Information and Communication Technology Industry Update - August 1, 2018

Information and Communication Technology Industry Update - August 1, 2018

Dear USCBC members interested in ICT, 

This week's update feature MIIT telecom network services, A blockchain finance report, and electronic stands from the China Electronics Standardization Institute. As always, please do not hesitate to reach out with questions to Ricky Altieri ([email protected]) and Sun Yi ([email protected] ).


MIIT Granted Licenses to 15 Companies to Run Virtual Telecom Network Services

Agriculture Industry Update - July 31, 2018

Agriculture Industry Update - July 31, 2018

Dear USCBC members following agriculture and food safety:
 
As I am sure you are aware, Chinese tariffs on $34 billion in US goods went into effect on July 6 shortly after the United States imposed tariffs on Chinese imports of equal value. The tariffs cover nearly all US agricultural exports to China, as well as automobiles and auto parts, and could have a serious long-term impact on the market share of US agricultural products in China.
 

US-China Business Council Comments on the Third Draft of the Ecommerce Law

On behalf of the more than 200 members of the US-China Business Council (USCBC), we appreciate the opportunity to provide comments to the National People’s Congress on the third revision of the Draft Ecommerce Law (Draft Law). USCBC and our members recognize that this law reflects the desire of the Chinese government to set rules for ecommerce transactions and support the development of a regulatory system for ecommerce.

美中贸易全国委员会代表 200多家美资会员公司感谢全国人民代表大会给予我委员会这个机会, 让我们能够就《中华人民共和国电子商务法(草案三次审议稿)》(以下简称“草案”)提出意见。美中贸易全国委员会和我们的会员公司都充分意识到这部法律反映了中国政府制定电子商务交易规则,支持电子商务监管体系发展的愿望。

Week in Review: CFIUS bill passed by the House, Congress puts pressure on President Trump on trade, hearings on the Hill, rebuke of agriculture aid program, and deal between the US and the EU

Week in Review: CFIUS bill passed by the House, Congress puts pressure on President Trump on trade, hearings on the Hill, rebuke of agriculture aid program, and deal between the US and the EU

CFIUS reform bill passed by the House

Court Ruling Could Hurt US Companies Seeking to Enforce Contracts with Chinese Partners in California

Court Ruling Could Hurt US Companies Seeking to Enforce Contracts with Chinese Partners in California

A California Court of Appeals decision in a recent case has potentially significant implications for US companies seeking to enforce contracts with Chinese partners that agree to jurisdiction in the California courts to resolve disputes.

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Next wave of tariffs related to Section 301 on the horizon

Next wave of tariffs related to Section 301 on the horizon

The Trump administration’s Section 301 case on China’s intellectual property rights (IPR) and technology transfer policies appears to be headed for additional escalation, with a second phase of tariffs expected to be implemented by early September and no indication that the two governments are seeking a negotiated solution.

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Information and Communication Technology Update - July 25, 2018

Information and Communication Technology Update - July 25, 2018

Dear USCBC members interested in ICT, 

This update features an implementing regulation of the Cybersecurity law, announcements on Tianjin’s Economic Development Area, a list of subsidized domestic materials from MIIT, and a tariff announcement from MOFCOM on certain optical fiber materials.

As always, please do not hesitate to reach out with questions to Ricky Altieri ([email protected]) and Sun Yi ([email protected] ).

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