This week, China revised its international maritime transport rules and granted new authorities to retaliate against discriminatory measures from foreign nations, a move that comes ahead of the U.S. imposing port fees targeting China-built and China-operated ships.

This week, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and a number of other agencies published new rules on export license requirements for electric vehicles (EVs), marking the latest effort to regulate its booming auto exports, and perhaps also to avoid trade tensions.

Today, China's Ministry of Commerce sanctioned six U.S. companies, subjecting them to export controls and other trade and investment restrictions.

In a move to reinforce state control over its critical minerals sector, the Chinese government has published new interim rules that broaden its oversight of the rare earth industry. These measures, which build on the Rare Earth Management Regulation enacted last year, come amid escalating global competition for rare earth

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has imposed sanctions on Japanese lawmaker Shi Ping, accusing him of spreading "fallacies" on sensitive issues including the history of Japan's invasion of China and disputed islands. The move, announced today, marks the first time Beijing has sanctioned a

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.