Huan Zhu
Trump Administration's AI Chip Deal Sparks Outcry over New Sales
Amidst escalating tensions over competition in advanced technology, the Trump administration has signaled a willingness to greenlight sales of certain high-end AI chips to China – a move that is not only drawing fierce bipartisan criticism in Washington but also prompting security audits and warnings from Beijing itself. This development marks
China Extends Anti-Subsidy Probe on EU Dairy Imports
Yesterday, China's Ministry of Commerce extended its anti-subsidy investigation on imports of certain European Union dairy products until early next year.
China Imposes Preliminary Anti-Dumping Duties on Canadian, Japanese Rubber
Last week, China's Ministry of Commerce announced its preliminary ruling in the anti-dumping investigation of halogenated butyl rubber from Canada, Japan and India.
Beijing Launches Anti-Dumping Probe on Canadian Starch
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has launched an anti-dumping investigation into pea starch imported from Canada, following a formal request from domestic producers.
China's Rare Earth Controls: Exports See Partial Rebound After London Meeting
China's rare earth export controls, implemented in April, caused an initial dip in its exports, but a recent analysis of monthly data indicates a partial rebound in June. This uptick follows trade talks between the U.S. and China, where the controls were a central point of discussion.
In Retaliatory Move, China Sanctions Two EU Banks
China's Ministry of Commerce today announced sanctions against two European Union banks, both headquartered in Lithuania. The move comes as direct retaliation after the EU sanctioned two Chinese financial institutions last month as part of its 18th package of sanctions against Russia.
China Extends Beef Import Investigation
On August 6, China's Ministry of Commerce extended its safeguard investigation into beef imports, a move that comes as the government faces a large volume of submissions and complex issues in the case.