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China Cracks Down on "Involutionary" Price Wars
Chinese economic and market regulators are working to crack down on destructive, low-price competition, and "involutionary" market practices, as shown in recent regulatory and enforcement efforts.
Bessent Provides Update on China Talks, Notes Two Month Trade Truce Extension
In a TV interview, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discussed additional progress that was made today
China's Rare Earth Export Controls: August 2026 Trade Update
China's exports of rare earth products have been at the center of U.
China’s Supreme Court Issues Opinions on AI Disputes
China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) recently released opinions on AI disputes,
U.S. Industry Groups Submit Comments on China's WTO Compliance
As part of an annual review of China's compliance with its WTO obligations,
Bessent, Greer Comment on Initial China Talks
In a series of interviews yesterday and today in advance of President Xi's
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Beijing Issues Blocking Order Targeting EU FSR Investigations on Nuctech
Last week, Beijing issued a notice officially characterizing the cross-border aspects of the European
U.S.-China Trade Friction Timeline
We are entering a week of high-stakes diplomacy. As Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng
Beijing Blocks Manus-Meta Deal on Security Grounds
China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has officially blocked Meta's acquisition
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U.S. Industry Groups Submit Comments on China's WTO Compliance
As part of an annual review of China's compliance with its WTO obligations, various interest groups in the United States submitted comments that detail their specific concerns.
Chinese WTO Communication Dives Deeper into Reform Issues
China submitted a communication to the WTO entitled "Further Reflections and Suggestions on WTO Reform," in which, among other things, it appeared to push back a bit against
China Steps Up Africa Free-Trade Push With New Pacts
China is accelerating its efforts to negotiate long-term trade agreements across Africa, signing new framework and tariff agreements with Cabo Verde and Seychelles.
China Notifies State Trading Enterprises to WTO
China recently submitted a notification to the WTO of its state trading enterprises, covering the years 2024-2025.
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China Cracks Down on "Involutionary" Price Wars
Chinese economic and market regulators are working to crack down on destructive, low-price competition, and "involutionary" market practices, as shown in recent regulatory and enforcement efforts.
China’s Supreme Court Issues Opinions on AI Disputes
China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) recently released opinions on AI disputes, providing critical clarity on tort liability, intellectual property, personal data usage, consumer protection, and procedural
China Issues Overseas Competition Guidelines for Automakers
Chinese regulators have issued new competition and compliance guidelines for domestic automakers operating abroad, urging companies to avoid price wars, respect local markets, and ensure data privacy as Beijing seeks
Chinese Court Freezes Nexperia Assets in $1.1 Billion Dispute with Wingtech
China’s judicial system has stepped into a high-stakes legal battle over global semiconductor supply chains, freezing up to $300 million in domestic assets belonging to Dutch chipmaker Nexperia.
Foreign Laws & Cases
China Vows Countermeasures Against New U.S. Bill Ahead of High-Level Trade Talks
China warned it will take "all necessary measures" to protect its firms after Washington enacted aggressive new secondary sanction legislation, as Vice Premier He Lifeng is leading a
Lawmakers Push Isotopic Testing to Block Mislabeled Chinese Agricultural Imports
This post was written with China Trade Monitor intern Neil Jiang.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at using advanced scientific testing to prevent Chinese tomato imports
GOP Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Counter China’s Global Economic Reach
This post was written with China Trade Monitor intern Neil Jiang
Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at countering China's global economic influence and the development of the
Auto Security Legislation Introduced, Passes House Committee
A bipartisan bill to "direct the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to conduct a comprehensive study of the national and economic security risks foreign adversaries pose to the United