Hong Kong launches legal suit against US at WTO over 'Made in China' label

The city retains separate representation at the global trade body and has a separate customs jurisdiction from mainland China.

Hong Kong has launched procedures under the WTO’s dispute settlement mechanism requesting a bilateral consultation with the U.S., Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Edward Yau said at a press briefing Friday.

According to WTO rules, the U.S. 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, Yau said.

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