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Yesterday, International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA)'s Director of Policy and Legal Affairs Pete Mehravari, representing the Association of American Publishers (AAP), Entertainment Software Association, Independent Film & Television Alliance, Motion Picture Association, and Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA), delivered oral testimony at a #PublicHearing organized by the #WhiteHouse's Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on #China's compliance with World Trade Organization #commitments. Mr. Mehravari spoke about the #MarketAccessBarriers, #legal #challenges, and content #piracy that harm U.S. #creators and #CreativeIndustries in China, stating "China’s market for legitimate, licensed content continues to be devastated by piracy, #discriminatory and #restrictive market access policies, and long-standing unfulfilled #InternationalObligations to open the market to foreign creators and rights holders," however "addressing [these challenges] can secure positive #commercial gains for the #creative industries going forward, which remains the ultimate goal of #IIPA members’ efforts in China." Special thanks to Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for China, Mongolia and Taiwan Terry McCartin and #USTR's Deputy Director for China Affairs Alex Martin for hosting and organizing this important annual #PublicHearing. More information on all the #IntellectualProperty (#IP) and market access challenges faced by U.S. creators and creative industries can be found in #IIPA's 2024 Special 301 Report - https://lnkd.in/eg2PYp9i

Zhe Che Lisa Reilly Solís Order of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China No. 792 The “Regulations on Export Control of Dual-Use Items of the People’s Republic of China” were adopted at the 41st executive meeting of the State Council on September 18, 2024, and are hereby promulgated, to take effect on December 1, 2024. Premier Li Qiang September 30, 2024 Regulations on Export Control of Dual-Use Items of the People’s Republic of China Chapter I: General Provisions Article 1 These regulations are formulated in accordance with the “Export Control Law of the People’s Republic of China” (hereinafter referred to as the Export Control Law) and other laws, to safeguard national security and interests, fulfill international obligations such as non-proliferation, and to strengthen and standardize the export control of dual-use items. Article 2 The state shall apply these regulations to the export control of dual-use items. Dual-use items refer to goods, technologies, and services that have both civilian and military uses or enhance military potential, especially those that can be used in the design, development, production, or use of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems, including related technical data. Export control refers to measures by the state to prohibit or restrict the transfer of dual-use items from within China to abroad, including the provision of dual-use items by Chinese citizens, legal entities, and non-legal organizations to foreign entities or individuals, including commercial exports, donations, exhibitions, cooperation, aid, or other transfers. Article 3 The work of dual-use item export control shall adhere to the leadership of the Communist Party of China, uphold a comprehensive view of national security, maintain international peace, balance high-quality development with security, and improve the governance and management of dual-use item export control. The export of dual-use items and related activities must comply with laws, administrative regulations, and relevant national provisions and must not endanger national security or interests. Article 4 The national export control coordination mechanism is responsible for organizing and guiding dual-use item export control, coordinating major issues. The Ministry of Commerce is responsible for the work of dual-use item export control, while other relevant departments of the State Council are responsible for related tasks according to the division of responsibilities. Article 5 The Ministry of Commerce, together with relevant departments, shall establish an expert consultation mechanism for dual-use item export control to provide advice. Experts shall uphold national security and interests, offering objective, fair, scientific, and rigorous opinions while maintaining confidentiality of state secrets, trade secrets, and personal information.

An open letter pleading for help.... On behalf of a Shenzhen-based, legally-registered, tax-paying and law-abiding private enterprise. This might as well be a plea for China's private sector, particularly as local governments are now strapped financially in a weak economy, and some are resorting to unlawful and extortionary tactics to blackmail private businesses. Heeding the appeal by the writer to share this letter with the CCP standing committee of the named culpable city and its police department in Jiangsu province, netizens are also widely-circulating this plea online. Posted this afternoon, this letter "民企又又又又被迫害了！！！" reminds me of my post from a week ago "If you are genuinely interested in China...." which I prefaced with - "And you think you know a thing or two about the country, perhaps this article "不装了，他们连脸都不要了" will help you better understand the plight of the average folks." Followed by a despondent statement in which the author sadly encapsulates the feelings of too many in China today - "【“记住皇爷爷这句话，任何人答应你的事都不算数，只有你自己能做主的事才算数。” 痛苦的根源就在于，任何事，似乎我们自己都做不了主。】 A must read. *regrettably, the link has been taken down. Will provide another link to the plea letter when available. #china #economy #sme #localgovernments https://lnkd.in/gsQNb223

𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐁𝐀𝐘 𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐀: 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gJEyeUCQ #AshfordBenjamin #LegalTrends #LegalCompliance #LegalServices #LegalInsights #HongKong #SouthChinaBusiness #GlobalExpansion

🇯🇵Prologue to Constitution Day🇯🇵 Tomorrow is Constitution Day in Japan. On May 3, 1947, after the defeat in World War II, the current Constitution came into effect. While most laws bind us, constitutions are rules set by the people to bind the country in order to protect our rights and freedoms. What does your country's Constitution stipulate about human rights? Article 14, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Japan “All citizens are equal before the law, and there shall be no discrimination in political, economic, or social relations because of race, creed, sex, social status, or family origin.” I am always moved by this concise and beautiful Japanese language. In Japan, many people look forward to the NHK morning drama series. "虎に翼Tora ni Tsubasa," which began this year, began with this article of Constitution. This drama is about the first woman to become a lawyer in Japan after graduating from Meiji University in 1938. Not only is the script and the actors' performances excellent, but the kimono pattern matching and the music are also wonderful, and the drama has been very popular. I feel a sense of gratitude to our predecessors who contributed to the improvement of the status of women in Japan. The second half of Golden Week begins with Constitution Day. Although I think few foreign nationals are even interested in Japan's Constitution, as Japanese adults, I would like to make this day reflect on the Constitution. Have a wonderful GW to all of you🇯🇵 #japan ##constitutionday #constitution #law #drama #nhk #gw

