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Economic and Trade Friction Warning Information Bulletin (332nd issue)

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>>Trade frictions against China

贸促20221321号预警信息Argentina takes final anti-dumping measures against Chinese car and tractor radiators

7月30日,The Economic and Commercial Department of the Chinese Embassy in Argentina has received a note from the Under-Secretary of State for Trade Management and Policy of the Ministry of Production Development of Argentina,In accordance with the Ministry's resolution No. 589/2022 of 27 July 2022,Decides to conclude the anti-dumping review of automobile and tractor radiators originating in China and to maintain the measures established by the original Production Ministry Resolution 779/16。The resolution takes effect from the date of issuance and is valid for five years。Product name: Automobile and tractor radiator, MERCOsur Customs Code: 8708.91.00。Contact the investigation agency at mgedesarrolloproductivo@gmail.com。

贸促20221322号预警信息Mexico made the second anti-dumping sunset review of China seamless steel pipe final ruling

7月28日,Mexico's Economy ministry said in a statement,The second anti-dumping sunset review of seamless steel pipes originating in or imported from China with nominal outer diameter greater than or equal to 5 inches and less than or equal to 16 inches was made affirmative final ruling,Decided to continue to impose anti-dumping duties of US $1,252 / metric ton on the products involved,The measures will take effect from 25 February 2021,It is valid for 5 years。This case involves TIGIE tax number 7304.19.02、730419.99、7304.39.12、7304.39.13、7304.39.91、7304.39.Products under 99。

贸促20221323号预警信息South Korea has made a preliminary anti-dumping ruling on China-related aluminum hydroxide

7月21日,Korea Trade Commission issued Notice No. 2022-10 (Case Investigation No. 23-2022-2),A preliminary affirmative anti-dumping ruling was made on alumina hydroxide originating in China and Australia,It is suggested that the Ministry of Strategy and Finance impose provisional anti-dumping duties on the products involved,其中,Chinese producer Chinalco Shandong Co., LTD and its affiliates apply 14.27% anti-dumping duty, Longkou Donghai Alumina Co., Ltd. and its associated enterprises apply 21.05% anti-dumping duty, applicable to other suppliers in China 14.27% anti-dumping duty;Applicable to Alcoa of Australia Limited and other suppliers in Australia.96% anti-dumping duty。The case involves Korean tax code 2818.30.Products under 9000。

贸促20221324号预警信息India makes final anti-circumvention ruling on Chinese saccharin

7月26日,India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a statement,To make a final anti-circumvention ruling on saccharin originating in or imported from China,It ruled that the Chinese products involved were imported into India through Thailand to avoid countervailing duties,Therefore, the proposed countervailing measures and expiry dates for saccharin from China also apply to saccharin originating in or imported from Thailand,That is, a 20% countervailing duty of CIF will be imposed,Valid until 29 July 2024。This case involves products under Indian Customs Code 29251100。

贸促20221325号预警信息The United States versus China related cartridges and their components(I) Release of the final ruling on Part 337

On August 1, the U.S. International Trade Commission issued a notice saying that it made a final ruling of Part 337 on specific cartridges and components (I) (337-TA-1259) : There is infringement in this case, issuing a general exclusion order for infringing products, issuing an injunction for absent defendants, and terminating the investigation of this case。China Guangdong Nastar Group, China Taiwan General Plastic Industrial Co. Ltd. Taichung, China's Sichuan Star Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. and others are named defendants。

贸促20221326号预警信息The United States and France have filed complaints against China-related specific pool cleaning robots and their downstream products and components337 Application for Investigation

7月29日,Zodiac Pool Systems LLC of the United States and Zodiac Pool Care Europe of France filed an application with the United States International Trade Commission under Section 337 of the United States Customs Act of 1930,Claims that certain pool cleaning robots and their downstream products and components exported to, imported and sold in the United States infringe its intellectual property rights。Tianjin Wangyuan Intelligent Technology Co., LTD., China, and Shenzhen Yuanding Intelligent Innovation Co., LTD., Guangdong, China, are listed as defendants。

