Chinese Regulation
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Beijing Clarifies Customs Process for Dual-Use Export Control
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.
Beijing Suspends Sanctions against 45 U.S. Firms
As part of the trade war truce between the U.S. and China, Beijing has announced a temporary suspension of key retaliatory measures targeting American companies.
China's 2025 Negative List for Market Access
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 Reveals New Work Plan for Services Trade Pilot Program
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.
Round 3 of U.S.-China Trade War under Trump 2.0: China's Retaliation
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
New Chinese SPS Requirements for Food Imports in March 2025
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.
China's New IP Rules Signal Retaliation against Foreign Actions
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