The Australian Government has re-affirmed its commitment to tobacco plain packaging laws, in the face of a new challenge to the policy by Indonesia. The World Trade Organisation says Indonesia has made a formal request for consultations with Australia on the issue, which under the Geneva-based organisation's rules is the first step towards a full-blown … Continue reading Indonesia becomes fifth country in WTO fight over Australia’s tobacco law
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July 17 2012 China Daily Mail Headlines
Large military hospital built for South China Sea actions Posted by chankaiyee2 ⋅ July 17, 2012 ⋅ Leave a Comment A large military hospital, newly built on Hainan Island, indicates that China’s hard-line attitude in the South China Sea is not merely bluffing. Hong Kong’s Ming Pao says that the Chinese military’s PLA Daily quoted Major … Continue reading July 17 2012 China Daily Mail Headlines
May 26 2012 China Daily Mail Headlines
Chinese WTO suit strikes back at U.S. duties Posted by China Daily Mail ⋅ May 26, 2012 ⋅ 1 Comment China launched a complaint at the World Trade Organisation on Friday against U.S. import duties on 22 Chinese products that the United States says are unfairly priced or subsidised, including solar panels and steel products. “China … Continue reading May 26 2012 China Daily Mail Headlines
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