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贸促〔2022〕1068号预警信息：The United States released high-performance gravity water filters and their downstream products to ChinaFinal ruling on Section 337
On June 21, the U.S. International Trade Commission issued a notice saying that it made a final ruling of Part 337 on certain high-performance gravity water filters and their downstream products (investigation code: 337-TA-1294) : A preliminary ruling made by the Administrative Judge in this case on June 1, 2022 (No.19) No review, that is, based on the withdrawal of the applicant, termination of the investigation of the claims of rights 20, 21, and 24 of the United States Registered Patent No. 8,167,141。Ecop Electric Co., Ltd. of Qingdao, Shandong, China, is listed as a defendant。
贸促〔2022〕1069号预警信息：The United States issued on Chinese-related electrical connectors and cages and their components and downstream productsFinal ruling on Section 337
6月21日，The United States International Trade Commission issued a notice，Section 337 final ruling on specific electrical connectors and cages and their components and downstream products (Investigation code: 337-TA-1241) : The Administrative Judge in this case made a final preliminary ruling on March 11, 2022.，On March 25, the applicant requested a review，Listed defendants submitted responses on 1 April，After reviewing the file, it decides to conduct a partial review of the final preliminary decision;Requests for written submissions on relevant issues and remedies，And set the expected end date of the case at September 8, 2022。
贸促〔2022〕1070号预警信息：The United States officially launched China's universal golf club body and golf club head connection adapters and their components and downstream products337调查
On June 21, the U.S. International Trade Commission voted to initiate Investigation 337 (Investigation code: 337-TA-1320) on Certain General Purpose Golf Club Body and Golf Club Head Connection Adapters, their components and downstream products.。Top Golf Equipment Co, Guangdong, China. Limited of Shenzen, Guangdong, China. Named defendants。The U.S. International Trade Commission will determine the end of the investigation within 45 days of filing。Unless denied by the United States Trade Representative for policy reasons, a relief order issued by the United States International Trade Commission in Case 337 shall be effective as of the date of issuance and shall be final on the 60th day after the date of issuance。
贸促〔2022〕1071号预警信息：Pakistan launched the first anti-dumping sunset review investigation on Chinese continuous casting billet
On June 14, the National Customs Commission of Pakistan issued the latest notice of Case No. 36/2015 to initiate an anti-dumping sunset review investigation on continuous casting billets originating in or imported from China in response to an application submitted by a manufacturer of continuous casting billets in Pakistan。The products involved are semi-finished products of iron, non-alloy steel and alloy steel, which are used for the production of rebar, wire rod, beam, channel steel and T-shaped iron, etc。The Pakistani tax code of the product involved is 7207.1110、7207.1190、7207.1210、7207.1290、7207.1910、7207.1920、7207.1990、7207.2010、7207.2020、7207.2090、7224.1000和7224.9000。The investigation period of this case is from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021。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。Subject to further extension, the final ruling of the case review is expected to be made within 12 months。The interested parties shall register their response within 10 days of the announcement, submit the hearing application within 30 days, and submit the case comments and evidentiary materials within 45 days。The investigating authority (National Customs Commission of Pakistan) can be reached at Khizar.ntc@gmail.com。
贸促〔2022〕1072号预警信息：The United States issued China-related oil smoke bombs and components and their downstream productsFinal ruling on Section 337
On June 22, the U.S. International Trade Commission issued a notice saying that it made a final ruling of Part 337 on certain lampsmoke bombs and components and their downstream products (investigation code: 337-TA-1286) : A preliminary ruling made by the Administrative Judge in this case on June 7, 2022 (No.29) No review, i.e., termination of the lawsuit against listed defendant Marosi Designs LLC (d/b/a/ Best Value Vacs, BVV, and/or shopbvv), based on the settlement.com) survey。此前，Jonathan Ray Carfield d/b/a AlderEgo Wholesale, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, AlderEgo Holdings, Inc and AlderEgo Group Limited a/k/a AVD Holding Limited of China are listed defendants。
贸促〔2022〕1073号预警信息：Australia launched a double-reverse review investigation of new exporters of Chinese aluminum profiles
On June 22, the Australian Anti-dumping Commission issued Notice No. 2022/055, saying that in response to the application submitted by Chinese enterprises on June 1, 2022, it launched an anti-dumping and countervailing new export review investigation on aluminum profiles imported from China。The dumping investigation period in this case is from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022。The product in question has the Australian Customs code 7604.10.00.06、7604.21.00.07、7604.21.00.08等。The Australian Anti-dumping Committee is expected to submit its final recommendation to the Australian Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction no later than September 9, 2022。Pending the completion of the investigation, Australia has decided to impose provisional anti-dumping duties (calculated on a combination basis) and countervailing duties (calculated on a percentage basis of the export price of the products) on the products in question in the form of a margin from 1 June 2022.。The date of commencement of the investigation in this case is effective from June 1, 2022。Interested parties should submit materials in this case by email to investigations4@adcommission by July 22, 2022.gov.au。
贸促〔2022〕1074号预警信息：The Netherlands has notified China that its rice exports are substandard
On June 21, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for food and Feed (RASFF) news, because the product contains unauthorized genetically modified ingredients, the Netherlands notified that China's export of rice is unqualified。The notification type is Denial of Entry Notification, Alert number 2022.3630。
