China has sanctioned former Philippine Senate majority leader Francis Tolentino, accusing him of "egregious conduct" detrimental to Beijing's interests, and has banned him from entering mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao.

The Canadian government has ordered Chinese tech company Hikvision, a major surveillance equipment manufacturer, to close its operations in Canada, citing national security concerns.

China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) has conditionally resumed imports of aquatic products from most regions of Japan, reversing a 2023 ban imposed over concerns about wastewater discharge from the Fukushima nuclear plant. The decision follows recent bilateral agreements aimed at restarting the seafood trade after imports from

U.S. and Chinese officials have confirmed that they finalized details on implementing an agreement that loosens bilateral export controls. However, the specific terms of the agreement, and whether they will be made public, remain unclear.

China's agricultural imports from the United States have seen a decline in recent months, a direct consequence of ongoing trade disputes and resulting tariffs. Despite trade talks in recent months, many additional tariffs on U.S. farm products remain in place, pushing Beijing to diversify its sourcing. This

China's Ministry of Commerce denounced the recent measures restricting Chinese companies from participating in EU public procurement of medical devices, calling them "new protectionist barriers."

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited China last week, holding meetings with top officials to affirm their commitment to deepening cooperation, especially in food safety and trade facilitation.