While China’s import of coal has already risen by 9.5% in the first 9 months of the year, traders ad analysts opine that it could reach 300-320 million tonnes by this year end. On Tuesday, traders and analysts stated, China… Read More ›
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Malaysian palm oil exports could be hit by Indian trade action
Kuala Lumpur’s relations with New Delhi took a downward turn following Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad alluding to an Indian state as a separate country in the United Nations. According to a report from news wire Bernama, Malaysia’s Prime Minister… Read More ›
China’s import of pork & beef at new record for first nine months of 2019
Data from the General Administration of Customs shows a sharp increase in the import of proteins by China in the first nine months of this year. On Monday, customs data showed, China’s import of pork and beef have surged. Pork… Read More ›
China eases restrictions on gold imports
China’s central bank had previously imposed restrictions on quotas used to import gold into the country by commercial bank, which are mainly responsible for gold entering into the country. This was part of measures to stop the flow of capital… Read More ›
China launches anti-dumping probe of meta-Cresol from the U.S., EU and Japan
Meta-Cresol is an organic compound typically extracted from coal tar that is used to make pesticides and other chemical products. On Monday, China said it has launched an anti-dumping investigation into the import of meta-Cresol, an organic compound typically extracted… Read More ›
China applies coal pressure on Australia, terms it quality and safety assurance issue
Chinese customs has stopped importing Australian coal with the Chinese foreign ministry stating this is a “completely normal” practice. While China has always portrayed itself as playing by the rules, its surprising that it did not provide a guidance or… Read More ›
EU to impose import restrictions on steel
The development comes in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s imposition of metals tariffs on the bloc. On Friday, according to a filing in the European Union’s official journal, the EU is set to impose import limits on steel… Read More ›
Japan has begun importing Iranian crude
Japan forms part of a list of countries that have been exempted from U.S. economic sanctions on Iran. Countries on this exemption list are allowed to import Iranian oil for another 180 days. On Monday, the governor of Iran’s central… Read More ›
DowDuPont Inc’s Enlist E3 soy seeds wins China’s approval
China’s decision to grant approval to DowDuPont Inc’s Enlist E3 soy seeds is likely to lead to U.S. farmers opting for Enlist S3 rather than Monsanto’s Roundup Ready line of seeds since China, can easily reject shipments of unapproved varieties…. Read More ›
European Union launches forced technology transfer case against China
The WTO action by the EU, mirrors similar concerns raised by the United States. This is the second such action the European Commission has taken against China at the WTO. On Thursday, for the second time this year, the European… Read More ›