Last week, the Hong Kong and Peruvian governments signed a free trade agreement, which they anticipate will help both sides to expand market access for their companies.

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has unveiled a unified list of dual-use items subject to export controls, marking a significant step in streamlining the country's export control regime. The new list, which will take effect on December 1, 2024, aims to consolidate existing regulations and align

China and Peru have further strengthened their economic relationship with the signing of an upgraded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on November 14. The agreement, along with the inauguration of the Chancay Port, a major Belt and Road Initiative project, underscores the growing strategic partnership between the two nations.

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Peru today for a state visit and to attend the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting. The trip will further solidify the two countries' strategic partnership and underscore China's growing economic influence in the region.

Earlier this month, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and five other agencies jointly released the revised Administrative Measures for Strategic Investment by Foreign Investors in Public Companies. The revision reflects China's ongoing efforts to attract foreign capital while maintaining control over national security and other interests.

China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has recently issued new guidelines on standard-essential patents (SEP) as they relate to antitrust, signaling a more stringent regulatory approach to this critical area of intellectual property.

Over the past week, leaders of Malaysia and Indonesia renewed their commitment to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and extended welcomes to Chinese investment. This came amid growing scrutiny from the United States and the European Union regarding Chinese investments in South Asia, particularly those linked to the BRI.