Research Articles

Corporate Implications of US Designation of Xinjiang Genocide
There are no legal repercussions for a genocide designation under US law, though it intensifies reputational risk and could...
Uncertainty Looming in China’s Changing IP Environment
Companies generally agree that the IP commitments included in the Phase One agreement are a step in the right direction. Some...
“Phase One” Deal Primer: Status Update, China’s Progress So Far
China has made significant changes to intellectual property and technology transfer policies. The deal is expected to resolve...
USCBC Board Meets with Premier Li, Urges Action During De-Escalation in Bilateral Relations
USCBC’s Board of Directors met with Chinese cabinet-level officials in Beijing this month. Delegates pressed for a...
Ahead of the G20, Industry Groups Press the US and China to Resume Talks and Pause Tariff Escalation
Presidents Trump and Xi will meet on the sidelines of the G20 Summit near the end of June, with preparatory talks starting...
Trump-Xi Meeting at the G20: Outlook and Prospects of a Deal
It is uncertain whether Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping will reach an agreement at their December 1 meeting that can...
China’s Recent Tariff Reductions Encourage Diversification of Imports
China is reducing tariffs on 1,585 products beginning November 1 to diversify its imports. The most recent tariff reductions...
US-China Commercial Discussions May Continue Next Week
Although last week’s trade talks in Beijing for the most part sketched out opening positions that are far apart, a next round...
China Retaliates Against US Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on April 2 that it would implement tariffs on 128 US products to offset the...
Shanghai Conference: Companies Positive about Growth, but Concerned about Possible Trade Action
Despite indications that US companies expect growth in revenue and profitability next year in China, concern about possible...
Obama in China: Deals on Visas and Climate Change, Tech Tariff Reductions, and Commitment to BIT as ‘Top Economic Priority’
US President Barack Obama concluded a constructive three-day visit to China earlier today with announcements of new bilateral...
USCBC Explains: How a Negative List Would Work in a US-China Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)
As the United States and China restart negotiations on a bilateral investment treaty (BIT), the US-China Business Council (...
Why an Investment Treaty with China Matters
We are starting to hear a lot about a bilateral investment treaty (BIT) with China. Here’s hoping we hear a lot more. The...
USCBC Submission for Trade Talks Highlights Investment Restrictions, IPR, Administrative Licensing
The US-China Business Council (USCBC) will recommend solutions to foreign investment, intellectual property, and administrative...
US-China Trade Talks Wrap up in Beijing with Progress on IPR, Procurement, Agriculture
US and Chinese senior government officials announced movement on key business issues during this year’s plenary session of the...
PRC CUSTOMS CLARIFIES PROCESSING TRADE RESTRICTION RULES
To clarify several implementation issues associated with regulations released in late July, the PRC General Administration of...
CHINA TO CUT EXPORT TAX REBATES
The PRC Ministry of Finance (MOF) and State Administration of Taxation yesterday announced that export tax rebates for 2,831...
CHINA BANS MORE PRODUCTS FROM PROCESSING TRADE
MOFCOM, the General Administration of Customs, and the State Environmental Protection Administration jointly announced new...