The EU is planning a large-scale customs reform that will affect the tax system for cross-border e-commerce
March 26, 2024
為應對跨境電商給歐盟海關帶來的巨大壓力,歐盟正醞釀自1968年以來最大規模的海關改革。 2月22日,歐盟內部市場委員會通過了關于歐盟海關法改革的立場草案。上海海關法專家朱秋沅表示,這基本上可視為一次全面大修,并將形成多項新機制。 根據...
The United States is considering restrictions on Chinas shipbuilding industry, South Korea may benefit
March 25, 2024
在美國工會的持續施壓下,美國政府近日表態或對中國造船業采取限制措施。分析人士指出,這一舉措雖然直接目標是遏制中國在該領域的發展,但也可能為韓國等競爭對手在全球造船市場贏得更大份額創造機會。 事態源于3月12日,美國五大工會組織向拜登政府...
The South Korean government has promised to support the semiconductor industry and strive for an export target of US1120 billion
22 March 2024
韓國產業通商資源部長官安德根上周四承諾,政府將繼續大力支持半導體產業發展,加快開發高帶寬存儲器和人工智能芯片等領域,力爭實現每年1200億美元的芯片出口目標。 在參觀韓國主要芯片制造商SK海力士位于全羅南道新建廠址時,安德根表示,政府計劃制...
EU plans to impose tariffs on Russian white grains to ease farmers’ dissatisfaction with Ukrainian products
March 21, 2024
According to internal sources, the European Commission is considering imposing import tariffs on grain from Russia and Belarus, attempting to appease some member states and European farmers dissatisfied with the influx of Ukrainian agricultural products. Reports suggest the EC will propose €95 (approximately $103) per ton tariffs on grain from Russia and Belarus, with oilseeds and their derivatives...
South Koreas auto exports decreased in February, and new energy vehicles were hit
March 21, 2024
The latest data released by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce on March 19 revealed the challenges facing the countrys automotive export industry. According to the report, in February this year, South Koreas automotive exports reached $51,6 billion, down from the same rate by 7.8%, showing a declining trend for three consecutive months, reaching the lowest level since January 2023 ($49,8 billion).
EU considers reviewing dependence on Chinese chips
March 20, 2024
According to Bloombergs latest report, the EU is considering launching a formal review to assess regional companies reliance on mature process chips imported from China. This move suggests the EU may follow the U.S. in examining potential national security and global supply chain risks from China dependence. According to a draft working statement seen by Bloomberg, the EU...
Shanghais semiconductor equipment imports surge
March 20, 2024
Recent Shanghai Customs data shows significant growth in semiconductor manufacturing equipment imports during the first two months of 2024. Particularly for machines and apparatus for manufacturing semiconductor devices or integrated circuits, both import volume and value saw substantial increases. Statistics indicate that from January to February 2024, Shanghais imports in this...
Chinas steel export growth faces future fluctuations
March 20, 2024
According to China Customs statistics, Chinas steel exports achieved significant year-on-year growth in January-February 2024, demonstrating the Chinese steel industrys global competitiveness. However, Lange Steel Research Center analysis notes that despite current export growth, short-term fluctuations are inevitable due to changing international market conditions. During these two months...
Nissan, Honda to team up to counter rise of Chinese electric cars
March 19, 2024
In the face of increasing global competition in the field of electric vehicles (EV), Japans two major automobile manufacturers, Nissan and Honda, have begun to explore cooperation in the field of electric vehicles and vehicle software.According to the Japan Economic News, this partnership is intended to respond to the growing market offensive of Chinese electric vehicle companies, especially companies such as Biady in the global market.