>>Trade frictions against China
贸促〔2022〕1490号预警信息：Australia launched the second double reverse sunset review investigation on Chinese aluminum-plated zinc plates
8月22日，澳大利亚反倾销委员会发布第2022/085号公告称，应澳大利亚企业申请，对进口自中国大陆的宽度大于等于600毫米的镀铝锌板发起第二次反倾销和反补贴日落复审调查。The investigation period of this case is from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022。The product in question has the Australian Customs code 7210.61.00.60、7210.61.00.61和7210.61.00.62。The Australian Anti-dumping Committee is expected to submit its final anti-dumping Sunset Review recommendation to the Australian Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction no later than 24 January 2023。Interested parties should submit the questionnaire and related materials to: investigations4@adcommission by September 28, 2022.gov.au。
贸促〔2022〕1491号预警信息：Ukraine modified the product description of China steel wire rope and steel cable anti-dumping case
8月24日，Ukraine's interdepartmental International Trade Council issued a statement，Pursuant to Commission resolution AD-532/202/441-01 of 17 August 2022，To amend the product descriptions of steel wire ropes and steel cables in China as determined by Decision No. AD-183/2008/143-48 of 23 July 2008，The modified product description is as follows: 1.Twisted strands, ropes and cables of sectional dimensions not exceeding 3 mm, except electroplated or other copper - zinc alloy coated cables;2.Galvanized stranded wire with a cross-section size exceeding 3 mm;3.Cables (including cables in closed brackets) with sectional dimensions exceeding 3 mm and not exceeding 24 mm, uncoated or galvanized only;4.Non-galvanized coated cables (including cables in closed brackets), relating to products under tax codes 7312104900, 7312108100, 7312108300, 7312109800, 73121010500。
贸促〔2022〕1492号预警信息：Ukraine terminates investigation into safeguards on imports of sodium hypochlorite
8月24日，Ukraine's interdepartmental International Trade Council issued a statement，The import of sodium hypochlorite is subject to a negative final ruling on safeguard measures，It ruled that the import of the products in question did not cause material damage to the domestic industry of Ukraine，Pursuant to Commission resolution SP-531/202/441-01 of 17 August 2022，To terminate the safeguard measures investigation on imports of sodium hypochlorite，No safeguards are applied。The product's Ukrainian tax code is 2828 90 00 00。The announcement shall take effect as of the date of promulgation。
贸促〔2022〕1493号预警信息：Brazil launched an anti-dumping sunset review investigation on seamless carbon steel pipes involved in China
On August 22, the Brazilian Foreign Trade Secretariat issued a notice in the Federal Government Gazette saying that in response to the application of domestic enterprises in Brazil, the anti-dumping sunset review investigation of seamless carbon steel pipes originating in China and Romania was launched。The products in question are not more than 5 inches in diameter (141.3 mm), seamless carbon steel tubes for oil and gas pipelines, referring to Mercosur tax number 7304.19.00、7304.31.90、7304.39.10和7304.39.Products under item 90。The dumping investigation period in this case is from January 2021 to December 2021, and the damage investigation period is from January 2017 to December 2021。The announcement shall take effect as of the date of promulgation。The questionnaire will be sent to exporters/producers, importers and other domestic manufacturers. Interested parties should use the SEI/ME electronic information System (http://sei) within 30 days of receiving the questionnaire.economia.gov.br/sei/controlador_externo.php?acao=usuario_externo_logar&id_orgao_acesso_externo=0) Submit an answer sheet。An interested party may apply for a hearing within 5 months from the date of commencement of the investigation。Case information consultation method: tubossemcostura.rev@economia.gov.br。
贸促〔2022〕1494号预警信息：Brazil made a final anti-dumping ruling on polyester fiber yarns related to China
8月22日，The Executive Board of Management of the Foreign Trade Commission of the Ministry of Economy of Brazil issued Resolution No. 385 of 2022，A final affirmative anti-dumping determination has been made on polyester yarns (other than sewing threads) for non-retail use originating in China and India, including synthetic fibre monofilaments of a fineness below 67 min，Decided to impose anti-dumping duties on products from China and India for a period of five years。The MERCOsur tax code of the products involved is 5402.33.10、5402.33.20和5402.33.90。In the interest of the Brazilian public, the measures were suspended for one year。This resolution shall take effect as of the date of promulgation。
贸促〔2022〕1495号预警信息：Canada made the first anti-dumping sunset review of China-related concrete and steel affirmative final ruling
