ELECTRONICS & ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

IRAN: Government Extends Import Ban on Home Appliances until March 2022

08 October 2021

Iran’s current home appliances import ban will remain until at least the end of March 2022, according to the Deputy Minister of Industries, Mining and Trade, Mehdi Sadeqi Niyaraki, in a 20 September 2021 Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture report. More

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U.S. and Mainland China Spar at WTO over Solar Cell Safeguard

04 October 2021

A meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body on 27 September in Geneva included tit-for-tat arguments between Washington and Beijing regarding a recent dispute settlement panel ruling on U.S. government actions to protect its domestic solar panel industry. More

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China to Begin Certification of Beidou Products

16 September 2021

Under guidelines recently issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation, greater efforts will be made to enforce and supervise certification of Beidou Navigation Satellite System (Beidou) products. Uniform catalogues, rules and labels will be introduced for Beidou products. More

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China Issues New Rules for Sampling Inspection of Colour TVs

03 September 2021

The State Administration for Market Regulation released new implementation rules for the inspection of colour TVs on 11 August. The old rules ceased to be effective on the same day. Product features subject to inspection include insulation, anti-electric shock protection structures, brightness, energy efficiency and brightness balance. More

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China Strengthens Management of Connected Carmakers

31 August 2021

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology recently issued regulations on the management of connected vehicle makers, spelling out their primary responsibilities. The regulations cover the management of data security, network safety, software upgrades, safety and uniformity of product quality and consistency. More

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HKTDC International ICT Expo

31 August 2021

A showcase for information and communications technology (ICT) firms from around the world, the 18th HKTDC International ICT Expo will comprise specialised zones – Enterprise Solutions, Smart City, Startup, Smart Devices & Accessories, Retail Technologies, Home Grown Innovation and Retail Technologies. The Startup Zone includes 150 tech start-ups from Hong Kong, the British Virgin Islands, Canada, Japan, Mainland China, Russia, Taiwan, Thailand and the United States. More

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HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition)

23 August 2021

The HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) 2021 is returning this year in hybrid physical-and-digital form. The 41st edition will feature several thematic zones, including the Hall of Fame spotlighting acclaimed global names. The Start-up Zone will highlight the next big idea from global tech start-ups. The Tech Hall will showcase a spectrum of the latest tech-savvy products and technologies. The fair will also offer one-on-one buyer meetings, trend seminars and networking events. More

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Update on Recent Energy Efficiency Rulemakings

13 August 2021

The U.S. Department of Energy is considering a number of actions of potential interest to Hong Kong and mainland Chinese exporters of dishwashers, clothes washers, clothes dryers, microwave ovens, commercial and industrial pumps, and various other products. More

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China Regulates Connected Vehicle Road Testing

13 August 2021

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and two other government departments have issued a circular on the commencement of road testing for smart connected vehicles from 1 September. Interested parties are required to submit a safety self-declaration, confirmed by the competent department, when they apply to take part. More

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Delivering Digitalisation: Hong Kong’s 5G First Mover Advantage

02 August 2021

Hong Kong is a leader in 5G applications, and as such has a first-mover advantage in the development of many essential parts and components. With the support of the Greater Bay Area’s mature industrial development, the electronics industry is expected to lead Hong Kong’s industrial export growth. More

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