After two days of what they referred to as "candid, in-depth and constructive" negotiations, the Chinese and U.S. governments said they had reached what one Chinese media outlet described as an "important consensus," most notably agreeing to establish a new bilateral consultation mechanism. Details are

This week, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced final anti-dumping duties ranging from 48.4% to 166.2% on chemicals from India. While addressing a specific set of alleged unfair trade practices, the case also highlights escalating trade tensions between the two Asian giants, with some state media

Beijing has taken another step in its ongoing efforts to liberalize market access with the release of its 2025 negative list. This updated list shrinks the number of restricted sectors and removes several previous requirements. However, it also introduces new scrutiny for emerging industries like drones and internet services. Meanwhile,

A wave of tariff hikes imposed by major economies last year is beginning to reshape the global landscape of electric vehicle (EV) trade. A review of China's EV export data for the first quarter of 2025 shows a notable overall decline alongside some shifts in destination markets.

In a move to solidify the role of the private sector in its economy, China has passed its first Private Economy Promotion Law. The law, aimed at promoting the development of private enterprises and ensuring their equal treatment and participation in economic activities, will enter into force on May 20.

Beijing is threatening to retaliate against ongoing U.S. lawsuits that seek to hold the Chinese government accountable for the COVID-19 pandemic. An 8,000-word report released by the government calls the lawsuits "politically motivated" and "absurd," and indicates China has various countermeasures at its disposal.

In recent months, the Trump administration has rolled out a number of trade actions, either China-specific or applying to all countries, which have increased the tariff rates applied to goods imported from China. Here is a breakdown of U.S. tariff policy, with an emphasis on specific items of interest.