Huan Zhu
China's Commerce Minister Urges Dialogue with USTR as Trade Tensions Rise
After Jamieson Greer was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the newly appointed U.S. Trade Representative, China's Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao sent a congratulatory letter to Greer while expressing concerns over recent and potential trade conflicts.
EU and Canada Target More Chinese Entities in Ukraine Conflict
Canada and the EU have imposed sanctions targeting Chinese entities for allegedly supporting Russia's military-industrial complex amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict, sparking diplomatic tensions and protests from Beijing.
China Rejects 63 Trademark Applications for AI Model DeepSeek amid Malicious Registration Crackdown
China's National Intellectual Property Administration (NIPA) has rejected 63 trademark applications related to "DEEPSEEK," the artificial intelligence large language model developed by a Chinese firm that recently gained global attention.
China Criticizes New U.S. Investment Policies
Last week, the Trump administration released a memorandum that could further tighten scrutiny of U.S. investments in China and Chinese investments in the U.S. This move has drawn criticism from the Chinese government and business community, accusing Washington of politicizing economic issues and undermining global trade and investment
EU Cracks Down on Chinese E-Commerce Flood Amid Safety and Fair Trade Concerns
As online shopping continues to expand in the EU, the European Commission is moving to tighten controls on the surge of low-value e-commerce imports, particularly from China. These measures aim to address concerns about product safety, unfair competition, and environmental impact.
MOFCOM Updates on Trade-In Programs, Trade with U.S. and EU
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) today provided an update on the nation's consumer goods trade-in programs and addressed concerns regarding potential trade conflicts with the United States and the European Union.
Tesla's Self-Driving Software Faces Regulatory Roadblocks in China
Since 2023, Tesla has been actively working to obtain regulatory approval for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software in China. However, navigating China's complex regulatory landscape—spanning data security, geographic mapping, and safety standards—has proven to be a challenge. These efforts are now increasingly intertwined with the broader