Huan Zhu

As Trump Ramps Up Tariffs, China Pushes Back While Courting U.S. Firms

As more U.S. tariffs loom on the horizon, Chinese officials are adopting a dual strategy: blending diplomatic resistance with selective engagement of U.S. businesses. This approach underscores China’s approach of safeguarding economic interests while projecting an image of collaboration.

At Munich Security Conference, China Stands Firm against Suppression While Advocating Multilateralism and Cooperation

At the Munich Security Conference, one of the most prominent political gatherings focused on international security policy, China's Foreign Minister articulated Beijing’s vision for global cooperation while also addressing concerns over rising protectionism and unilateralism.

China Extends Anti-Dumping Duties on EU Starch

Amid a series of ongoing trade remedy measures and investigations between China and the EU, China's Ministry of Commerce recently reached an affirmative decision in the expiry review on the anti-dumping measures on EU potato starch.

MOFCOM Signals Firm Stance on Sanctions and Tariff Criticism

At a recent press conference, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) answered questions regarding the sanctions on two U.S. companies – PVH and Illumina – and criticized new U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum.
BRI

Panama’s Balancing Act: Navigating Between Chinese and U.S. Influence

Earlier this month, Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino announced his nation's decision to withdraw from China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The decision comes amidst mounting U.S. concerns over China's growing influence in Panama, particularly around the Panama Canal, a critical
SPS

New Chinese SPS Requirements for Food Imports in January 2025

China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) opened the door to a few more food items from Spain, Laos and Bolivia, while suspending multiple imports including poultry, pork, beef and lamb due to various animal diseases.

Report Finds China's Retaliatory Tariffs Hit Trump-Voting Counties Hardest

Today, China's retaliatory tariffs in the latest round of the U.S.-China trade spat entered into effect. A report produced by a U.S. think tank estimates the economic pain to be most acute in rural and industrial regions that overwhelmingly supported President Donald Trump in the
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