贸促〔2022〕1075号预警信息：Croatia reported that China's export of adhesive toys did not meet the standards
Recently, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food products (According to the official website of RAPEX, Croatia notified that the export of viscose toys from China was unqualified。The product metal releases excessive amounts of boron, and ingestion or exposure to excessive amounts of boron may harm the health of children and does not meet the European EN 71-3 standard。Alarm number A12/00892/22。
贸促〔2022〕1076号预警信息：Poland reported that China's export of power equipment unqualified
Recently, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food products (According to the official website of RAPEX, Poland notified that the export of DPM power equipment (model: BM FIREL1) from China was unqualified。The product contains excessive lead, which will pollute the environment。It does not comply with the requirements of the Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS 2 Directive)。Alarm number A12/00893/22。
贸促〔2022〕1077号预警信息：The EU has notified China that its export of kitchenware is substandard
On June 22, according to the EU Rapid warning System for food and feed (RASFF) news, because the migration amount of primary aromatic amines in the products does not meet the standards, the EU notified that China's export kitchenware is unqualified。The notification type is Denial of Entry Notification, Alert number 2022.3658。
贸促〔2022〕1078号预警信息：The EU notified that China's export bamboo side panels were unqualified
On June 22, according to the EU food and feed rapid warning System (RASFF) news, because the amount of formaldehyde migration in the product does not meet the standard, the EU notified China's export bamboo side panel unqualified。The notification type is Denial of Entry Notification, Alert number 2022.3660。
贸促〔2022〕1079号预警信息：Poland reported that the export of viscose toys from China was unqualified
Recently, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food products (According to the official website of RAPEX, Poland notified that the export of viscose toys from China was unqualified。The migration of boron in this product is excessive, and ingestion or exposure to excessive boron may harm the health of children and does not meet the European EN 71-3 standard。Alarm number A12/00880/22。
贸促〔2022〕1080号预警信息：Iceland reported that China's export of baby teether was unqualified
Recently, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food products (Iceland reported that the export of Lucky Deer Baby Soothing Teether baby teether (model: AP002) from China was unqualified。The parts of the product are easy to fall off, and the infant may cause suffocation by ingestion, which does not meet the European EN 71 standard。Alarm number A12/00897/22。
贸促〔2022〕1081号预警信息：Czech Republic notified China's export of electric toy cars unqualified
Recently, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food products (According to RAPEX's official website, the lead content in the solder of this product exceeds the standard, which will cause pollution to the environment。It does not comply with the requirements of the Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS 2 Directive)。Alarm number A12/00885/22。
贸促〔2022〕1082号预警信息：Canada recalls Chinese-made shrimp dumplings with fish skin
On June 23, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Canada is recalling a 340g fish skin and shrimp dumpling made in China because the product contains undeclared allergens, product UPC code 6920732127940。Consumers are advised not to consume the recalled products and should discard or return them to the store where they were purchased。
贸促〔2022〕1083号预警信息：The United States imposed automatic detention on Chinese mustard exports
Recently, according to the United StatesThe United States has automatically detained mustard greens exported by a company in China's Liaoning province after they were found to contain excessive levels of lead, the FDA said on its website。The warning number is 99-42。
贸促〔2022〕1084号预警信息：The EU has notified China of substandard fresh pear exports
On June 23, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for food and feed (RASFF) news, because the product exceeded the chlorpyrifos, the EU notified China's export of fresh pears unqualified。The notification type is Subsequent Information Notification and the alert number is 2022.3692。
贸促〔2022〕1085号预警信息：Japan reports that China's exports of fried peanuts are unqualified
Recently, according to the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare news, because the product detected aflatoxin exceeded the standard, Japan notified China's Shandong fried peanuts unqualified。
贸促〔2022〕1086号预警信息：Norway reports that children's sleeping bags exported from China are not qualified
Recently, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food products (According to the official website of RAPEX, Norway notified that the export of Cubus children's sleeping bag (model: 7323551) from China was unqualified。This product may obscure the nose and mouth of infants, which may cause suffocation and does not comply with the European EN 16781 standard。Alarm number A12/00909/22。
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贸促〔2022〕1087号预警信息：Senegal Chinese Embassy adjusts visa policy to China,There have been violent demonstrations in Dakar and other places in the run-up to legislative elections at the end of July
On June 20, the Chinese Embassy in Senegal announced that it would adjust the visa policy for visiting China from now on and update the application requirements。Applicants are required to provide an online application form, a copy of the original passport and information page, proof of valid residence or residence in Senegal/Gambia (for foreign nationals who are not Senegalese or Gambian), proof of COVID-19 vaccination approved by China or WHO, and relevant documents for various types of visas。On July 31, Senegal plans to hold legislative elections。Since June, the dispute over the list of opposition candidates has led to political tensions and local social unrest, with protests and violent clashes in the capital Dakar and other places。On 8 and 17 June, violent demonstrations took place in Dakar and the regional capital of Ziekinsauer, resulting in at least two deaths, many injuries and damage to the northern extension line (VDN) to Dakar's Diagne Airport (DSS)。Expected during and around the election period，Political rallies may continue to take place everywhere，In Dakar, the highest number of demonstrations occurred in the Medina district, the High Court, the campus of Sheikh Anda Diop University (UCAD), Independence Square, Place de l'Obelisque, the residence of opposition leaders, and around various police agencies。
