Huan Zhu

Beijing Confirms U.S. Trade Truce Extension to January 2027, Outlines New Arrangements

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) confirmed today that the United States and China have agreed to extend their temporary trade truce into early next year and establish arrangements to address artificial intelligence, financial services, and trade.

China Targets Precursors and Standardizes Fentanyl Prosecution

On the eve of the Trump-Xi summit, China unveiled new guidelines for prosecuting criminal cases involving fentanyl-related substances and expanded export controls on key precursor chemicals, signaling another regulatory push on narcotics enforcement.

U.S., China Provide More Details on Last Week's Trade Meetings

The Trump administration and the Chinese government have released a few details of the trade talks that took place during the visit by President Xi, with more information promised in the coming days.

U.S. Business Groups Urge Trump to Extend Waiver on Chinese Port Fees Ahead of Xi Summit

A coalition of American business and agricultural groups is pressing the Trump administration to hold off on imposing fees on Chinese-built cargo ships, warning the fees would hike transportation costs that affect both importers and exporters.

China Cracks Down on "Involutionary" Price Wars

Chinese economic and market regulators are working to crack down on destructive, low-price competition, and "involutionary" market practices, as shown in recent regulatory and enforcement efforts.

China's Rare Earth Export Controls: August 2026 Trade Update

China's exports of rare earth products have been at the center of U.S.-China trade tensions ahead of a high-level summit. Chinese customs data shows a modest rebound in August following July's dip, though shipment volumes remained lower year-on-year amid continued export

China’s Supreme Court Issues Opinions on AI Disputes

China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) recently released opinions on AI disputes, providing critical clarity on tort liability, intellectual property, personal data usage, consumer protection, and procedural rules in AI litigation.
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