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The Greater Bay Area: Making an Impact with Integrated Services

16 October 2019

From mega infrastructure projects, like bridges and rail links, to tall buildings, related master planning, project management, design, engineering and consultancy expertise, the UK’s Arup is using its East Asia regional headquarters in Hong Kong to make a difference in the Greater Bay Area with its globally integrated approach.More

Topics: Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, urbanisation

China Publishes New Cosmetics Registration and Testing Guidelines

16 October 2019

The National Medical Products Administration has introduced new guidelines intended to ensure that all cosmetics registration procedures – and any related inspection / testing – are conducted in a transparent, fair and appropriately scientific fashion.More

Topics: Health & Beauty, Mainland China, cosmetics, registration

Shanghai Looks to Optimise Overseas Investment Through Three Key Policies

15 October 2019

In a bid to optimise the level of overseas investment in the city, Shanghai’s local government has advocated the adoption of 26 incentive-related measures.More

Topics: Mainland China, shanghai, foreign investment

China Looks to Nurture World-Class Business Environment

15 October 2019

Under new regulations adopted by the State Council earlier this month, commercial operators are to be granted institutional guarantees related to providing all due protection for their investments as the government looks to optimise the mainland’s overall business environment.More

Topics: Mainland China, business environment, market players

Going Global Via Cross-Border Intellectual Property Services in Greater Bay Area

Joint research series on Guangdong-Hong Kong co-operation in capturing Greater Bay Area opportunities

15 October 2019

Mainland firms in Greater Bay Area have been actively expanding their overseas business. But many are prone to getting embroiled in commercial deals that result in IPR or other disputes. With good IPR protection and legal service providers who comply with international business practice and are well-acquainted with the business culture of mainland firms, Hong Kong is a trusted service platform for mainland and foreign businesses.More

Topics: Legal Services, intellectual property, Hong Kong, Mainland China, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Bay Area, Greater Bay Area

EU Court Annuls Anti-dumping Duties Imposed on Imports of Solar Glass Originating in Mainland China

15 October 2019

In an anti-dumping case that is likely to be interest to traders with export interests in mainland China, the General Court of the European Union (“General Court”) has issued a judgment. The judgment annuls Commission Implementing Regulation 470/2014 of 13 May 2014 (“Regulation 470/2014”) imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of solar glass originating in mainland China.More

Topics: Environmental Protection, Electronics & Electrical Appliances, EU, Mainland China, anti-dumping, policies & regulations

Senate Trade Committee Leadership Issues Stern Editorial on WTO Reform

15 October 2019

In a recent CNN-Business editorial, Sens. Grassley (Republican-Iowa) and Wyden (Democrat-Oregon) criticised that mainland China has self-designated as a developing country “to shirk WTO commitments in critical areas such as agriculture and illegal subsidies”, failed to meet its obligation to report domestic subsidies, and instituted too many cybersecurity requirements on information and communication technology.More

Topics: USA, North America, world trade organisation, trade dispute

California to Stop Sale of Pesticide Chlorpyrifos

15 October 2019

The California Environmental Protection Agency has announced that the sale of the pesticide chlorpyrifos will cease in February 2020 as a result of an agreement between the Department of Pesticide Regulation and pesticide manufacturers.More

Topics: Chemicals, Household Products, USA, North America, policies & regulations

Child and Forced Labour Lists Undergoing Annual Review

15 October 2019

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs is requesting comments and information no later than 13 January 2020 to be used in the preparation of certain documents regarding child labour and forced labour in foreign countries.More

Topics: USA, North America, Labour Rights, global supply chain

Imports of 31 Chemical Substances Could Require Advance Notice

15 October 2019

The Environmental Protection Agency is accepting comments through 12 November on a proposed rule that would require persons who intend to manufacture (including import) or process any of 31 chemical substances for an activity designated as a significant new use by this rule to notify the EPA at least 90 days before commencing that activity.More

Topics: Chemicals, USA, North America, import, policies & regulations

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