COUNTERMEASURES
India initiates anti-dumping probe into import of Chinese lift guide rails
India has launched an anti-dumping probe into Chinese lift guide rails. The move comes after a complaint from a domestic company, and aims to safeguard local industry from low-cost imports. The investigation, led by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies, targets 'T-Shaped Elevator/Lift Guide Rails and Counterweight Guide Rails.' If proven, anti-dumping duties may be imposed by the finance ministry to protect domestic players in accordance with WTO regulations.
India initiates anti-dumping probe into import of glass fibre from China, Thailand, Bahrain
India has launched an anti-dumping investigation into the import of glass fibre from China, Thailand, and Bahrain in response to a complaint by a local manufacturer. The probe, led by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) under the commerce ministry, aims to safeguard domestic industries from inexpensive imports. Owens-Corning (India) has filed for this investigation, citing potential harm to the domestic market and proposing anti-dumping duties on these imports.
India imposes anti-dumping duties on three Chinese products
On hydraulic rock breakers, the duty ranged between 4.55 per cent and 162.5 per cent of CIF (cost, insurance, freight) value in US dollars. The duty was also imposed on these goods coming from Korea. These breakers are used in the construction and mining industry for carrying out demolition, excavation, mining and boulder breaking activities.
Taiwan warns against travel to China after execution threat
Taiwan's government raised its travel warning for China, urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel following Beijing's threat to execute "diehard" Taiwan independence supporters. The warning also applies to Hong Kong and Macau. China, which considers Taiwan its territory, has escalated tensions by issuing new legal guidelines targeting Taiwan independence advocates, prompting condemnation from Taiwan and the United States.
China wants EU to scrap EV tariffs on EVs by July 4
Beijing urges the European Union to revoke its preliminary tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) by July 4, as reported by China's state-controlled Global Times. The EU plans to impose provisional duties of up to 38.1% on Chinese-made EVs while investigating alleged excessive and unfair subsidies to Chinese EV makers. China is willing to negotiate to avoid another tariff war, reminiscent of U.S. tariffs imposed during the Trump administration, but will protect its firms if necessary.
China warns of Taiwan 'war' as military drills encircle island
On the second day of exercises, warships and fighter jets surrounded Taiwan in what Beijing described as a test of its capability to seize the island, following the inauguration of its new president. China's military initiated the two-day war games on Thursday, deploying naval vessels and military aircraft to encircle democratic Taiwan, affirming its determination that the blood of "independence forces" on the island would be shed.
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Philippines ups stakes in China row, vows countermeasures to coastguard 'attacks'
The Philippines plans to implement countermeasures against what it calls "illegal, coercive, aggressive, and dangerous attacks" by China's coastguard in the South China Sea, according to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The move follows repeated hostilities by Chinese vessels within Manila's exclusive economic zone. Marcos did not specify the nature of the countermeasures but emphasized they would be proportionate and deliberate. The Philippines has sought to deepen defense ties with the United States, including increased U.S. access to Philippine military bases and expanded joint exercises, amid tensions with Beijing.
G20: India proposes medical countermeasure coordination platform to set standards for public good
India has proposed to set up a coordinating mechanism on medical countermeasures at WHO. The mechanism will focus on strengthening the global application of digital health, Dr Lakshmi Narasimhan Balaji, Senior Adviser Health, UNICEF, said on Sunday.
India is very well-poised to lead G20 countries: WHO representative to India at 2nd Health Working Group meeting in Goa
Speaking at the 2nd G20 Health Working Group meeting in Goa, Ofrin said, "It has been an exciting three days now. Focus on 3 agenda items, the health emergency preparedness and response architecture, a focus on how to scale up the networks for medical countermeasures and digital health. And in all these areas, India is very well-poised to lead the G20 countries. It has done investments in all three areas."
China says U.S. balloons flew over Xinjiang, Tibet, warns of countermeasures
Washington and Beijing are locked in a tussle over flying objects after the U.S. military this month shot down what it called a Chinese spy balloon over the coast of South Carolina. Beijing says its balloon was a civilian research vessel mistakenly blown off course, and that Washington overreacted.
