Huan Zhu
Explainer: China's First Industrial Competitiveness Investigation
Recently, China announced its first industrial competitiveness investigation on medical CT ball tube imports. As the trade war between the U.S. and China intensifies, the deployment of this new tool signals a deeper effort to evaluate vulnerabilities within China's key industries.
Chinese White Paper Blasts U.S. Trade Tactics, Claims Phase One Failure
As bilateral trade tensions continue to rise, China's State Council published a White Paper highlighting the "mutual benefits" in bilateral relations and the harm of U.S. unilateral tariffs. It also attacked the U.S. implementation record of the Phase One Agreement, a deal signed between
China Matches U.S. Tariffs Again in the Latest Round of the Trade War
In the latest round of the trade war, China has retaliated against the U.S. 84% tariff rate with its own 84% tariff, and has made a few new sanctions announcements as well.
Beyond Retaliation: How Beijing Is Navigating Trump's Tariff Escalation
In response to the Trump administration's latest wave of tariffs, Beijing is mobilizing a comprehensive response that spans government statements, diplomatic outreach to American businesses, and a focus on domestic resilience.
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 Services Trade Data Released
China's Ministry of Commerce released its services trade data for January and February. Growth in travel and knowledge-based services drove overall expansion, with a narrowing trade deficit.
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.