Huan Zhu
China Cites WTO Violations in Rejection of EU’s Industrial Policy Plan
China has submitted comments to the EU's proposed Industrial Accelerator Act, accusing Brussels of "double standards" and "discriminatory" policies that potentially violate several WTO obligations.
Beijing Scraps Tariffs for 20 African Nations in Major Trade Push
Today, China's Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council updated its tariff schedules, granting zero tariffs to imports from 20 African countries, effective next month.
Beijing Blocks Manus-Meta Deal on Security Grounds
China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has officially blocked Meta's acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus. The decision marks the first time Beijing has applied its 2020 foreign investment security review mechanism to explicitly prohibit an AI-sector acquisition, signaling increasing regulatory oversight over cross-border deals.
Beijing Blacklists EU Defense Firms Following New Brussels Sanctions
Last week, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) placed seven European Union entities on its export control entity list for alleged arms sales to Taiwan. The move followed the European Commission sanctioning a new wave of Chinese firms for allegedly violating EU sanctions against Russia.
Beijing Signals Use of New Supply Chain Rules Amid Cyber Tensions with EU
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has warned that it may deploy its new set of supply chain regulations if the European Commission proceeds with its proposal to use the Cybersecurity Act to exclude Chinese products and firms from critical sectors.
China Solicits Comments in Trade Barrier Investigations Targeting U.S.
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has launched its solicitation for public comments and industry questionnaires in its trade barrier investigations targeting the United States. Stakeholders have until April 30 to submit responses.
China’s Northern Gateway: The Launch of the Inner Mongolia Pilot FTZ
China has officially expanded its reform pilot projects to the northern frontier with the approval of the Inner Mongolia Pilot Free Trade Zone (FTZ). The region will serve as a connectivity hub for the China-Mongolia-Russia Economic Corridor and a new cluster for emerging strategic sectors.