Huan Zhu
China Issues First Blocking Order, Responding to U.S. Oil Sanctions
On May 2, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) issued a blocking order against U.S. penalties that had been imposed on some Chinese companies for violating U.S. sanctions related to trading in Iranian oil. This action marks the first invocation of China's blocking rules, which are
FCC Targets Chinese Test Labs, Data Centers, and Network Interconnection
On April 30, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to advance a proposal to ban Chinese labs from testing and certifying electronic devices in the U.S. market. The vote was met with immediate opposition from Beijing.
Shanghai Rolls Out New Data Export Rules to Bolster Global Business Ties
Shanghai expanded the city's negative list for cross-border data transfer, expanding a pilot program to establish a city-wide framework that streamlines how businesses move data across national borders.
China Cites WTO Violations in Rejection of EU’s Industrial Policy Plan
China has submitted comments on the EU's proposed Industrial Accelerator Act, accusing Brussels of "double standards" and "discriminatory" policies that potentially violate several WTO obligations.
Beijing Scraps Tariffs for 20 African Nations in Major Trade Push
Today, China's Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council updated its tariff schedules, granting zero tariffs to imports from 20 African countries, effective next month.
Beijing Blocks Manus-Meta Deal on Security Grounds
China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has officially blocked Meta's acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus. The decision marks the first time Beijing has applied its 2020 foreign investment security review mechanism to explicitly prohibit an AI-sector acquisition, signaling increasing regulatory oversight over cross-border
Beijing Blacklists EU Defense Firms Following New Brussels Sanctions
Last week, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) placed seven European Union entities on its export control entity list for alleged arms sales to Taiwan. The move followed the European Commission sanctioning a new wave of Chinese firms for allegedly violating EU sanctions against Russia.