Huan Zhu
AI Giant Anthropic Details Regulatory Hurdles, Rising U.S.-China Tech Rivalry in IPO Filing
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic filed for an initial public offering in the United States this week, and its registration statement reveals deep exposure to geopolitical tensions, supply chain vulnerabilities, and regulatory hurdles. The statement offers a glimpse into how rising national security scrutiny and global regulatory shifts are reshaping the
Beijing Publishes Draft for Trade Secret Protection
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) unveiled draft regulations this week aimed at penalizing foreign entities that misappropriate Chinese trade secrets.
China Issues New Measures on Outbound Investment Management
Last week, China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) published a new set of rules that establish a more comprehensive framework for monitoring outbound investments and responding to discriminatory restrictions imposed by foreign entities. The new rules will take effect on December 1, 2026.
China's Rare Earth Export Controls: September 2026 Trade Update
With China's exports of rare earths remaining at the center of trade talks, Chinese customs data shows a mixed picture in September, as a sharp recovery in rare earth magnet shipments drove overall rare earth product exports higher, while raw rare earth exports declined in both volume and
China Announces New Export Controls on Drones, Dredging Equipment, and Tunnel Boring Machines
China announced a new set of export control rules on Monday, imposing new restrictions on specialized construction equipment, and adjusted existing controls on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and dredgers.
China Proposes Major Overhaul of Technology Export Controls with New Interim Registration Requirements Targeting AI, Biotech, and PV
Last week, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) jointly issued a draft catalog, initiating a formal public consultation to revise the Catalog of Technologies Prohibited or Restricted from Export. The proposed revision involves 40 critical technology items across three strategic sectors: Artificial Intelligence
China Unveils Industrial Plan to Accelerate High-Tech Push and Curb Local Waste
China's central authorities recently issued a blueprint designed to pivot its economy toward high-tech manufacturing while setting guardrails against speculative investment and local government overspending.