Huan Zhu
China’s New Supply Chain Rules Target Vulnerabilities, Authorize Retaliation
China has a new regulation on supply chain security that establishes a formal legal framework for monitoring risks, protecting key sectors, and responding to foreign measures perceived as threatening China’s supply chain security.
The rules, titled the Provisions on Industrial and Supply Chain Security (国务院关于产业链供应链安全的规定, link in Chinese), took
U.S. Lawmakers Move to Force Allied Alignment on China Chip Controls
Recent U.S. trade agreements negotiated by the Trump administration (although not yet in force in many countries), contain language requiring partners to align their export controls with the U.S., but questions remain regarding implementation. New bipartisan proposals in Congress would significantly widen the legal reach of U.S.
China Turns to Insurance Markets to Bolster Indigenous Innovation Drive
Last month, China’s government unveiled guidelines to accelerate the development of a nationwide “science and technology insurance system,” aiming to cushion risks in high-stakes innovation projects and bolster self-reliance in strategic fields amid escalating U.S. technology curbs.
China’s Top Court Reports Surge in Foreign-Related Cases and Anti-Sanction Rulings
China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) reported a 66% rise in its international workload over the last five years, a dramatic increase in the judiciary's international workload over the 14th Five-Year Plan period. In its annual work report, it emphasized a "dual-track" strategy:
China and Nigeria Ink Framework Agreement
China and Nigeria signed a landmark framework agreement last week to deepen economic ties, marking a key step in Nigeria's partnering with China amid global trade shifts.
Global Fashion Giants Flagged in China’s Latest Customs Safety Sweep
In a recent report detailing 100 imported products that failed national safety standards in 2025, China Customs highlighted several high-profile global brands, including Zara, H&M, and Ralph Lauren, which have been repeatedly flagged in past customs notices for quality failures.
China Launches Trade Barrier Probes into U.S. Supply Chains, Green Energy
Last Friday, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) initiated two trade investigations into U.S. practices, targeting policies (1) obstructing trade in green products and (2) perceived to disrupt global supply chains.