Huan Zhu
Beijing Publishes Draft Outbound Investment Measures to Enhance Overseas Protections
On August 21, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) released the Draft Measures for Overseas Investment Management to implement the new regulations governing outbound investment. Replacing the 2017 framework, the draft implements a recent regulation to create stronger protections for Chinese overseas interests.
State Media Signals Beijing’s H2 Economic Plan Amid Trade Tensions
Chinese state media launched a four-part commentary series this week aimed at shaping economic expectations, mounting a robust defense of Beijing’s industrial policy and trade trajectory while signaling key domestic investment priorities for the second half of the year.
China Fines Travel Agent Over $700 Million in Major Anti-Monopoly Crackdown
Last month, Chinese antitrust regulators fined online travel giant Trip.com Group nearly 5.2 billion yuan ($765 million) for abusing its market dominance, a milestone in China's effort to address unfair and "involutionary" competition.
China and Ecuador Expand Trade Cooperation, Infrastructure Ties, and Green Investment
Following the official state visit of Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa to China, the two nations have taken another stride to deepen their bilateral economic ties. Building on the implementation of their 2023 Free Trade Agreement, the two nations signed a suite of strategic agreements targeting trade, digital transformation, and green
Beijing Issues Another Blocking Order Targeting EU FSR Investigations
Beijing has formally accused the European Union of improper extraterritorial overreach regarding its investigation into e-commerce giant JD.com.
China’s Green Tech Exports Surge in July as EV Shipments Jump 90%
China’s exports of green energy products continued to surge in July, driven by a 90% jump in electric vehicle (EV) sales abroad, even as Beijing faces mounting global trade pushback.
China's Rare Earth Export Controls: June 2026 Trade Update
Trade data shows that China's exports of rare earth products rebounded in June, as outbound shipments rose month-on-month, despite ongoing export controls imposed by Beijing.