The Ministry of Commerce responded to the sampling results of the EU anti-subsidy investigation on electric vehicles in China: non-compliance, opacity and injustice

　　In response to the recent announcement of the EU investigation agency anti-subsidy investigation on China's electric vehicles sampling results，Ministry of Commerce spokesman He Yadong responded on the 16th，China has noted，The European Commission is in the midst of an anti-subsidy investigation into electric vehicles in China，The representative criterion of maximum export volume was not adopted，Only 3 Chinese local enterprises were selected as sample enterprises。The European Commission's sampling standards are not compliant, the sampling process is not transparent, the sampling results are unfair, and the relevant practices are suspected of violating WTO rules and EU laws, which is a discriminatory choice against Chinese electric vehicle companies and will seriously distort the results of the subsidy investigation。

　　He Yadong made the above response at a regular press conference held by the Ministry of Commerce on the same day。He further said that the European Commission excluded EU member States with the highest production and sales in the sample of EU industries。This practice is against the norm, and the sampling results simply cannot represent the objective situation of the industry in the league。The European Commission launched its own anti-subsidy investigation in the face of clear opposition from the industry within the Union, falsely claiming that Chinese electric vehicles threaten to harm the EU electric vehicle industry, completely ignoring the close cooperation between the Chinese and European automotive industries。

　　He Yadong said that the Chinese industry is strongly disappointed and dissatisfied with the European Commission's practice of presetting the investigation results and operating behind closed doors。China urges the EU side to strictly abide by WTO rules and EU laws, correct its wrong practices as soon as possible, ensure the investigation is open, fair, fair and compliant, and fully protect the legitimate rights and interests of relevant companies。

　　(Source: Xinhua News Agency)

　　White House Executive Order on the development and use of AI intellectual property related content

　　日前，the White House issued an Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trusted Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence)，It aims to ensure that artificial intelligence (AI) is developed and used safely and responsibly。The executive order lays out the principles on which the policy will be based and establishes a set of rules for action。

　　This article summarizes the executive order's references to intellectual property (IP) :

　　Promoting responsible innovation, competition, and cooperation to unlock the potential of AI technologies: This requires investing in AI-related education, training, development, research, and capacity, while addressing new intellectual property issues to protect inventors and creators。

　　(2) Clarify issues related to AI and patentable inventions: invention rights and the use of AI in the creation process (generating AI);Address the intersection of AI and IP, and address the innovation of AI and key emerging technologies;Copyright and related issues arising from AI。

　　(3) Assisting AI developers in addressing AI-related IP risks: developing training, analysis and evaluation plans and guidelines;Investigating incidents affecting national security;Information sharing with international organizations。

　　(4) within the scope permitted by law，Increased resources available to start-ups and small businesses, as appropriate: related to proprietary equipment or facilities, test and performance data, manpower development plans, design/process technology/intellectual property, etc.;Provide technical and intellectual property assistance，Accelerate the commercialization of new technologies for start-ups and small businesses。

　　(Source: Chinese Academy of Sciences Intellectual Property Information)

　　France publishes a sustainability index for television sets

　　France recently issued Circular G/TBT/N/FRA/231 through the WTO on the Decree on Criteria, sub-criteria and Rating Systems for the Calculation and Display of Sustainability indices for television sets。

　　According to the decree, the durability index, with a maximum score of 10, is used to be displayed at the time of purchase to inform consumers of the service life of electrical and electronic products。The index takes into account the reliability of the product (including the robustness of the product and its maintenance and maintenance) and upgradability criteria, and is intended to replace the French maintainability Index。

　　This Act applies to television sets and specifies standards, sub-standards and rating systems applicable to television sets for calculating the durability index of each model。Producers, importers or other marketers of electrical and electronic equipment, including televisions, are obliged to calculate the index for the relevant product category and provide relevant information。

　　Proposed date of entry into force: 9 after the promulgation of the Decree个月。

　　(Credit: tbtguide)

　　Bangladesh is taking steps to attract foreign investment

　　Bangladesh's National News Agency reported，Bangladesh has taken a number of steps to attract foreign investment，First, the establishment of the Investment Development Authority (BIDA), the Economic Zone Authority (BEZA), the Economic Processing Zone Authority (BEPZA), the High-tech Park Authority (HTPA) and the Public-Private Partnership Authority (PPPA).。Second, investment and development institutions introduce one-stop services to promote investment。The third is to gradually reduce the approval process, service delivery deadlines and the number of documents required。Fourth, various incentives are being offered to investors。Fifth, organize exhibitions, seminars and roadshows to attract investment。The sixth is to identify 15 industries as export diversification industries, 18 industries as specific development industries, and 17 industries as priority industries。Seventh, logistics development policies are being formulated to increase investment in the logistics industry and improve the investment environment。Eighth, we will implement the investment environment development plan and promote trade and investment facilitation。

　　(Source: China Council for the Promotion of International Trade)

　　Eurozone imports and exports are down year-on-year

　　According to the Slovenian news agency, exports in the euro area fell by 9% in September from a year earlier.3 per cent to €235.8 billion;Imports were down 23 percent from a year earlier.9 per cent to 225.8 billion euros。In the first nine months, compared with the same period last year, euro area exports were stable at 2,119.5 billion euros, while imports fell by 12 percent.2 percent to 2,103.2 billion euros。Trade between euro-zone countries shrank by 3. 3 percent in the first nine months.8% to 1,989.3 billion euros。For the EU as a whole, exports in September were 9. 9% lower than a year earlier.7 percent to 209.7 billion euros, with imports down 27 percent.6 percent to 20.25 billion euros。In the first nine months of the year, EU exports increased by 0.7% to 1,901.3 billion euros, the value of imports decreased by 15 percent year-on-year.2 per cent to €1.905 billion。In the first nine months of this year, intra-EU trade fell by 2. 2% compared with the same period last year.2 per cent to €3,091.2 billion。

　　(Source: China Council for the Promotion of International Trade)