贸促20221327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 August 2, the United States International Trade Commission issued a notice saying that certain lampblack bombs and components and their downstream products (investigation code: 337-TA-1286) made Part 337 final ruling: the preliminary ruling made by the administrative judge in this case on July 5 (No.33, 34) No review,Based on reconciliation,Termination of the listed defendants Atmos Nation LLC of Davie FL, USA, and Jonathan Ray Carfield d/b/a AlderEgo Wholesale, Guangdong, China, respectively, AlderEgo Holdings, Inc and AlderEgo Group Limited a/k/a AVD Holding Limited of China, Inc and AlderEgo Group Limited (" AEG ") of Hong Kong。

贸促20221328号预警信息The United States issued a practical platform and falling film evaporator system and its components for China-related centrifugesFinal ruling on Section 337

On August 2, the United States International Trade Commission issued a notice saying that certain centrifuge utility platforms and falling film evaporator systems and their components (investigation code: 337-TA-1311) made Part 337 final ruling: Preliminary ruling made by the Administrative Judge in this case on July 5, 2022 (No.14) No review, that is, termination of the investigation of named defendant HX Labs LLC of Albany OR based on the settlement。China Henan Lanfan Industrial Co., LTD., China Shanghai Laiyuan Scientific Instrument Co., LTD., China Shaanxi Xi 'an Tepsun Instrument Equipment Co., LTD., etc., are listed as defendants。

贸促20221329号预警信息Japan reported that China's export of octopus cabbage fried pork chops unqualified

Recently, according to the official website of the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, because the product tested positive for E. coli, the quarantine office in Tokyo, Japan, notified that the octopus cabbage fried pork chop exported by a Chinese company was unqualified。

贸促20221330号预警信息Finland reported that China's export of oolong tea was unqualified

On July 29, according to the European Union's Rapid Warning System for food and Feed (RASFF) news, Finland notified that oolong tea exported from China was unqualified due to the detection of Furoxamine and chlorpyrifos。The notification type is Denial of Entry Notification, Alert number 2022.4426。

贸促20221331号预警信息Belgium reported that China's export press hamburger machine is unqualified

On July 29, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for food and Feed (RASFF) news, Belgium notified that the hamburger press exported from China was unqualified due to the migration of primary aromatic amines detected in the product。The notification type is Denial of Entry Notification, Alert number 2022.4419。

贸促20221332号预警信息France has notified China that green tea exports are substandard

On July 29, according to the European Union's Rapid Warning System for food and feed (RASFF) news, France notified that green tea exported from China was unqualified because the product tested excessive。The notification type is Denial of Entry Notification, Alert number 2022.4451。

贸促20221333号预警信息Latvia reports exports to ChinaUSB charger is not qualified

On July 29, according to the official website of the European Union's Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX), Latvia notified that the USB charger exported from China (model: KeKe-F002C) was unqualified。This product contains accessible live parts which may cause electric shock to the user and does not comply with the requirements of the EU Low Voltage Directive and the European standard EN 62368-1。Alarm number A11/00087/22。

贸促20221334号预警信息Us automatically detains Chinese tilapia exports

On August 1, according to the official website of the US Food and Drug Administration, the United States implemented automatic detention measures for tilapia exported by a company in Yangjiang, Guangdong Province, China, because the product tested excessive pyrimethanil。Warning number 99-08。

贸促20221335号预警信息South Korea reported that China's export of pumpkin seeds was unqualified

Recently, according to the official website of the Korean Food and Drug Administration, due to the detection of residual pesticides (pyrazole oxysteryl) exceeded the standard, South Korea notified China's Shandong Qingdao export of pumpkin seeds unqualified。In Korea, the amount of residual pesticide (pyrazolesterin) in such products should be maintained at0.Less than 01mg/kg。

贸促20221336号预警信息Finland has notified China that its black tea exports are substandard

Recently, according to the European Union's Rapid Warning System for Food and Feed (According to RASFF news, Finland has notified that black tea exported from China is substandard due to the excessive level of dinotefuran detected in the product。The notification type is Denial of Entry Notification, Alert number 2022.4427。

贸促20221337号预警信息Switzerland has notified China that its export of chili powder is substandard

On August 1, according to the EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) news, Switzerland notified that the export of chili powder from China was unqualified due to the detection of unauthorized color additives (Sudan I) in the product。The type of notification is the Attention Notification and the alert number is 2022.4460。

贸促20221338号预警信息Latvia reported that China's export lighting chain is not qualified

