Huan Zhu
Beijing Slashes Duties on Canadian Rubber, Signaling De-escalation After Carney Visit
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce's final determination in the halogenated butyl rubber case represents another step in the "thawing" of Beijing-Ottawa relations, moving away from the retaliatory cycle that defined the past two years. China has signaled a willingness to use its trade remedy toolkit
China To Crack Down on Local Subsidies with New "Negative List"
Beijing is moving to overhaul how local governments issue financial support, announcing a new “negative-list” approach to curb improper subsidies and eliminate internal trade barriers.
Beijing Slams New U.S. Trade Probes as Pressure Mounts Ahead of Paris Talks
China's Ministry of Commerce issued a sharp rebuke of the Trump administration on Friday, accusing Washington of using "overcapacity" as a pretext to revive unilateral trade barriers that have been found inconsistent with World Trade Organization rules.
Analyst on 2026 NPC Session: A Year of "Retrenchment"
China's National People's Congress (NPC) meetings this week and Premier Li Qiang's government work report both struck a careful balance between acknowledging systemic challenges and maintaining growth targets, a leading U.S. analyst said.
Beijing Summons Maersk and MSC Amid Panama Canal Dispute
Earlier this week, China's Ministry of Transport (MOT) summoned officials from shipping giants Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping (MSC), a sign of Beijing’s efforts to safeguard its strategic overseas commercial interests.
Beijing Labels EU Industrial Accelerator Act "Systemic Discrimination"
The EU's proposed Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) has triggered a sharp response from Beijing, which has accused Brussels of creating "serious investment barriers and systemic discrimination." China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) pointed specifically to the IAA's mandatory technology transfers, local content requirements,
Chinese Foreign Minister Outlines Broad Diplomatic Vision for 2026 Across Global Partnerships and Trade
On Sunday, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi outlined a sweeping vision for 2026 as a landmark year for China's international relations while warning against global trade barriers and the weaponization of economic ties. While emphasizing the importance of stabilizing ties with the United States ahead of a high