Huan Zhu
CK Hutchison Deal Sparks "Extensive Discussion"
Hong Kong's CK Hutchison finds itself at the center of a growing international controversy over its deal to sell its port business, including assets in Panama, to a U.S. firm. The transaction has sparked "extensive discussions" in Hong Kong, underscoring the delicate balance between global
China Releases New Labeling Rules for AI Content
China has introduced new rules to govern the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in generating content, requiring clear labels for AI content. This move is an effort to address growing concerns over misinformation and the misuse of AI technologies, including in fraudulent activities.
CK Hutchison Criticized for Panama Port Deal
CK Hutchison's negotiated sale of its port business has sparked criticism, highlighting the geopolitical implications of U.S.-China competition on international firms.
China Slams U.S. Steel and Aluminum Tariffs as "Unilateral and Protectionist"
As the adjusted U.S. Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum took effect today, many countries responded with their own tariffs. Beijing also criticized U.S. tariffs, and denounced the Section 232 tariffs and other tariffs as "unilateral and protectionist actions" disguised as national security measures, but
Beijing Warns Walmart that Tariff Burden-Shifting Could Backfire
China's state media reported that the Chinese government summoned U.S. retail giant Walmart for a meeting earlier this week, over reports that it had pressured Chinese suppliers to lower prices to offset the impact of U.S. tariffs.
Congress Demands Section 301 Probe into China Transshipments
Last week, the leaders of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and the heads of several other agencies, urging them to take additional action, including a self-initiated Section 301 investigation, against China's transshipment schemes to circumvent
Congress Moves Forward With Bills on De Minimis Exemption and China PNTR
The "de minimis" exemption as applied to Chinese goods has gone through some turmoil over the past month with various actions taken by the Trump administration. At the same time, members of Congress are now pushing the issue as well.