China's new regulations on protecting integrated circuit (IC) layout designs marks the first comprehensive reform of its semiconductor intellectual property framework in twenty-five years. The recent revisions expand the scope of application, mandate originality disclosures, and reflect China's evolving geoeconomic strategy by integrating explicit legal

The European Commission has granted conditional approval to an acquisition by Chinese retailer JD.com, Inc. of German firm CECONOMY AG.

At the APEC ministerial meeting yesterday, Chinese officials called on Asia-Pacific economies to defend free trade, strengthen digital innovation, and counter rising risks of global economic fragmentation.

Last week, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) published draft rules that detail how the government will enforce its dual-use export control regime. The draft is now open for public comments until November 29.

In a new communication related to WTO Reform discussions, China has offered recommendations on the following topics: Subsidies and the level playing field; financing and the level playing field; and industrial policy coordination.

On January 16, China and Canada announced a Preliminary Joint Arrangement on Addressing Bilateral Economic and Trade Issues following Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to China. The agreement aims to “settle long-standing trade issues” and “establish a track for major new investments benefitting Canadian workers and businesses.” To