THE Hong Kong Government is
taking action at the World Trade Organisation against the United
States over pending regulations that the city label goods manufactured
there as "Made in China".
Hong Kong has launched procedures under the WTO's dispute
settlement mechanism requesting a bilateral consultation with the US
commerce secretary, for Hong Kong commerce and economic development spokesman
Edward Yau.
According to WTO rules, the US must respond to Hong Kong's
request within 10 days and conduct the consultation with Hong Kong within 30
days, he said. After that, if the two sides can't come to an agreement within
60 days Hong Kong has the right to request a panel be formed to settle the
dispute, Mr Yau said.
The city retains separate representation at the global
trade body and has a separate customs jurisdiction from mainland China.
"It is necessary for the Hong Kong government to take further action
against the US," said Mr Yau.
Hong Kong has increasingly become a target for the US amid
its trade war with China. The city's status as an Asian financial hub and its
relationship with the mainland have come under scrutiny, especially after
Beijing imposed the national security law on the territory in June.
Source : HKSG / Photo : Hongkong Business.
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