Huan Zhu
China Tightens Legal Enforcement of Export Controls on Strategic Materials
Despite a recent easing of some trade tensions with the United States, China is signaling a firm stance on existing export control measures, particularly those targeting strategic minerals. Recent government statements and actions indicate a heightened effort to enforce these controls, crack down on circumvention, and potentially pressure other trading
China's Trade Retaliation: What Stays and What Goes after the China-U.S. Breakthrough
As one positive element emerging from last weekend's bilateral talks, China has agreed to suspend or remove some non-tariff retaliatory measures, although the specific measures that are covered have not been identified yet. Meanwhile, a number of tariff and non-tariff measures, including export control and sanctions measures, will
China, U.S. Agree To Temporary Tariff, Trade War Truce
Surprising many people who were skeptical that the tariffs could come down so much in such a short time, China and the U.S. have reached an agreement to suspend most of the tariffs and other trade restrictions in effect between them arising from Trump's "reciprocal tariffs&
U.S. and China Announce "Substantial Progress" in Trade Talks, Establish New Consultation Mechanism
After two days of what they referred to as "candid, in-depth and constructive" negotiations, the Chinese and U.S. governments said they had reached what one Chinese media outlet described as an "important consensus," most notably agreeing to establish a new bilateral consultation mechanism.
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China's New Anti-Dumping Duties on Indian Pesticide May Carry Broader Warnings
This week, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced final anti-dumping duties ranging from 48.4% to 166.2% on chemicals from India. While addressing a specific set of alleged unfair trade practices, the case also highlights escalating trade tensions between the two Asian giants, with some state media
China's 2025 Negative List for Market Access
Beijing has taken another step in its ongoing efforts to liberalize market access with the release of its 2025 negative list. This updated list shrinks the number of restricted sectors and removes several previous requirements. However, it also introduces new scrutiny for emerging industries like drones and internet services. Meanwhile,
Chinese EV Exports Decline Globally Despite Pockets of Growth
A wave of tariff hikes imposed by major economies last year is beginning to reshape the global landscape of electric vehicle (EV) trade. A review of China's EV export data for the first quarter of 2025 shows a notable overall decline alongside some shifts in destination markets.