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Anti-dumping, strong yuan push makers to emerging markets

30/12/2010

To help suppliers in China's toy hub reach more customers in the Middle East, the Chenghai government launched China's Chenghai Toys Exhibition Center in Dubai in late November.

China Faces Threat of European Tariffs on Graphite Electrodes

21/12/2010

The European Union threatened to impose tariffs on graphite electrodes from China four days after renewing levies against India to help EU producers including SGL Carbon SE compete with cheaper imports.

China Raises Export Taxes of Some Rare Earths to 25%

21/12/2010

China, which supplies more than 90 percent of the world's rare earth minerals, will raise the export taxes for some elements to 25 percent 2011, the Ministry of Finance said.

South Korea may impose anti-dumping duties on Malaysian plywood

21/12/2010

South Korea may impose anti-dumping duties on Malaysian plywood to prevent local firms from the Southeast Asian country underselling the construction material, Yonhap news agency quoted the government as saying Thursday.

EU makes final ruling on anti-dumping duties on Chinese high-tenacity polyester yarn

21/12/2010

The EU has reached a final decision to impose anti-dumping duties on Chinese-made high-tenacity polyester yarn. The investigation procedures for Taiwanese- and Korean-made yarns were terminated as the injury is considered to be slight.

China subject to 56 trade remedy investigations in first 11 months

21/12/2010

China was the subject of 56 trade remedy investigations launched by 19 countries and regions in the first 11 months, figures from the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) showed Friday.

China opens beef market, agrees to other import concessions

20/12/2010

China has agreed to lift its extensive limits on the import of U.S. beef, lower restrictions on imports of wind turbines and telecommunications equipment, and take an array of other steps that U.S. officials say could lead to a substantial boost in U.S. exports to the world's second-largest economy.

WTO to help Russia's image but hurt its manufacturers

20/12/2010

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's long-awaited WTO entry is set to boost investor sentiment but also push domestic manufacturers into a painful struggle to shape up against global competition that could take them years.