Chinese Trade Shifts More Toward Emerging Markets

Chinese trade officials from the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) noted that trade with emerging markets now constitutes 65.5% of the nation's total trade, occurring amidst ongoing trade tensions with the U.S. and other developed economies. Year-to-date figures underscore this pivot, with trade volumes with key partners

U.S. Soybean Farmers Urge President to Secure China Deal Amid Plummeting Exports

The American Soybean Association (ASA) has petitioned the White House for a trade deal with China, advocating for the removal of existing tariffs and the inclusion of soybean purchase commitments. The appeal comes as customs data reveals a sharp decline in U.S. agricultural exports to China, highlighting the mounting

Taiwan Launches First National Security Probe into Critical Tech Theft

Taiwanese authorities have launched the first investigation under national security laws into alleged trade secret theft of key technology from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), a global leader for advanced chip production. The probe, focusing on the illicit acquisition of TSMC's 2-nanometer technology, underscores heightened efforts to safeguard
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USTR Seeking Comments, Will Hold Hearing on China's WTO Compliance

As part of a statutorily-mandated annual process, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is seeking comments and holding a hearing in relation to China's compliance with its WTO obligations.

China's WTO Complaint on Canadian Steel, Aluminum Restrictions Now Available

China's request for WTO consultations on recent Canadian measures restricting Chinese steel and aluminum has been been posted on the WTO website, with China's legal claims now set out in detail.

Trump Administration's AI Chip Deal Sparks Outcry over New Sales

Amidst escalating tensions over competition in advanced technology, the Trump administration has signaled a willingness to greenlight sales of certain high-end AI chips to China – a move that is not only drawing fierce bipartisan criticism in Washington but also prompting security audits and warnings from Beijing itself. This development marks

China Extends Anti-Subsidy Probe on EU Dairy Imports

Yesterday, China's Ministry of Commerce extended its anti-subsidy investigation on imports of certain European Union dairy products until early next year.
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