Huan Zhu

China Issues Affirmative Determination in Trade Barrier Investigation of Mexican Restrictions

On March 25, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) released its final conclusion regarding the trade and investment barrier investigation into restrictive measures implemented by the Mexican government, reaching the conclusion that Mexico's recent tariff increases on products from non-Free Trade Agreement (FTA) partners, specifically targeting Chinese

China's Rare Earth Export Controls: Export Trends in Early 2026

China's exports of rare earths and related high-value products saw a volatile but significant start to 2026, according to the latest official Customs data. While February experienced a month-on-month decline, the dip is largely attributed to the nationwide Lunar New Year holiday season, which traditionally slows industrial and

Mapping China’s Global Trade Policy in the 15th Five-Year Plan

After China's parliamentary session this month, Beijing released the Outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (FYP) for National Economic and Social Development, signaling a fundamental shift in its global economic engagement. The new blueprint prioritizes "voluntary" and "unilateral" opening on China’s own terms,

China-South Korea Ministerial Meetings: Semiconductors, Batteries, and the "Silver Economy" Take Center Stage

China and South Korea have pledged to deepen cooperation in semiconductors, batteries and other advanced industries while working more closely to stabilize critical supply chains, after a series of ministerial‑level meetings in Beijing last week.

Beijing Softens Stance on Rubio Sanctions Amid Potential Trip

Beijing signaled last week that it would not let previously announced sanctions stand in the way of a possible visit by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in a fresh sign of pragmatic diplomacy as Washington and Beijing try to stabilize ties.

Beijing Balances WTO Reform and Africa Outreach with Cautious U.S. Trade Talks

China will send Commerce Minister Wang Wentao to this month’s World Trade Organization ministerial meeting in Cameroon to push for WTO reform and closer economic links with Africa, while keeping a cautious but open channel with the United States after "frank, in‑depth and constructive" talks in

Apple Cuts App Fees in China Amid Anti-Monopoly Campaign

Apple has recently agreed to cut the commissions it charges app developers in mainland China after talks with regulators, making a concession and easing mounting pressure and an antitrust threat.
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