Huan Zhu
China's Rare Earth Export Controls: September Exports Dip, but High-Value Magnet Sales Remain Strong
China’s rare earth exports dipped modestly in September while sales of high‑value magnets, which are vital to everything from electric cars to fighter jets, remained strong, with the exception of exports to the U.S. This underscores Beijing's grip over the market for some of the
EU Sanctions on Russia Escalates Tensions with China
The European Union has adopted the 19th package of sanctions against Russia, making headlines for its inclusion of major Chinese energy and technology companies accused of supporting Moscow’s military effort in Ukraine. This move has sparked immediate criticism from Beijing and is likely to create another source of contention
China and Netherlands Talk Nexperia, Long-Term Solution Awaits
As part of an official communication between the Chinese and Dutch leadership, both sides signaled a willingness to de-escalate after the Dutch government took action regarding Nexperia, a Dutch subsidiary of Chinese tech firm Wingtech. This stand-off highlights the deepening geopolitical tensions over critical sectors and the precarious position of
China Expands Regulatory Reach with New Competition Law
China's new competition law took effect last week, after the National People's Congress passed revisions this past summer. The new law now features provisions that provide more flexible and refined enforcement tailored to a new era of competition, expanding the government’s regulatory reach into corporate
China Accuses U.S. of Systematically Violating WTO Rules in New Compliance Report
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) issued its 2025 Report on WTO Compliance of the United States, accusing Washington of systematically violating WTO rules and undermining the multilateral trading system. This annual report, the third one since it was first published in 2023, charges that Washington is abusing the
China Rejects U.S. Claim on Broad Scope of Rare Earth Export Controls
At today's press conference, China's Ministry of Commerce strongly rejected the U.S. interpretation of China's new rare earth export controls, dismissing claims by Trump administration officials that the measures apply broadly to consumer products as rhetoric "deliberately causing unnecessary misunderstanding and panic.
Beijing Starts Antitrust Investigation on Qualcomm
Last week, China announced an antitrust investigation into Qualcomm. The probe marks the latest escalation in regulatory scrutiny against a major American technology firm and renews concerns over geopolitical risks.