This past week, CTM reported on a number of developments related to Chinese export controls. On October 9, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) expanded its export control list by adding the following items: * Five new rare earth elements * Rare earth production equipment and raw materials * Rare earth extraction, processing, magnet

This past week, CTM reported on the following. China recently formalized some new measures, some of which may signal a prolonged period of strategic geopolitical tension. It revised its international maritime transport rules and granted new authorities to retaliate against discriminatory measures from foreign nations, a move that comes ahead

In a significant shift in its trade policy, China announced it will no longer seek Special and Differential (S&D) Treatment in current and future WTO negotiations, addressing a long-standing point of contention with the U.S. and other WTO Members. We dive into the details on the factors

This week's U.S.-China trade talks in Spain led to a framework for a TikTok deal and a consensus on anti-money laundering collaboration. Statements from government officials signaled a positive outcome from the meeting. China’s export control measures also came up during the trade talks. July

This past week, CTM covered the following issues: In China: * Preliminary anti-dumping duties on EU pork * Extension of two anti-dumping investigations related to Canada * New sanctions on China-born Japanese lawmaker * Industry data on China’s outbound investment * Government data on 2024 Chinese outbound investment * Main takeaways of Shanghai Cooperation Organization

This past week, CTM covered the following issues: In China: * A comparative list of critical and strategic minerals with export control status * MOFCOM’s affirmative finding in its first anti-circumvention investigation on U.S. optical fiber * Extension of anti-dumping duties on phenol * China-Russia energy partnership  In the U.S.: * Visit