With the World Trade Organization's (WTO) dispute settlement system effectively sidelined in U.S.-China disputes, other mechanisms in international law may serve as a legal basis for China to retaliate against U.S. tariffs and other discriminatory measures, a Chinese lawyer argues.

Last week, Toyota and the Shanghai government signed a deal to build a new EV plant in the Jinshan District of Shanghai.

Amidst the ongoing trade tensions with the United States, China is reportedly offering a bit of relief for select U.S. imports from its 125% tariffs. Beijing is actively engaging with the business community to avoid supply chain disruptions, with reports suggesting that exemptions have been implemented for chips, pharmaceuticals

At today's press conference, China's Ministry of Commerce outlined different plans to deal with different trading partners. While it will continue to enhance supply chain collaboration with Asian countries and engage in negotiations with the EU, it will wait on any trade talks with the United

Four Chinese students filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California earlier this month challenging the U.S. government's cancellation of their student visas, and a judge recently granted them interim protection.

Beijing unveiled ambitious plans last week, spearheaded by the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), to accelerate market opening across services industries from telecommunications to financial services, in a bid to bolster growth and align with high-standard international trade rules.

As U.S.-China trade tensions rise, third countries may find themselves caught in the middle. China has warned against any third-country partnership with the U.S. that targets Chinese interests, while it also seeks enhanced cooperation and integration with other trading partners.