Official data reveals that the 2024–2025 period marked a historic peak in global trade remedy actions targeting Chinese exports, reflecting an unprecedented level of international scrutiny. At the same time, a steady decline in China-initiated investigations challenges the prevailing perception that Beijing typically responds to foreign trade remedies

On February 12, China's Ministry of Commerce announced the final ruling of the countervailing investigation on EU dairy products, substantially lowering the duty rates.

Amid positive momentum between Beijing and Ottawa on resolving a string of trade disputes, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) signaled an adjustment to its anti-discrimination measures targeting Canada and an extension of the anti-dumping investigation on canola seeds, with new announcements expected in the coming weeks.

Ahead of the Chinese New Year, China is rolling out an aggressive package of holiday‑season measures to boost domestic spending, combining cash subsidies, tax lottery schemes and expanded public services to anchor growth in consumer demand during the country's upcoming holiday season.

Aiko Solar has reached a landmark settlement with Singapore‑based Maxeon Solar Technologies, ending a multiyear legal battle over patent infringement and invalidation.

South Africa became the latest African country to formalize a landmark Framework Agreement with China, securing zero-tariff treatment for all its exports as Beijing expands its trade network across the African continent.

China has expanded the list of industries it wants foreign companies to invest in, especially in advanced manufacturing, modern services and development in the country's interior. This is manifested in the latest edition of the Catalog of Encouraged Industries for Foreign Investment.