Chinese Government Comments on Ongoing Section 232 Investigations
While U.S. Section 232 national security investigations of imported products are mostly political exercises, there is nevertheless an opportunity for interested parties to submit their views, and the Chinese government has been doing so in the various investigations that are currently underway.
China-Australia Meetings Lead to Update/Review of ChAFTA
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Beijing yesterday, with trade relations in general and the China-Australia FTA (ChAFTA) in particular as two of the key topics of discussion.
China's Graphite Exports Rebound in Early 2025
China's exports of natural graphite are rebounding over the first four months of 2025, recovering from an initial dip after China revised its regulations in late 2023, when it expanded the list of controlled graphite types.
New Section 232 Investigations Initiated on Polysilicon and Drones
The U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced that it has initiated two new investigations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to determine the effects on U.S. national security of imports of polysilicon and unmanned aircraft systems (drones).
Irish Data Protection Commission Announces New TikTok Inquiry
Following up on an earlier inquiry, the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has announced a new inquiry into TikTok's practices related to the transfer of European user data to China.
New Chinese Report Touts Foreign Investment in China
A new report from a Chinese Ministry of Commerce-affiliated think tank paints foreign-invested enterprises as vital engines of the nation's economic modernization, innovation, and export competitiveness. Meanwhile, Beijing vows to stabilize and attract more foreign capital in some key sectors. Despite a rise in the number of new
EU-China Trade Tensions Continue Ahead of 50th Anniversary Summit
Last week, remarks from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on challenges presented by China ignited a strong rebuttal from China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) spokesperson, highlighting the deepening economic and trade disputes between the two global powers. As the EU and China prepare to commemorate 50