Beijing announced an expansion of its Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) policies, revealing new measures that will take effect with the launch of island-wide independent customs operations on December 18, 2025. The move, supported by a multi-ministerial rollout and confirmed at a high-profile State Council Information Office press conference, marks

Last week, Beijing updated its export control catalog to include critical technologies for battery cathode materials and refined lithium extraction, potentially adding new regulatory hurdles for international companies dependent on Chinese advanced material processing and broadening its strategic grip on global supply chains.

Today, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced sanctions on eight Taiwanese companies, including major aerospace and shipbuilding firms, subjecting them to stricter export control measures.

China announced new restrictions on European Union medical device companies participating in its government procurement, a move Beijing described as a reciprocal response to similar measures adopted by the European Commission.

China has sanctioned former Philippine Senate majority leader Francis Tolentino, accusing him of "egregious conduct" detrimental to Beijing's interests, and has banned him from entering mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao.

China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) has conditionally resumed imports of aquatic products from most regions of Japan, reversing a 2023 ban imposed over concerns about wastewater discharge from the Fukushima nuclear plant. The decision follows recent bilateral agreements aimed at restarting the seafood trade after imports from

Earlier this week, China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) published some guidelines outlining the procedures and required documentation for exporting controlled dual-use items.