WSJ [excerpt]: #China’s government is rolling out a charm offensive to lure back foreigners, part of an effort to shed years of pandemic-induced isolation that is sapping the world’s second-largest #economy. It’s a tougher sell than it used to be. ...The campaign marks an effort to restore the global ties that helped power China’s decades of record-breaking growth, which Beijing severed during the pandemic as Chinese leader #XiJinping elevated security above all else. Now China is trying to regain its allure for foreigners in a different era, with a slowing economy and tightening social controls. A rising chorus in Washington portrays engagement with China as suspect. And there is lingering distrust in the country’s government stemming from the zero-Covid policies and a nationwide anti-#espionage campaign. One U.S. #business executive said he was unsettled in mid-2023 when a group of nine police officers showed up at his door in Beijing one evening, demanding to examine his passport and confirm his employer, as one of the officers recorded the interaction with a smartphone. The officers didn’t give a reason for the visit, he said. “It’ll take a long time to restore the broken #trust over the last couple of years,” the executive said. ...The severity of the challenge is apparent in #Shanghai, a glimmering financial center that once teemed with foreigners of all stripes. The number of new foreign worker permits fell to 50,000 in 2022 from roughly 70,000 in 2020, according to official data. The city is still struggling to recover its cosmopolitan flair nearly two years after a Covid lockdown persuaded many #expatriates to flee. ....The #trend marks a stark reversal for China, once seen around the world as a land of opportunity. A decade ago, cities such as Beijing and Shanghai ranked among the world’s most popular destinations for expatriates. During the country’s boom years, students flocked to Chinese #universities to learn #Mandarin, many staying behind to pursue lucrative careers as bridge builders for eager #multinationals. Now, many multinationals have moved to diversify their operations away from China. “If you’re a foreigner with a family and looking to grow your #career, you no longer need to be in China, now that destination is #SoutheastAsia, #India or the #MiddleEast,” said Cameron Johnson, a supply-chain consultant in Shanghai. As people have departed, so has #money. Foreign #investment flows into China dropped 8% to about $157 billion last year, the first decline in 10 years, China’s commerce ministry said in January. China is increasingly seen as a source of #risk. “Back in the day, China was the place where things happened. Upwardly mobile executives were fighting to come to China,” said Sean Stein, a senior adviser at Covington & Burling’s Public Policy Practice, which advises companies on regulatory and legal risks. Now, he said, “people don’t see that there’s an upside.” #news

#whatsyouridea1996 (2024/2/28) #DecisionMaking, #MECE  #MutuallyExclusiveCollectivelyExhaustive   Friend: Emily, do you know the news? Some people will push to shorten the time for Chinese spouses to obtain Taiwan ID cards?! What do you think?! Answer: Only CN?! What about JP, US, and Palauese?! Because of Taiwan-Japan friendship, arms procurement, good friends...   If it is a company, how to confirm the scope and dimension being considered is mutually exclusive and collectively exhaustive?! How to do budget control?! What about the cash flow?!   Ask Me a Question, thank you!

DG Competition is pleased to welcome Deputy-Director Mr. Kentaro Doi of the Japan Fair Trade Commission as a Seconded National Expert ⬇    🤝 For the next 10 months, Mr. Doi will be seconded to the Directorate dealing with Digital Platforms where he will contribute to our ongoing work.    🌏 This secondment reflects the long-standing collaboration between DG COMP and the JFTC, providing valuable opportunities for both sides.    ℹ It enables JFTC staff to gain deep insights into DG COMP's operations and policies, while also enriching DG COMP with a Japanese perspective on competition enforcement.   For more information about DG Competition's international relations 👇  🔗 https://europa.eu/!GMD7KC   #EUCompetition #JFTC #secondement #enforcement #EUJAPAN #DMA

We are delighted to share the latest edition of our Asia Newsletter, which covers a wide range of legal updates and insights we have generated over the past 6 months. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gVfkxcJ3 #Asia #HongKong #Singapore

WARNING: North Korea’s Modern Slavery Products Distributed Through Collaboration with China In modern society, purchasing goods can unwittingly make consumers complicit in human rights abuses. Among these, forced labor under the collusion of the North Korean and Chinese regimes represents one of the most severe cases. North Korea and China classify North Korean defectors as illegal immigrants and forcibly repatriate them under bilateral agreements. Once repatriated, defectors are handed over to North Korea’s Ministry of State Security or other subordinate organizations, effectively becoming slaves of the state. These individuals are subjected to forced labor in reeducation camps and state-owned trading companies, where they are compelled to work up to 20 hours a day. The products of this forced labor are manufactured in collaboration with Chinese companies. Items produced in North Korean reeducation camps are falsely labeled as “Made in China” and exported worldwide. North Korea’s state-owned trading companies use this process to generate foreign currency for the regime, and products resulting from joint ventures with Chinese firms are widely distributed in Western markets. Some of the items we purchase during the Christmas season or in our daily lives may originate from forced labor camps in North Korea, raising the alarming possibility that consumer spending could inadvertently finance the survival of the North Korean regime. This report by 북한인권시민연합 Citizens' Alliance for North Korean Human Rights (NKHR) seeks to raise awareness about the gravity of forced labor practices enabled by the collaboration between the North Korean and Chinese regimes. It also provides actionable recommendations for consumers to make ethical purchasing decisions and avoid indirectly supporting these practices. By increasing global awareness and taking collective action, we can take a vital first step toward addressing and ultimately ending these human rights abuses. https://lnkd.in/eQy3We9W