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Chinese Government Comments on Ongoing Section 232 Investigations
While U.S. Section 232 national security investigations of imported products are mostly political exercises, there is nevertheless an opportunity for interested parties to submit their views, and the Chinese government has been doing so in the various investigations that
China-Australia Meetings Lead to Update/Review of ChAFTA
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Beijing yesterday, with
China's Graphite Exports Rebound in Early 2025
China's exports of natural graphite are rebounding over the first four months of
New Section 232 Investigations Initiated on Polysilicon and Drones
The U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced that it
Irish Data Protection Commission Announces New TikTok Inquiry
Following up on an earlier inquiry, the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has announced a
New Chinese Report Touts Foreign Investment in China
A new report from a Chinese Ministry of Commerce-affiliated think tank paints foreign-invested enterprises as
EU-China Trade Tensions Continue Ahead of 50th Anniversary Summit
Last week, remarks from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on challenges presented by
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A Breakdown of U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Imports
In recent months, the Trump administration has rolled out a number of trade actions, either
Fentanyl-Related China Tariffs Challenged in U.S. Court
A public interest law firm has filed the first lawsuit against the Trump administration'
China's Anti-Sanctions Law Takes Center Stage in Maritime Dispute
China's Supreme Court annual work report highlighted the first application of China’s
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WTO & Trade Agreements
WTO Council for Trade in Goods Meeting Discusses U.S. "Reciprocal" Tariffs
At a recent WTO meeting, China initiated a discussion of the U.S. "reciprocal" tariffs, with many other countries also weighing in.
China Outlines Zero-Tariff Path for African Nations
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has outlined a detailed roadmap for extending zero-tariff treatment to imports from 53 African nations, solidifying a commitment made at last week'
Beijing Calls for Stronger WTO Role Amid Global Trade Tensions in Meeting with WTO DG
During a meeting with WTO Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala yesterday, China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao called for the World Trade Organization to strengthen its oversight of unilateral tariffs
Deputy USTR Nominee Testifies at Confirmation Hearing
The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing today to consider the nomination of Joseph Barloon to be the Deputy United States Trade Representative in Geneva and the U.S. Ambassador
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Chinese Laws & Cases
China Sanctions Eight Taiwanese Defense-Linked Firms
Today, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced sanctions on eight Taiwanese companies, including major aerospace and shipbuilding firms, subjecting them to stricter export control measures.
China Retaliates Against EU, Imposes Restrictions on Medical Device Procurement
China announced new restrictions on European Union medical device companies participating in its government procurement, a move Beijing described as a reciprocal response to similar measures adopted by the European
China Sanctions Former Philippine Senator
China has sanctioned former Philippine Senate majority leader Francis Tolentino, accusing him of "egregious conduct" detrimental to Beijing's interests, and has banned him from entering mainland
China Conditionally Lifts Ban on Japanese Seafood Imports
China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) has conditionally resumed imports of aquatic products from most regions of Japan, reversing a 2023 ban imposed over concerns about wastewater discharge
Foreign Laws & Cases
Irish Data Protection Commission Announces New TikTok Inquiry
Following up on an earlier inquiry, the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has announced a new inquiry into TikTok's practices related to the transfer of European user data
U.S. Court Rejects Hesai Attempt To Get Off Blacklist
In a ruling on Friday, a U.S. district court judge granted summary judgment to the U.S. government in a lawsuit by Hesai Technology, an electronics company headquartered in
New U.S. Budget Bill Would Repeal De Minimis Exemption
As the U.S. Senate and House work to agree on wide-ranging federal budget legislation, it looks increasingly likely that the final version will repeal the $800 de minimis duty
Canada Shuts Down Hikvision Operations
The Canadian government has ordered Chinese tech company Hikvision, a major surveillance equipment manufacturer, to close its operations in Canada, citing national security concerns.