Recently, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX official website news, Latvia notified that the lighting chain exported from China is not qualified。The product has insufficient moisture-proof insulation, contains live parts that can be reached, and the power tray may catch fire, which may cause electric shock or burns to the user, which does not meet the requirements of the EU low Voltage Directive and the European standards EN 60598-1 and EN 60598-2-20。Alarm number A12/01024/22。

贸促20221339号预警信息Us automatically detains Chinese blueberry syrup exports

On August 1, according to the official website of the US Food and Drug Administration, the United States imposed automatic detention measures on blueberry syrup exported by a company in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, because the product tested excessive temptation red and ponceau red。Warning number 45-02。

贸促20221340号预警信息Russia temporarily banned China2 aquatic products exported to Russia

Recently, according to the official website of the Russian Federal Zoological Service, due to the total number of colonies and pollutants (mercury) detected in the product, ChinaExports of products from two fisheries companies (frozen yellowfin tuna steaks and frozen oily fish carcasses) to Russia have been temporarily banned since August 5。

贸促20221341号预警信息South Korea reported that China's export of aluminum pulley is not qualified

Recently, according to the official website of the Korean Food and Drug Administration, because the product detected excessive nickel, South Korea notified that the aluminum pulley exported by a Chinese company was unqualified。In Korea, the nickel content in such products should be maintained at0.Less than 1mg/L。

贸促20221342号预警信息Japan reported that China's export of peanut products unqualified

Recently, according to the official website of the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, because the product detected excessive aflatoxin content, Nagoya Quarantine Office notified China's Shandong Yantai export peanut products did not meet the standard。

贸促20221343号预警信息Czech Republic reports that Chinese exports of battery-powered toys are unqualified

On August 2, according to the official website of the European Union's Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX), the Czech Republic notified that battery-driven toys exported from China (model: 889-361) were unqualified。The solder of this product contains excessive amounts of lead, which is harmful to the environment and does not meet the requirements of the European Union Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS 2 Directive)。Alarm number A12/01128/22。

贸促20221344号预警信息Germany reported that China's export of particle filter masks were unqualified

On August 2, according to the official website of the European Union's Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX), Germany notified that the HUHETA particle filter mask exported from China (model: NQX-2001) was unqualified。The filter protection performance of this product is insufficient and does not meet the requirements of the EU Personal Protective Equipment Regulation and the European standard EN 149。Alert number A12/01043/22。

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贸促20221345号预警信息Nigeria Remind Chinese citizens in Abuja to strengthen security precautions

On August 1, the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria issued a reminder that on July 25, a small team of soldiers of the Nigerian Presidential Guard was ambushed by militants while on routine patrol near the capital Abuja。In addition, a college in Abuja has been threatened with attack, and the Federal Ministry of Education has called for the closure of public colleges and universities in Abuja and the immediate evacuation of students。Recently, terrorists also attacked the Kuja Correctional Centre in Abuja, where more than 300 prisoners, including more than 60 terrorists, are on the run。There are signs that the security situation in Abuja is not optimistic。

Chinese citizens in Abuja are reminded to strengthen security precautions and discard careless thoughtsThe idea of "nothing to do with me", insisting on "non-essential, do not go out", and resolutely avoid going to crowded places。In case of emergency, please report to 911 and contact the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria (+234-(0)8065842688)。

贸促20221346号预警信息The Philippines Chinese citizens have been kidnapped in the Manila metropolitan area, gun violence is frequent in the capital area, and anti-government armed clashes continue in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

On July 24, a Chinese citizen was kidnapped in Palanac City, Metropolitan Manila, the capital of the Philippines, and patrol police sealed off the Tambo area and rescued him after being notified by the private security guard of the abductee。There have been at least five high-profile kidnappings in the Philippines so far this year, mostly related to offshore gambling and fake job scams。Since mid-July, there have been several incidents of gun violence in Quezon City, Metro Manila。On October 24, a shooting occurred at Ateneo University in the Philippines。On the 19th, a gunman on a motorcycle shot and wounded two people on Commonwealth Street。In addition, on July 18, Philippine security forces engaged in an armed clash with six militants of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) group in Duguengen, Maguindanao Province, Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao, Bangsamoro。

