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China Conditionally Lifts Ban on Japanese Seafood Imports
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
China, New Zealand Ink New Trade Accords Amid PM's Visit
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited China last week, holding meetings with top officials to affirm their commitment to deepening cooperation, especially in food safety and trade facilitation.
Japan and China Agree on Mechanism to Resume Seafood Trade
Last month, Japan and China reached an agreement to restart Japanese seafood exports to China under a new safety verification system, marking a potential thaw in their trade dispute.
China's Trade Retaliation: What Stays and What Goes after the China-U.S. Breakthrough
As one positive element emerging from last weekend's bilateral talks, China has agreed to suspend or remove some non-tariff retaliatory measures, although the specific measures that are covered have not been identified yet. Meanwhile, a number of tariff and non-tariff measures, including export control and sanctions measures, will
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 and Japan Make Progress on Seafood, Trade and Other Issues in High-Level Dialogue
Japan and China have taken steps towards resolving trade disputes and improving economic cooperation during the China-Japan High Level Dialogue held on Saturday, March 22, 2025.