8月26日，The Canada Border Services Agency has issued an announcement，The first anti-dumping sunset review of concrete and steel originating in or imported from Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, Taiwan Region of China, Belarus, Japan, Portugal and Spain was made final，Ruling if the anti-dumping measures in this case should be lifted，Dumping of the products in question into Canada will continue or recur。The Canadian International Trade Tribunal is expected to make a sunset review industrial injury final ruling in this case by February 2, 2023。The customs code of the product involved is 7213.10.00.11、7213.10.00.12、7213.10.00.13等。
贸促〔2022〕1496号预警信息：Pakistan coated bleached board with white background to China/ Folding box board made the first anti-dumping sunset review final ruling
8月25日，The National Customs Board of Pakistan has issued Notice No. 44/2016/NTC/CBB/SSR/2022，Made the first affirmative final anti-dumping sunset review on coated white base bleach board/folding box board originating in or imported from the PRC，Decided to continue to levy on the products involved 28.74%～29.The anti-dumping duty of 02% is effective from February 28, 2022, and is valid for five years。The products in question are white Manila pulp or white Manila pulp ISC ivory board weighing between 180 and 400 grams per square meter, but do not include single-sided sterile coated board (clay coated) and double-sided coated bleached board。The Pakistani tax code of the product in question is 4810.9200和4810.9900。
贸促〔2022〕1497号预警信息：Peru made a preliminary anti-dumping ruling on Chinese polyester fiber fabrics
8月25日，The Commission on Dumping, Subsidies and Non-Tariff Barriers to Trade of the National Competition and Intellectual Property Protection Agency of Peru published in the Peruvian newspaper No. 190-2022/CDB-INDECOPI，A preliminary affirmative anti-dumping determination was made on 100% polyester fiber fabrics originating in China，The preliminary ruling was levied on the products involved in the case.The provisional anti-dumping duty of US $93 / kg is valid for 6 months。The width of the product involved is less than 1.8 m of natural, white or dyed 100% plain polyester fabric, between 80 g/m2 and 200 g/m2 per gram weight, referring to Peruvian tax code 5512.11.00.00和5512.19.00.Products under item 00。The measures will take effect the day after the announcement。
贸促〔2022〕1498号预警信息：Us detains Chinese exports of fat sea
On August 24, according to the official website of the US Food and Drug Administration, the United States imposed automatic detention measures on Pangdahai (herb) exported from Anqing, Anhui Province, China, due to the detection of salmonella in the product。Alert number 99-19。
贸促〔2022〕1499号预警信息：Poland notified that black tea exported from Taiwan region of China was unqualified
On August 24, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for food and feed (RASFF) news, Poland notified that black tea exported from China's Taiwan region was unqualified due to the product test of furosemide exceeding the standard。The notification type is Denial of Entry Notification, Alert number 2022.4882。
贸促〔2022〕1500号预警信息：Lithuania reported that China's export mugs were unqualified
On August 24, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for food and feed (RASFF) news, due to the unauthorized use of bamboo fiber and corn fiber, Lithuania notified that the mugs exported from China were unqualified。The notification type is Subsequent Information Notification and the alert number is 2022.4889。
贸促〔2022〕1501号预警信息：Hungary notifies China of unqualified export of food supplements
On August 24, according to the EU Rapid Alert System for food and Feed (RASFF) news, Hungary notified that food supplements exported from China were unqualified due to the detection of an unauthorized substance (Sildenafil) in the product。The notification type is Warning Notification and the alert number is 2022.4891。
贸促〔2022〕1502号预警信息：Germany reported that China's export of fiber laser cutting machine unqualified
On August 25, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX), Germany notified that the Ermaksan fiber laser cutting machine exported from China (model: Fibermak G-Force) was unqualified。The protection screen on the machine is insufficient, the laser radiation may be harmful to the machine operator, and does not comply with the requirements of the EU Machinery Directive and the European standards EN 60825-1 and EN ISO11553-1。Alarm number A12/01204/22。
贸促〔2022〕1503号预警信息：Poland reported that the export of plush toys from China was unqualified
On August 25, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX), Poland notified that the Toys Group plush toys exported from China (model: TG 400737) were unqualified。This product contains small parts that are easy to fall off (metal zippers, button batteries), children may choke and choke, and does not meet the requirements of the EU Toy Safety Directive and European standards EN 71-1 and EN 62115。Alarm number A12/01208/22。
