Analyst on 2026 NPC Session: A Year of "Retrenchment"

China's National People's Congress (NPC) meetings this week and Premier Li Qiang's government work report both struck a careful balance between acknowledging systemic challenges and maintaining growth targets, a leading U.S. analyst said.

USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations on Excess Capacity, Covering China, Others

The Trump administration announced today that it was initiating Section 301 investigations on the acts, policies, and practices of various economies relating to "structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors." This issue has long been raised by the U.S. in the context of Chinese policies and

Canadian Parliament Committee Hears Testimony on China Trade, Investment Issues

At a meeting of the Canadian Parliament's Standing Committee on International Trade (CIIT) in late February, a number of China-Canada trade and investment issues were discussed by Members of Parliament and several expert witnesses.

Beijing Summons Maersk and MSC Amid Panama Canal Dispute

Earlier this week, China's Ministry of Transport (MOT) summoned officials from shipping giants Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping (MSC), a sign of Beijing’s efforts to safeguard its strategic overseas commercial interests.

Beijing Labels EU Industrial Accelerator Act "Systemic Discrimination"

The EU's proposed Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) has triggered a sharp response from Beijing, which has accused Brussels of creating "serious investment barriers and systemic discrimination." China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) pointed specifically to the IAA's mandatory technology transfers, local content requirements,

After Court Ruling, Canadian Government Says TikTok Can Keep Offices Open

The Canadian government announced today that in response to a court ruling, it was reversing a previous order that closed TikTok's offices in Canada, allowing them to stay open with certain "guardrails" in place. While Canada and China have resolved several trade irritants recently, it is

Chinese Foreign Minister Outlines Broad Diplomatic Vision for 2026 Across Global Partnerships and Trade

On Sunday, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi outlined a sweeping vision for 2026 as a landmark year for China's international relations while warning against global trade barriers and the weaponization of economic ties. While emphasizing the importance of stabilizing ties with the United States ahead of a high
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