Huan Zhu

China, South Korea Sign Tech and Trade Pacts During State Visit

China and South Korea signed a sweeping package of government and private-sector agreements this week during a state visit by South Korean President Lee Jae-myung. The deals, finalized in Beijing, are designed to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, technology, and intellectual property as both nations seek to stabilize economic ties.

Beijing Imposes Export Controls on Japan for Military End-Uses

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced today that it will tighten export controls on dual-use items destined for Japan, citing a need to curb Japanese military capabilities and safeguard national security. The move is the latest escalation from Beijing as geopolitical tensions between the two nations intensify over

Beijing Hits Out at EU over "Double Standard" for CBAM, Auto Policies

China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) issued a sharp rebuke of the European Union, accusing Brussels of using climate policy as a "guise" for trade protectionism. The statement comes as the EU moves to expand its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) while simultaneously revising internal environmental targets for

China Sets Preliminary Duties on EU Dairy

In late December, China's Ministry of Commerce reached a preliminary ruling imposing anti-subsidy duties as high as 42.7% on European Union dairy imports.

China Sanctions 20 U.S. Defense Firms over Taiwan Arms Sales

In late December, China imposed sanctions on twenty U.S. defense companies and ten executives in retaliation for a new approval by the U.S. government of arms sales to Taiwan.

Beijing Finalizes Beef Safeguard Measures with Three-Year Quotas

On December 31, China concluded its safeguard investigation on beef, with a new tariff-rate-quota mechanism effective on January 1, 2026.

Beijing Slams EU's Recent Subsidy Probes

China's Ministry of Commerce issued a sharp rebuke of the European Union today, labeling a string of recent raids and subsidy investigations into Chinese companies as "egregious" and "discriminatory."
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