The Canadian government has ordered Chinese tech company Hikvision, a major surveillance equipment manufacturer, to close its operations in Canada, citing national security concerns.

In response to concerns about a Chinese company's purchase of land near a military base, the state of Texas has enacted a new law that restricts investment from China and other foreign adversaries.

Controversial from the start, a Chinese company's lease of the Port of Darwin became an issue during Australia's national elections in early May, and could be subject to a forced divestment.

Chinese officials recently touted record-high trade with Africa last year and US$1.9 billion in new Chinese investment since last fall. With the 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo set to open next month, Beijing is continuing its strategic push for cooperation encompassing trade, industrial collaboration and emerging sectors.

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD announced that it will expand its investment in Hungary, putting its European headquarters and an R&D base there.

Over the weekend, China's market regulator warned against any actions to circumvent the ongoing antitrust investigation on the CK Hutchison port purchase.

Recent developments related to the deal to sell two key Panamanian ports to an American private equity company have added new complications and complexity to the situation, leading to uncertainty as to the ultimate outcome.