Huan Zhu
Beijing Warns Walmart that Tariff Burden-Shifting Could Backfire
China's state media reported that the Chinese government summoned U.S. retail giant Walmart for a meeting earlier this week, over reports that it had pressured Chinese suppliers to lower prices to offset the impact of U.S. tariffs.
Congress Demands Section 301 Probe into China Transshipments
Last week, the leaders of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and the heads of several other agencies, urging them to take additional action, including a self-initiated Section 301 investigation, against China's transshipment schemes to circumvent
Congress Moves Forward With Bills on De Minimis Exemption and China PNTR
The "de minimis" exemption as applied to Chinese goods has gone through some turmoil over the past month with various actions taken by the Trump administration. At the same time, members of Congress are now pushing the issue as well.
China's Foreign Policy Outlook: Navigating Tensions and Fostering Cooperation
At last week's press conference, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi provided a comprehensive overview of China's foreign policy stance, addressing key issues in international relations, particularly on China-U.S. relations, China-Africa cooperation, and China-EU partnerships. He also emphasized China's broader foreign policy objectives, including
China Concludes Anti-Discrimination Probe, Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on Canada
Over the weekend, Beijing concluded its first anti-discrimination investigation, related to Canada's tariffs on Chinese EVs, steel and aluminum, and other products, and announced retaliatory tariffs on Canadian agricultural goods and seafood.
China's Green Leadership Takes Center Stage at IPCC Session in Hangzhou
The 62nd Session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) concluded in Hangzhou, China last week, marking another step for China in global climate governance. It took place amidst an increasingly delicate balance between China's green leadership and dominance in many clean energy sectors.
China's Premier Unveils Plan to Boost Trade and Investment amid Global Challenges
Today, Chinese Premier Li Qiang outlined an action plan for the government in his address to the National People's Congress. As part of the plan, he touched upon several trade and investment issues.