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Beijing Woos Global Exporters with "Export to China" Amid Western Tensions
China's Commerce Ministry (MOFCOM) on Thursday detailed a massive new state-led initiative titled "Export to China," aiming at balancing trade flows, while navigating a delicate relationship with the West.
U.S. Quartz Safeguards Investigation Seeks To Crack Down on Transshipment from Southeast Asian Nations
A U.S. safeguards investigation on quartz products has found that increased imports are causing
Trump Administration Imposes Pharmaceutical Tariffs, Impact on Chinese Imports May Be Limited in Short Term
Last week, the Trump administration imposed 100% tariffs on patented pharmaceutical products and ingredients. Imports
China’s New Supply Chain Rules Target Vulnerabilities, Authorize Retaliation
China has a new regulation on supply chain security that establishes a formal legal framework
U.S. Lawmakers Move to Force Allied Alignment on China Chip Controls
Recent U.S. trade agreements negotiated by the Trump administration (although not yet in force
U.S. Trade Rep. Comments on Trump-Xi Meeting, Boards of Trade/Investment, Rare Earths
At a think tank event today, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer offered a number
China Turns to Insurance Markets to Bolster Indigenous Innovation Drive
Last month, China’s government unveiled guidelines to accelerate the development of a nationwide “science
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State of Texas Files Deceptive Practices Lawsuit against China's TP-Link
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit in state court against China-owned company
The Uncertain Fate of the H200: China Sales in the Crossfire
The Trump administration has authorized Nvidia to sell its H200 AI chips to China, with
Canada-China Trade Deal Resolves Some Trade Irritants, Raises Many Questions
During a visit to China by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Canada and China were
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China and Nigeria Ink Framework Agreement
China and Nigeria signed a landmark framework agreement last week to deepen economic ties, marking a key step in Nigeria's partnering with China amid global trade shifts.
Mapping China’s Global Trade Policy in the 15th Five-Year Plan
After China's parliamentary session this month, Beijing released the Outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (FYP) for National Economic and Social Development, signaling a fundamental shift in its
Taiwan Declines To Participate in WTO MC14 Meetings Due To Treatment by Host Country Cameroon
On Friday, Taiwan announced that it would not be participating in the WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Beijing Balances WTO Reform and Africa Outreach with Cautious U.S. Trade Talks
China will send Commerce Minister Wang Wentao to this month’s World Trade Organization ministerial meeting in Cameroon to push for WTO reform and closer economic links with Africa, while
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China’s New Supply Chain Rules Target Vulnerabilities, Authorize Retaliation
China has a new regulation on supply chain security that establishes a formal legal framework for monitoring risks, protecting key sectors, and responding to foreign measures perceived as threatening China’
China Turns to Insurance Markets to Bolster Indigenous Innovation Drive
Last month, China’s government unveiled guidelines to accelerate the development of a nationwide “science and technology insurance system,” aiming to cushion risks in high-stakes innovation projects and bolster self-reliance
China’s Top Court Reports Surge in Foreign-Related Cases and Anti-Sanction Rulings
China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) reported a 66% rise in its international workload over the last five years, a dramatic increase in the judiciary's
Global Fashion Giants Flagged in China’s Latest Customs Safety Sweep
In a recent report detailing 100 imported products that failed national safety standards in 2025, China Customs highlighted several high-profile global brands, including Zara, H&M, and Ralph Lauren,
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U.S. Lawmakers Move to Force Allied Alignment on China Chip Controls
Recent U.S. trade agreements negotiated by the Trump administration (although not yet in force in many countries), contain language requiring partners to align their export controls with the U.
Supreme Court Petition in China Section 301 Tariff Case Could Impact Future USTR Use of Section 301
A U.S. court case involving the tariffs imposed on Chinese imports during the first Trump administration could provide some clarity on the scope of the power of the U.
EU Blacklists Chinese Firms over Major Cyberattacks
The European Union on Monday sanctioned two Chinese tech firms for cyberattacks that allegedly hacked tens of thousands of devices and critical infrastructure.
After Court Ruling, Canadian Government Says TikTok Can Keep Offices Open
The Canadian government announced today that in response to a court ruling, it was reversing a previous order that closed TikTok's offices in Canada, allowing them to stay