Japan and China have taken steps towards resolving trade disputes and improving economic cooperation during the China-Japan High Level Dialogue held on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), along with Reps. Thomas Tiffany (R-WI) and Andrew Ogles (R-TN), have introduced legislation that would eliminate "permanent normal trade relations" (PNTR) for China, returning to the pre-2000 annual review process, with additional human rights-related criteria added that could lower the chances of normal trade

This past week, CTM covered the following issues: In China: * Supreme Court annual report discusses landmark cases in IP and sanctions * Saga over licenses for U.S. meat exporters * New AI labeling rules * Controversy surrounding CK Hutchison’s port deal  * New data on inbound and outbound investment In the U.

At today's press conference, the spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce highlighted several key developments in China's economic strategy, including some updates on foreign investment, expanding outbound investment, and an upcoming China-Japan meeting.

As part of a hearing in a Section 301 investigation, two Chinese trade associations have submitted critical comments on a U.S. Trade Representative's office proposal for fees related to Chinese ships using U.S. ports.

In an annual work report, China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) showcased a surge in IP cases, particularly within strategic and emerging industries, coupled with highlights of landmark cases on anti-suit injunctions, record-breaking punitive damages awards, and the first application of the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law.

In a case involving a U.S. Department of Defense designation of Shenzhen DJI Innovation Technology Co., commonly known as DJI, as a "Chinese Military Company," DJI has now filed a motion for summary judgment, arguing that the court should order this designation be removed.