All locations in Senegal are recommended，In particular, the capital Dakar, Thies, Fatik, Saint Louis and other central cities of the country and the southern and eastern border areas of Sisi，Chinese personnel in the recent politically sensitive period and the coming months，You should exercise caution or avoid traveling to protest hotspots or areas affected by the epidemic，Be on alert，Strict travel management，Minimize contact with strangers，Avoid traveling alone，Appropriately raise the level of workplace and accompanying security。Avoid approaching government institutions such as the parliament building, city hall, court, presidential palace, military and police service facilities, religious sites, university campuses and other sensitive gathering areas, and avoid talking about politically and socially sensitive topics;In case of public assembly, demonstration The group should be evacuated quickly。The Senegalese military and police departments should strictly follow the relevant government prohibitions and follow the latest instructions issued by the authorities。
贸促〔2022〕1088号预警信息：印度 Civil unrest over the conscription reform intensified, and the government announced concessions but went ahead with the plan
Since mid-June, violent nationwide protests over conscription reforms have intensified, with protesters attacking railway infrastructure, blocking roads, setting fire to train carriages, smashing stations and damaging tracks, leading to the cancellation of 369 trains across the country。As of June 19, riots triggered by the protests had spread to eight states including Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, resulting in many casualties and hundreds of arrests。In a bid to ease public anger, the Indian government announced concessions on the 18th, but a senior defence ministry official said on the 19th that the latest recruitment plan would begin in the coming days despite mass protests。
贸促〔2022〕1089号预警信息：欧盟 Agreeing to grant Ukraine candidate status, Russia protested against the blockade of the enclave by Lithuanian railways and demanded that transport resume or it hit back
On the evening of June 23, the European Council issued a statement saying that it had decided to grant Ukraine and Moldova candidate status in the European Union and requested the European Commission to report to it on the implementation of the conditions set out by the applicant countries for accession to the European Union。Once all established conditions have been fully met, the Council will decide on the next course of action。In addition, the Russian Foreign Ministry summoned EU officials in Russia on June 21 to protest the blockade of the Russian exclave Kaliningrad region by the railway "embargo order" of EU member Lithuania, demanding the immediate resumption of transit goods transport, or it will fight back。After the EU's new round of sanctions against Russia took effect, Lithuania announced that the above railway channel would be closed from the 18th, prohibiting the transfer of iron ore, coal and construction materials from other regions of Russia to Kaliningrad region。
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贸促〔2022〕1090号预警信息：非洲 Sales of off-grid solar products will lead the world in 2021
United Nations Environment ProgrammeAccording to the "Renewable Energy Global Status Report 2022" released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Africa's off-grid solar product sales reached 7.4 million units in 2021, becoming the world's largest market。
贸促〔2022〕1091号预警信息：Uruguay Soybean exports will break through17.$500 million
According to a recent report by the Ukrainian Development and Research Center,In 2022, Uzbekistan's soybean industry has good benefits due to the increase in sowing area, production growth and high prices, and soybean exports will reach 17.$500 million, a record in Ukrainian history second only to 2013。The same is true for beef, with soybeans and beef set to underpin record exports of goods this year。Unprocessed soybeans have a narrower export market, but China accounts for more than half of its total exports, with a 3 percent tariff。Other markets such as Egypt, Bangladesh and Turkey have increased their share in recent years。
贸促〔2022〕1092号预警信息：印尼 World Bank forecastGrowth will slow to 4. 4 percent in 2022.6%
The World Bank recently releasedThe latest Indonesian economic forecast in June said Indonesia's economic growth would slow to 4. 4 percent in 2022 amid downward pressure on the global economy.By 2023, the growth rate will be 4.7%。The bank also said that even in the most optimistic scenario, Indonesia's economy will grow by up to 5 percent in 2022.1 percent and a 5 percent increase in 2023.3%。
贸促〔2022〕1093号预警信息：Mozambique 将在Tenders for solar power plant projects were launched in July
The Mozambican government willTenders will be called by the end of July for the Lichinga solar power plant in Nyassa province and the Manje solar power plant in Tete province, both with an installed capacity of 30 MW。
贸促〔2022〕1094号预警信息：英国 Introduce a food security plan to counter food supply crises
Britain has unveiled a new food security plan to boost agricultural production and increase government investment in agricultural technology innovation to counter the crisis in food supplies and soaring food prices caused by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine。It is understood that the plan includes the government will be inInvest in agricultural technology innovation and research programs by 2029.£700 million to boost agricultural technology innovation to help improve agricultural productivity and the industry's enduring resilience。In addition to strengthening industry investment, the UK government is seeking to expand employment across the food supply chain, provide skills training to individuals, and provide technical support to agricultural and plantation businesses to operate sustainably。