Mexican Legislature Approves New Tariffs on Chinese Goods, Sparks Beijing Criticism

Mexico's Congress has approved a proposal to raise tariffs for more than 1,400 products from China and other trading partners that do not have a trade agreement with the country. This action has drawn criticism from Beijing, which has an ongoing investigation on the tariffs.

U.S. Congressional China Committee Holds Hearing on China Auto Threat

At a hearing today, the U.S. House Select Committee on China discussed issues related to "China's Auto Threat to America," with expert witnesses testifying. Since the U.S. has already announced a ban on Chinese EVs for national security reasons, and there are various tariffs

Taiwan Bans China’s Xiaohongshu App Citing Fraud and Security Risks

Taiwan has ordered a yearlong block on Chinese lifestyle app Xiaohongshu, citing a surge in fraud cases and serious data‑security risks. The move has ignited a fierce debate over digital rights, free speech, and national security, and triggered criticism from Beijing.

U.S. Trade Rep. Expresses Skepticism about "Common Approach" To China

At a think tank event today, U.S. Trade Rep. Jamieson Greer pushed back on the idea that the Trump administration should align with other countries in a "common approach" to dealing with China on trade issues.

Chinese Commerce Minister Lays Out Wider Opening Plan Balanced by National Security Controls

In a recent article in China Daily, China's Commerce Minister laid out the government's blueprint for global trade and investment over the next five years, vowing a path of "high-level opening." Crucially, the Minister also stressed that this openness will be balanced against national

Mexico Debates New Tariffs, China Would Feel Biggest Impact

This week, the Mexican Congress is debating a proposal made by the government of President Claudia Sheinbaum to raise tariffs on goods from trading partners with which Mexico does not have a free trade agreement (FTA), with China being the country most affected.

U.S. Patent Office Rule Draws Fire from China, Citing Discrimination

The USPTO recently finalized a significant policy change requiring petitioners in Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings to disclose all Real Parties in Interest (RPI). This move immediately drew sharp condemnation from China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), which publicly argued that the rule constitutes a violation of U.S. international
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