Beijing has taken another step in its ongoing efforts to liberalize market access with the release of its 2025 negative list. This updated list shrinks the number of restricted sectors and removes several previous requirements. However, it also introduces new scrutiny for emerging industries like drones and internet services. Meanwhile,

Beijing unveiled ambitious plans last week, spearheaded by the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), to accelerate market opening across services industries from telecommunications to financial services, in a bid to bolster growth and align with high-standard international trade rules.

In retaliation for the U.S. “reciprocal” tariffs, China has continued its multi-pronged approach to dealing with U.S. unilateral trade measures, encompassing a WTO challenge, retaliatory tariffs, expanded sanction lists, export controls, antitrust review, and other measures. Unlike past instances, however, this time China announced “reciprocal” retaliatory tariffs, with

In March 2025, China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) implemented a series of import suspensions and adjustments. Beyond the high-profile trade dispute with the United States, GACC actions also impacted nations across Africa, Europe, and Asia.

In a move that anticipates escalating tensions over intellectual property, China has unveiled new regulations empowering it to counter perceived "discriminatory measures" from foreign nations. A new set of rules published by the State Council last week significantly expands Beijing's legal arsenal for retaliatory action, particularly

China has unveiled a new set of trade policy compliance guidelines to strengthen its response to escalating international trade disputes. A State Council document published earlier this week signals China's systematic effort to strengthen trade rule compliance and more proactive risk management.

Today, China's State Council published new rules on implementing the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law, expanding Beijing’s legal toolkit to counter perceived foreign government actions and litigation amid rising geopolitical tensions.