EU cuts Russian banks from SWIFT, bans RT, Sputnik
The measures, effective immediately, were the latest ratcheting up of the Western-coordinated sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, now in its seventh day.
A powerful Chinese navy ready to flex its muscles
The sheer quantity and diversity of modern ships in the PLAN are imbuing it with growingconfidence, bolstered by nationalism fanned by an increasingly martial communist party.
China threatens 'countermeasures' if US boycotts Olympics
CNN and NBC cited unnamed sources Sunday as saying the diplomatic boycott -- meaning no US government officials would attend the Games, but athletes would still compete -- could be revealed this week, after President Joe Biden said in November it was something he was "considering."
China threatens countermeasures if U.S. boycotts Beijing Olympics
U.S. politicians should stop calling for a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics to avoid hurting bilateral ties and China will take "countermeasures" if necessary, China's foreign ministry said on Monday.
Taiwan says China military trying to wear it out, but it can respond
Taiwan has complained for a year or more of repeated missions by China's air force near the democratically governed island and in its ADIZ - not its territorial air space, but a broader area Taiwan monitors and patrols that acts to give it more time to respond to any threats.
Israel flags Iranian UAV bases, offers counter-measures to Arab allies
"Today I reveal to you two central bases in the area of Chabahar and Qeshm island in south Iran, from which operations in the maritime arena were launched, and where today, too, advanced Shahed attack drones are deployed," Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz told a televised security conference.
'Chinese village': AAPSU demands counter-measures against Beijing's 'expansionist' move
"Chinese claim over our state has given rise to myriad problems notably the stapled visa issue and Siang river imbroglio which still remains inconclusive till date despite the union bringing up the issue at the highest level several times," AAPSU chief Hawa Bagang said in a statement.
China threatens countermeasure after US blacklists 59 of its firms
Chinese Ministry of Commerce on Saturday said that the US has "abused" export controls to suppress enterprises, institutions, and individuals of other countries, Xinhua reported.
Tokyo Games relay opens in 100 days with 10,000 torchbearers
Organizers said Tuesday the relay is to begin on March 25 from the northeastern prefecture of Fukushima. This was also to have been the starting point for the relay before the Olympics were postponed nine months ago.
Custom-made aircraft Air India One for President, Prime Minister arrives In Delhi
The plane was scheduled to be delivered by aircraft manufacturer Boeing to Air India in July but its delivery was delayed twice - once in July for a few weeks due to COVID-19 pandemic and then in August for a few weeks due to technical reasons - the officials noted.
Centre may take up Trump's foreign medicines restrictions during FTA talks, downplays impact
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that requires Washington to develop a list of essential medicines and buy them as well as medical supplies from American companies instead of from foreign countries like China.
China warns US of countermeasures over Hong Kong trading threats
US national security advisor Robert O'Brien warned Sunday that the new law could cost the city the preferential trading status it enjoys with the United States, the world's largest economy.
China threatens 'countermeasures' against US as media war escalates
Reacting to Washington's move, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a media briefing here that "this will severely affect Chinese media's normal coverage in the US. We urge the US to immediately correct its mistake. Otherwise, China will have to take countermeasures."
View: What if China wrings India’s ‘Chicken’s Neck’ – the Siliguri corridor? Here are some countermeasures
In 2003, India and China came to an agreement whereby China agreed to Sikkim’s addition to India and gave up all claims to the state and India recognised China’s sovereignty over Tibet.
US okays $96 million sale of spares and support for Super Hercules 130J to India
India needs this support for its Super Hercules aircraft to ensure its aircraft operate effectively to serve its transportation needs for all purposes.
Goa Shipyard to tie up with foreign yards to build MCMVs
After bagging the deal to build MCMVs for the Indian Navy, Goa Shipyard Ltd has decided to tie up with the foreign yards for the technology transfer required to create these high-tech ships.
Will Manohar Parrikar scrap the long-pending deal for hi-tech South Korean warships?
Attorney general Mukul Rohatgi, too, has recommended scrapping of the almost decade-old selection process for the MCMVs.
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