Today, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced sanctions on eight Taiwanese companies, including major aerospace and shipbuilding firms, subjecting them to stricter export control measures.

Leaders of Vietnam and China reaffirmed strong bilateral ties and agreed to boost cooperation, following a recently announced trade deal between Vietnam and the United States, which includes new tariffs that would target Chinese-origin goods transshipped through Vietnam.

China announced new restrictions on European Union medical device companies participating in its government procurement, a move Beijing described as a reciprocal response to similar measures adopted by the European Commission.

Last week, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) concluded its 18-month anti-dumping investigation on EU brandy. Effective July 5, final anti-dumping duties of 27.7% to 34.9% will apply, though some companies will be exempted due to price undertakings.

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