贸促〔2022〕1504号预警信息：Lithuania notified China that the export of glue is not qualified
On August 25, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX) news, Lithuania notified that TINGI glue exported from China was unqualified。This product contains excessive concentrations of chloroform, which can cause skin irritation and, if inhaled or swallowed, may be harmful to health and does not meet the requirements of the EU REACH regulation。Alarm number A11/00099/22。
贸促〔2022〕1505号预警信息：France reported that China's export of wooden puzzles did not meet the standards
On August 25, according to the European Union's Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX), France notified that the wooden Puzzle exported from China (model: TOY-A118) was unqualified。The small puzzle parts of this product are easy to separate, and children may accidentally choke and suffocate, which does not meet the requirements of the EU Toy Safety Directive and the European standard EN 71-1。Alert number A12/01233/22。
贸促〔2022〕1506号预警信息：Austria reported that China's export of plastic toys is not qualified
On August 25, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX), Poland notified that plastic toys exported from China were unqualified。The product is easy to break and produce small parts, children may accidentally choke and choke, which does not meet the requirements of the EU Toy Safety Directive and the European standard EN 71-1。Alert number A12/01235/22。
贸促〔2022〕1507号预警信息：South Korea reported that China exported Shuangyou high-quality probiotic Lactobacillus unqualified
On August 26, according to the official website of the Korea Food and Drug Administration, due to the failure of the disintegration time limit of the product test, the South Korean Jingin Agency (airport) notified that the Shuangyou high-quality probiotic lactobacillus exported by a company in Guangzhou, China, was unqualified。
贸促〔2022〕1508号预警信息：Spain reported that the saucepan exported from China was unqualified
On August 26, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for food and Feed (RASFF) news, Spain notified that the saucepan 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 2022.4950。
贸促〔2022〕1509号预警信息：Luxembourg announces Chinese exportsLED lighting chain is not qualified
On August 26, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX), Luxembourg notified that the Topeq LED lighting chain exported from China (model number: 00594) was unqualified。The product contains excessive amounts of SCCPS and DEHP, which are harmful to human health and the ecological environment and do not comply with the requirements of the EU Persistent Organic Pollutants Regulation (POP Regulation) and REACH Regulation。Alert number A12/01236/22。
贸促〔2022〕1510号预警信息：Croatia reported that China's export of baby rocking chairs is not qualified
On August 25, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for Non-food Products (RAPEX), Croatia notified that the export of Chinese INGENUITY baby Rocker (model: EVERSTON GRAY 974630) was unqualified。The lateral swing Angle of the product is too large, the protective restraint system is insufficient, the baby may fall and cause injury, and does not meet the requirements of the EU General Product Safety Directive and the European standard EN 16232。Alarm number INFO/00088/22。
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贸促〔2022〕1511号预警信息：Namibia Chinese citizens are reminded to step up security precautions
On August 24, the Chinese Embassy in Namibia issued a reminder that social security in Namibia has deteriorated significantly recently, and robbery cases have been frequent, and the Namibian police have issued a public security warning。According to local media reports, foreign citizens in Namibia are the main victims of robbery cases。On July 12, a tourist couple was robbed outside a hotel in Windhoek。In early August, a family picnicking in the mountains of Little Windhoek was robbed and fought back。There have also been several break-ins and robberies of Chinese citizens and institutions in Namibia recently。
Once again, we remind overseas Chinese nationals and Chinese-funded enterprises in Namibia to further enhance their awareness of safety precautions and take practical and feasible preventive measures。This includes strengthening the security of homes and business premises，Avoid showing your wealth in public，Avoid carrying or keeping large amounts of cash in your home，When traveling, choose safe routes and times as much as possible and travel in large groups，Stay alert at intersections and traffic lights and avoid using cell phones，Make sure the doors and glass are closed when parking。In case of distress, we should respond calmly and prudently, try to avoid direct conflicts with lawbreakers, and always put personal safety in the first place。In case of robbery, call the police as soon as possible(10111) and contact the Embassy in Namibia (+264811228200)。
