Huan Zhu
SCO Bloc Moves to Launch Development Bank
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) concluded its 2025 summit in Tianjin last week, taking a major step toward creating a new financial institution. The summit also delivered a series of documents on trade, energy, and technology, underscoring the organization's ambition in shaping a multipolar world. However, the practical
China Sanctions Japanese Lawmaker for "Fallacies" on China
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has imposed sanctions on Japanese lawmaker Shi Ping, accusing him of spreading "fallacies" on sensitive issues including the history of Japan's invasion of China and disputed islands. The move, announced today, marks the first time Beijing has sanctioned a
China Imposes Preliminary Duties on EU Pork
Last Friday, China's Ministry of Commerce reached a preliminary ruling that imposes anti-dumping duties on pork and pig by-products from the European Union. The decision targets a significant European export with duties ranging up to 62.4%, underscoring the growing risk of tit-for-tat protectionism
MOFCOM Extends Probes on Canola, Rubber Imports from Canada and Others
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has extended two ongoing anti-dumping investigations, both of which were initiated in partial response to Canadian tariffs on Chinese goods
MOFCOM Extends Anti-Dumping Duties on Chemicals from U.S., Others
In a recent ruling, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has extended its anti-dumping duties on phenol imports from the U.S., EU, Korea, Japan, and Thailand with rates as high as 287.2%.
China Concludes First Anti-Circumvention Investigation
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
The Critical List: Unpacking U.S.-China Mineral Divides
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