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Practical Insights from China on the Newly Issued Provisions on Cross-Border Data Transfer
On March 22, 2024, following nearly six months after the publication of the Provisions on Promoting and Regulating Cross-border Data Flows (Draft for Solicitation of Comments), the Cyberspace Administration of China (“CAC”) officially released the Provisions on Promoting and Regulating Cross-border Data Flows (“the Provisions”), which came into immediate effect. In accordance with the Provisions, CAC...
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The Sky’s the Limit – Yet More Section 301 Tariffs on China
The White House at 5 am this morning in DC released its decision on the new section 301 tariffs. There is a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs effective this year (which is in addition to the usual 2.5% import duty on cars). The tariff rate on Chinese lithium-ion EV batteries will increase from 7.5% to...
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U.S. Trade Representative Releases Section 301 Review, Announces Increases in Section 301 Duties for Select Products, and Indicates that Existing Exclusions are Scheduled to Expire on May 31
As previewed over the course of the last month, the Biden Administration has announced that intends to increase Section 301 tariff rates for a host of products, including critical minerals used in battery production, and solar cells and modules. Today’s announcement comes in the context of the U.S. Trade Representative completing its four-year review of the...
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Legal Basis for Policy Conversion in China
Ⅰ . Background With the further aging of the population, the pension issue has gradually become a focus of attention in CHina, prompting the insurance industry to explore and develop life insurance products with long-term coverage and pension features. Meanwhile, due to the impact of the scheduled interest rate reduction, in addition to developing new products,...
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FDA warns food firms in China and California about unsanitary conditions, insects, and more
The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement activities. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company...
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China's Typical Cases of Public Interest Litigation for Cultural Relics Released
On 27 Dec. 2023, China’s Supreme People’s Procuratorate (SPP) released typical cases of procuratorial public interest litigation for the protection of cultural relics and heritage. This batch consists of eight cases, involving cultural heritage such as Tibetan Buddhist temples, coastal defense sites, agricultural cultural and irrigation engineering sites, traditional villages, and historic residences. For...
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China Releases Typical Cases of Private Fund Crimes
On 20 Dec. 2023, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) and Supreme People’s Procuratorate (SPP) jointly released “Typical Cases of Lawfully and Strictly Combating Private Fund Crimes” (依法从严打击私募基金犯罪典型案例). This set consists of five typical cases, covering crimes such as illegal absorption of public deposits, fundraising fraud, embezzlement of funds, duty encroachment, and accepting bribes by...
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SPC Interprets International Treaties & Practices in Chinese Courts
On 28 Dec. 2023, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) issued the “Interpretation on Several Issues Concerning the Application of International Treaties and International Practices in the Trial of Foreign-related Civil and Commercial Cases” (hereinafter the “Interpretation”, 关于审理涉外民商事案件适用国际条约和国际惯例若干问题的解释), and typical cases on the application of international treaties and international practices in foreign-related civil and commercial...
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Commerce Issues Preliminary Antidumping Determination in Aluminum Extrusions Investigations in 14 Countries; Invites Further Comments on Scope
On May 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) announced affirmative preliminary determinations in the antidumping investigation of aluminum extrusions from the People’s Republic of China, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Italy, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand, the Republic of Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Commerce...
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Congress Passes Bill Prohibiting Sharing or Selling Americans’ Sensitive Data to Entities Controlled by Foreign Adversaries
On April 24, 2024, President Biden signed into law H.R. 815, which includes the Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 (“the Act”), a bill that passed the House 414-0 as H.R. 7520 on March 20. The Act is one of several recent actions by the U.S. government to regulate transfers of U.S....