African Republic has become the first country in Africa to adopt Bitcoin as its official currency
On April 27, the Central African Republic's Parliament unanimously passed a bill on strengthening the regulation of cryptocurrencies, becoming the first country in Africa and the second in the world after El Salvador to adopt Bitcoin as an official currency。