Huan Zhu
Mexican Legislature Approves New Tariffs on Chinese Goods, Sparks Beijing Criticism
Mexico's Congress has approved a proposal to raise tariffs for more than 1,400 products from China and other trading partners that do not have a trade agreement with the country. This action has drawn criticism from Beijing, which has an ongoing investigation on the tariffs.
Taiwan Bans China’s Xiaohongshu App Citing Fraud and Security Risks
Taiwan has ordered a yearlong block on Chinese lifestyle app Xiaohongshu, citing a surge in fraud cases and serious data‑security risks. The move has ignited a fierce debate over digital rights, free speech, and national security, and triggered criticism from Beijing.
Chinese Commerce Minister Lays Out Wider Opening Plan Balanced by National Security Controls
In a recent article in China Daily, China's Commerce Minister laid out the government's blueprint for global trade and investment over the next five years, vowing a path of "high-level opening." Crucially, the Minister also stressed that this openness will be balanced against national
U.S. Patent Office Rule Draws Fire from China, Citing Discrimination
The USPTO recently finalized a significant policy change requiring petitioners in Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings to disclose all Real Parties in Interest (RPI). This move immediately drew sharp condemnation from China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), which publicly argued that the rule constitutes a violation of U.S. international
Macron's China Trip Yields Deals on Investment and Agri-food as Trade Tensions Continue
Concluding his visit to China under the shadow of concerns about persistent trade imbalances, French President Emmanuel Macron oversaw the signing of new bilateral agreements, including a document to promote investment and a pact focused on agri-food trade.
Survey: China’s Export Controls Affect European Supply Chains as Delays and Opacity Hit Firms
A new survey report from the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China highlighted the negative impact of China's export controls on European business, leading to some efforts to shift away from China-centric supply chains and find alternative sources.
MOFCOM Extends Beef Import Probe
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) recently extended the high-stakes beef safeguard investigation for a second time, a move underscoring the complexity of the case. It also initiated new expiry reviews on trade remedy measures targeting imports from the U.S. and trading partners.