China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has concluded its first-ever anti-circumvention investigation. The ruling, which targets American optical fiber, sets a precedent by extending anti-dumping duties to a related product, signaling a new era of enforcement for Beijing as it seeks to close loopholes in its trade defense system.

As China's export control measures over critical minerals and rare earths move to the forefront of U.S.-China trade disputes, it's essential to understand exactly what these materials are and which ones are subject to China's restrictions. This piece aims to provide a

The U.S. Department of Commerce has revoked the general license for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to export controlled items to its China facilities, following a similar move targeting two Korean companies and one American company.

China and Russia have deepened their energy partnership, with a new agreement to build the Power of Siberia 2 natural gas pipeline, marking a major step forward for a project that has been stalled for years. The announcement came amid a high-level meeting between the leaders of China, Russia, and

China's International Trade Representative and Vice Minister of Commerce Li Chenggang visited the United States last week for discussions with key officials on trade and economic issues.

Official data shows that China's overseas investment grew in 2024, driven by substantial flows into Belt and Road Initiative countries, positioning it among the top three global investing sources for the eighth consecutive year. However, early 2025 figures indicate a more uneven trajectory.

In a direct challenge to executive authority on technology exports, a new bill has been put forward by two Democrats in the House of Representatives, aiming to tighten control over advanced chip exports to China. This came after reports indicated that the Trump administration would allow the sales of some