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China Signals Openness to TikTok Deal
At a press conference today, the spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) responded to a potential TikTok deal and threats of more U.S. tariffs in a way that may suggest openness on the part of the
Trump, EU Trade Commissioner Comment on China Trade Balance at WEF
At the World Economic Forum today, both President Trump and EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič
New U.S. Legislation Introduced to Revoke China's Permanent Normal Trade Relations Status
While President Trump's ability to impose tariffs through statutory authority delegated by Congress
China Expands Financial Services Access for Foreign Institutions in Pilot Zones
In a recently issued document, Beijing expanded financial services access and committed to national treatment
China's Sanctions on Rubio: A Complex Diplomatic Dance
As Marco Rubio has now been confirmed as the U.S. Secretary of State, his
U.S. CVD Investigation on File Folders from Cambodia Involves Allegations of Chinese Transnational Subsidies
A U.S. countervailing duty investigation on file folders from Cambodia is the latest trade
China-Maldives Trade Agreement Now in Effect
Earlier this month, the long-awaited China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement entered into force.
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China Trade Monitor Database of Chinese Government Sanctions
The China Sanctions Database is now available on China Trade Monitor.
The database will cover
The Use of Trade Remedies Against China: Data Since WTO Entry Shows Frequent, Steady Usage
Commentary suggests a recent surge in the use of trade remedies against Chinese products, but the data shows a steady stream of trade remedy investigations over the years.
Exclusive Interview with Former Korean Trade Minister on China-Korea Trade
In May, a trilateral meeting among China, South Korea and Japan led to an agreement
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China-Maldives Trade Agreement Now in Effect
Earlier this month, the long-awaited China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement entered into force.
EU Files WTO Complaint against China on Royalties for EU High-Tech Sector
The European Commission requested consultations with China at the World Trade Organization (WTO) today, arguing that "China has empowered its courts to set binding worldwide royalty rates for EU
USTR Releases Annual Report on China’s WTO Compliance
Yesterday, the U.S. Trade Representative's Office (USTR) released its annual report to Congress on China's WTO compliance, with continued criticism of China's trade
WTO Committee Meeting Discusses Chinese Product Standards, Procurement
Chinese laws and regulations related to national standards for office devices and government procurement were discussed at the WTO's Committee on Trade-Related Investment Measures meeting in October, for
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China Expands Financial Services Access for Foreign Institutions in Pilot Zones
In a recently issued document, Beijing expanded financial services access and committed to national treatment for foreign financial institutions as part of a pilot project.
Beijing Mulls New Export Controls on Strategic Resources
China's Ministry of Commerce has signaled potential expansion of its export controls on strategic resources, a move that could escalate tensions in the ongoing tech trade war.
Four More U.S. Firms Added to Unreliable Entity List
As part of its third set of additions in 2025, Beijing added another four U.S. firms to one of its sanction lists.
China Adds Seven More Companies to Sanctions List
Today, China's Ministry of Commerce added another seven U.S. firms to the unreliable entity list, the second addition of its kind in 2025. China's increased
Foreign Laws & Cases
New U.S. Legislation Introduced to Revoke China's Permanent Normal Trade Relations Status
While President Trump's ability to impose tariffs through statutory authority delegated by Congress is the focus of attention right now, Congress is also considering tariff actions, with China
Biden Administration Announces New Export Controls on AI Chips
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce published an interim final rule governing exports of chips used in artificial intelligence. The rule has already drawn criticism from Beijing and some
U.S. Commerce Department Requests Comments on Possible Drone Rule
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM), in which it sought public comment on "
Chinese Lidar Maker Hesai Motions for Summary Judgment in Defense Department Blacklist Case
Hesai Technology, an electronics company headquartered in Shanghai, has filed an amended complaint and a motion for summary judgment in a case against the U.S. Department of Defense to
