Huan Zhu
China Cracks Down on AI Free-Riders
Chinese market regulators this month released a series of "typical cases" of unfair competition in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. By cracking down on companies exploiting the popularity of AI models like ChatGPT and DeepSeek, authorities are signaling a zero-tolerance policy toward free-riders who use deceptive branding and
Beijing to Grant Zero-Tariff Access to 53 African Nations in May 2026
China will eliminate tariffs on all products from 53 African nations this spring, President Xi Jinping announced in a message sent last week to the African Union (AU) Summit.
Lai Hails "Equal Footing" for Taiwan as New U.S. Trade Pact Targets Tariffs, Security, and Non-Tariff Measures
Taiwan's president said the new Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the United States will overhaul market access in both directions by cutting tariffs and tightening rules on non‑tariff measures, putting Taiwan on par with other major U.S. partners.
Data Shows Record Trade Remedy Global Enforcement Against China in 2024, 2025
Official data reveals that the 2024–2025 period marked a historic peak in global trade remedy actions targeting Chinese exports, reflecting an unprecedented level of international scrutiny. At the same time, a steady decline in China-initiated investigations challenges the prevailing perception that Beijing typically responds to foreign trade remedies with
China Finalizes Countervailing Duties on EU Dairy
On February 12, China's Ministry of Commerce announced the final ruling of the countervailing investigation on EU dairy products, substantially lowering the duty rates.
China To Adjust Trade Measures on Canada Following High-Level Talks
Amid positive momentum between Beijing and Ottawa on resolving a string of trade disputes, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) signaled an adjustment to its anti-discrimination measures targeting Canada and an extension of the anti-dumping investigation on canola seeds, with new announcements expected in the coming weeks.
China Unleashes Massive Holiday Stimulus Ahead of Chinese New Year
Ahead of the Chinese New Year, China is rolling out an aggressive package of holiday‑season measures to boost domestic spending, combining cash subsidies, tax lottery schemes and expanded public services to anchor growth in consumer demand during the country's upcoming holiday season.