U.S. Treasury announces adjustments to EV tax credit policy, eases restrictions on critical minerals like Chinese graphite, providing manufacturers with a grace period to boost industry development.
The U.S. government has allowed energy-related transactions with major Russian banks to be settled until November 1, 2024, reflecting its balancing strategy between international relations and energy demands.
In Q1 2024, Shanghais foreign trade data showed a 1% year-on-year increase in export value, with domestic enterprises performing remarkably well. High-tech product imports saw significant growth, reflecting market optimization and strengthened international connections.
Japan announced export controls on four categories of cutting - edge technologies, aiming to prevent the diversion of technologies for military purposes and exacerbating global technology policy tensions.
The EU Launches an Investigation into Chinese Medical Device Procurement, Aiming to Break Market Barriers and Triggering New Tensions in China - EU Relations. China Criticizes It as Protectionism, While the EU Pursues Fair Competition.
The US Department of Commerce reviews Chinas use of open - source RISC - V chip technology, focusing on national security risks. RISC - V technology has become a focus of competition in the high - tech fields between China and the US, which may affect the Sino - US scientific, technological and trade relations.
: According to the IEA report, during the winter of 2023 - 2024, Europes natural gas imports from Russia increased by 25% year - on - year, and LNG imports also rose. Despite geopolitical tensions, Russian natural gas exports are expected to continue to grow in 2024.
IMF Asia-Pacific Department Director Krishna Srinivasan analyzed South Koreas economic outlook at a press briefing, predicting growth this year primarily due to strong global demand for high-end semiconductors. He also noted inflation and price volatility as challenges facing the South Korean economy.