Recommended locations throughout the Philippines,In particular, Chinese enterprises and Chinese personnel in metropolitan Manila, the southern region of the Philippines, the Sulu Sea region in the southwest and the northern provinces of Luzon,Overseas security work should be carried out in accordance with laws and regulations,We will effectively guard against and defuse security risks,We made solid progress in relevant special work,Conscientiously fulfill the main responsibilities of security,Pay close attention to"Small scattered far soft" weak link。In the near future and the next few months, we should avoid traveling to the above high-risk and sensitive areas, attach great importance to and strictly implement relevant prevention and control measures, and avoid relevant legal risks。People outside should reduce their stay in crowded public places such as political assembly sites, festival sites, religious sites, government buildings, military and police service facilities, open-air markets, large and medium-sized bus transit hubs, hotels, large shopping centers, recreational venues, high-end restaurants, etc,Avoid talking about socially and politically sensitive topics。Chinese-funded enterprises should take necessary preventive measures, pay attention to abnormal situations and suspicious personnel around the premises, improve the security level of the premises and accompanying personnel, make emergency plans for kidnapping attacks, and purchase relevant specific insurance in advance to reduce losses。

贸促20221347号预警信息Malawi Remind Chinese enterprises and citizens to step up security precautions

On August 1, the Chinese Embassy in Malawi issued a reminder that in recent years, the social security situation in Malawi has become complicated, and some Chinese citizens have suffered from robbery, theft and other criminal cases。At the same time, local civil rights organizations frequently held demonstrations, increasing social security risks。

Chinese enterprises and citizens in Malaysia are reminded to raise their awareness of risk prevention and ensure personal and property safety。1.Minimize going out and avoid going to poor security or remote and desolate places。Do not flaunt wealth, show wealth, high vigilance following personnel。2.Keep an eye on local demonstrations and take precautions。During the demonstration, minimize going out, and immediately detour if you encounter demonstrators。3.Upgrade and strengthen the security measures of enterprises, shops and residential places, avoid retaining large amounts of cash, and hire professional security personnel if possible to maximize prevention。4.Pay timely attention to all kinds of security alerts published on the website of China Consular Service, the website of the Chinese Embassy in Malaysia and the official wechat account。In case of emergency, please call the police (997) immediately and contact the Chinese Embassy in Malawi (+265-888998037) for assistance。

>>Dynamics of global economic and trade friction

贸促20221348号预警信息欧盟The economic sentiment index fell to 97 in July.6

According to the European CommissionThe survey data released on July 28 showed that the EU economic climate index was 97 in July.6, down sharply from the previous month.2, below its long-term average。The economic sentiment index for the eurozone was 99.0,下降4.5点。

贸促20221349号预警信息Mexico's imports and exports hit a record high in the first half of the year

Recently, according to the Mexican National Bureau of Statistics data, in the first half of this year, Mexico's total imports and exports were5744.$900 million, of which total exports were 2,807.$700 million, a record high for the same period, an increase of 18 percent year-on-year.7%;Total imports were 2,937.$200 million, an increase of 25%;The trade deficit was 129.$400 million。

贸促20221350号预警信息秘鲁Mining exports rose in April 2022, but exports fell

Recently, the National Mining, Petroleum and Energy Association data show that this yearIn April, Peru's mining exports were 31.$900 million, an increase of 4.3%。However, due to the shutdown of the Las Bambas copper mine and Guahoni copper project, copper exports in April fell by 5 percent year-on-year.3%。Gold mine exports fell 10 percent in April from a year earlier.2%。

贸促20221351号预警信息The Czech Republic approved the construction of a national industry in Pilsen4.0 Strategic business park

According to the website of the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Czech government has approved the Ministry of Industry and Trade's proposal for the construction of industrial facilities at Bilsenlini Airport4.0 business park proposal。The project has a planned area of 391 hectares and a total investment of 9 billion kroner (about 3.$700 million) and the construction period is four years。

贸促20221352号预警信息Eurozone Q2GDP grew by 0.7%

According to EurostatPreliminary figures released on July 29th showed that euro-zone GDP grew by 0.5% in the second quarter compared with the previous quarter.7%, more than expected 0.2% and 0 in the first quarter.6%。Euro-zone GDP rose by an annualised 4% in the second quarter.0%, higher than market expectations of 3%.4 percent, but down from 5 percent in the first quarter of 2021.4%。