Beijing Summons Maersk and MSC Amid Panama Canal Dispute
Earlier this week, China's Ministry of Transport (MOT) summoned officials from shipping giants Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping (MSC), a sign of Beijing’s efforts to safeguard its strategic overseas commercial interests.
Beijing Labels EU Industrial Accelerator Act "Systemic Discrimination"
The EU's proposed Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) has triggered a sharp response from Beijing, which has accused Brussels of creating "serious investment barriers and systemic discrimination." China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) pointed specifically to the IAA's mandatory technology transfers, local content requirements,
After Court Ruling, Canadian Government Says TikTok Can Keep Offices Open
The Canadian government announced today that in response to a court ruling, it was reversing a previous order that closed TikTok's offices in Canada, allowing them to stay open with certain "guardrails" in place. While Canada and China have resolved several trade irritants recently, it is
Chinese Foreign Minister Outlines Broad Diplomatic Vision for 2026 Across Global Partnerships and Trade
On Sunday, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi outlined a sweeping vision for 2026 as a landmark year for China's international relations while warning against global trade barriers and the weaponization of economic ties. While emphasizing the importance of stabilizing ties with the United States ahead of a high
2026 Government Work Report Navigates Global Integration and Tech Self Reliance
In its 2026 government work report, China vowed to open wider to the outside world while doubling down on manufacturing and homegrown innovation. Premier Li Qiang's report to the National People's Congress last week promised to promote "balanced development of trade," streamline investment especially
U.S. Government Reconsideration Keeps Labor-Related Import Ban in Place
In a U.S. court case related to an import ban on solar products by Hoshine Silicon (Jia Xing) Industry Co., Ltd., involving concerns about forced labor, the U.S. government requested and received a court remand to reconsider its original determination. In its reconsideration, it concluded that Hoshine "
CTM Weekly Newsletter
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Following months of heightened trade friction, bilateral relations between Beijing and Ottawa have entered a period of de-escalation. Implementing the resolutions reached during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s mid-January visit to China, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) concluded its anti-dumping