贸促〔2022〕1512号预警信息：Ethiopia Remind Chinese citizens and institutions to avoid regional risks
On August 25, the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia issued a warning that the recent outbreak of armed conflict in Tigray region has further deteriorated the security situation in Tigray, especially in the area of the Amhara Region。
Chinese citizens and institutions in Egypt are reminded to be vigilant, pay attention to avoid regional risks, do not go to the above high-risk areas, if they are already in the above areas, they should immediately evacuate to safe areas。Chinese citizens and institutions located in nearby areas should always follow the development of the situation, strengthen security precautions, and be ready to evacuate at any time。In case of emergency, please call the police in time under the premise of ensuring your own safety(991) and at the same time provide information to the Embassy (0911686415) for assistance。
>>Dynamics of global economic and trade friction
贸促〔2022〕1513号预警信息：In the first half of this year, China remained the EU's largest trading partner
Recently, Eurostat released data,In the first half of 2022, the trade volume of the 27 EU countries with China reached 413.9 billion euros, a year-on-year increase of 28.8%.3%。Among them, the EU's exports to China were 112.2 billion euros, down by 0.4%;Imports from China reached 301.7 billion euros, an increase of 43 percent.3%;The deficit was 189.5 billion euros, an increase of 94.4%。China remains the EU's largest trading partner, largest source of imports and third largest export market, with a share of 15 percent respectively.4%、21.0%、9.1%。
贸促〔2022〕1514号预警信息：Vietnam inCoal imports are expected to increase significantly between 2025 and 2035
According to the draft strategy for developing Vietnam's coal industry recently put forward by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam, in order to meet domestic production needs, Vietnam will develop its coal industryAbout 50-83 million tons of coal will be imported annually during 2025-2035, and imports will gradually decline to about 32-35 million tons by 2045。
贸促〔2022〕1515号预警信息：South Korea steps up security scrutiny of foreign mergers and acquisitions
Recently, South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources recently said that according to the relevant provisions of South Korea's "Foreign Investment Promotion Law", sinceOn August 24, the Regulations on the Operation of Foreign Investment Security Review Procedures were implemented to strengthen the security review of foreign mergers and acquisitions。According to this regulation, a new security review committee will be established, consisting of no more than 20 members of relevant administrative agencies and experts, to evaluate whether foreign mergers and acquisitions endanger national security。The new rules do not apply to foreign greenfield investment, only to some foreign merger and acquisition projects, and there is no change in the field of foreign merger and acquisition security review。
贸促〔2022〕1516号预警信息：Business registrations in the European Union fell in the second quarter from the previous quarter1.2%
According to figures released by Eurostat, on a seasonally adjusted basis,The number of new business registrations in the EU and the euro area in the second quarter of 2022 decreased by 1.2%、2.0%, the EU and eurozone corporate bankruptcy filings increased by 2.2%、2.5%。
贸促〔2022〕1517号预警信息：Egypt's economic recovery is picking up steam
Recently, the latest data released by the Egyptian government shows that as ofOn June 30, the Egyptian economy recorded year-on-year growth in the 2021/2022 fiscal year6.2%。Egypt's Al-Ahram Weekly pointed out that the Egyptian economy has shown great resilience thanks to a number of reform measures and policy support。
贸促〔2022〕1518号预警信息：Singapore's core inflation hit a new high
Monetary Authority of Singapore and Ministry of Trade and IndustrySingapore's core inflation rate continued to climb to 4, 000 in July, according to a joint report released on the 23rd.8 percent, up from 4 percent in June.4%, a 10-year high;Headline inflation was 7 per cent in July, also up from 6 per cent in June.7%。
贸促〔2022〕1519号预警信息：German electronics and electrical industry orders in the first half of the year increased12.7%
According to the German Electronics and Electrical Industry Association website recently data, the first half of this year, industry orders increased year-on-year12.7%, including a 10% increase in domestic orders in Germany.4%, foreign orders increased by 14%.5%;Eurozone orders rose 19 per cent, while non-eurozone orders rose 12 per cent.1%。