Huan Zhu
Beijing Mulls New Export Controls on Strategic Resources
China's Ministry of Commerce has signaled potential expansion of its export controls on strategic resources, a move that could escalate tensions in the ongoing tech trade war.
Chinese Trade Remedy Measure Update on EU Brandy, U.S. Polysilicon, and Chemicals
China’s Ministry of Commerce provided some updates on several trade remedy cases in recent weeks. In addition, there is an indication that it may start trade remedy investigations on U.S. chips.
Four More U.S. Firms Added to Unreliable Entity List
As part of its third set of additions in 2025, Beijing added another four U.S. firms to one of its sanction lists.
China Adds Seven More Companies to Sanctions List
Today, China's Ministry of Commerce added another seven U.S. firms to the unreliable entity list, the second addition of its kind in 2025. China's increased use of sanctions, especially against entities supporting U.S. military aid to Taiwan, indicates a more assertive use of economic
Biden Administration Announces New Export Controls on AI Chips
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce published an interim final rule governing exports of chips used in artificial intelligence. The rule has already drawn criticism from Beijing and some domestic players.
China Expands Sanctions List by Adding Ten More Firms
Earlier this month, China’s Ministry of Commerce added another ten U.S. firms to China’s Unreliable Entity List, one of the lists related to economic sanctions.
Beijing Finds EU Subsidies Investigations To Be Trade Barrier
Today, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) concluded its trade barriers investigation on the European Union's practice of Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) investigations, reaching an affirmative finding that a trade barrier exists. A summary of the ruling is provided below. The next step in terms of a