Huan Zhu
China Concludes Expiry Reviews into Duties on Polysilicon
This week, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) concluded its expiry review into trade remedy measures on solar-grade polysilicon from the United States and South Korea, extending tariffs first imposed over a decade ago.
Meta-Manus $2 Billion Deal Faces Early Test of China’s Export Controls
Meta's proposed purchase of AI startup company Manus has emerged as an early test case of China's rapidly evolving export control regime and national security laws.
China Amends Foreign Trade Law, Expanding Legal Toolbox
Last month, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress passed significant amendments to China’s Foreign Trade Law, set to enter into force on March 1, 2026. This revision, the first major overhaul since 2004, signals a shift toward active legal deterrence and expands China’s legal
China To End Export Tax Rebates for Solar and Battery Products
Last week, China's Ministry of Finance announced a plan to adjust value-added tax (VAT) export rebate policies applying to solar and battery products, a move that could cool the price wars and ease trade tensions.
China Sets 2026 Tariff Schedule
China has overhauled its tariff structure for the new year, lowering tariff rates temporarily for 935 tariff items. The target of this move is high-tech components, green materials and medical goods, as China looks to upgrade its industrial base and support its climate and public health goals.
Beijing Launches Anti-Dumping Probe Into Japanese Chip Chemicals
On January 7, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced an anti-dumping investigation on a key semiconductor chemical from Japan, in a move that could add a new trade friction point between the two Asian neighbors.
China, South Korea Sign Tech and Trade Pacts During State Visit
China and South Korea signed a sweeping package of government and private-sector agreements this week during a state visit by South Korean President Lee Jae-myung. The deals, finalized in Beijing, are designed to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, technology, and intellectual property as both nations seek to stabilize economic ties.