Huan Zhu

EU Faces €368 Billion Blow If Chinese Tech Purged Under New Cyber Rules, Report Warns

A proposed overhaul of the EU's cybersecurity rules could cost the European Union nearly €367.8 billion over five years if Chinese suppliers are forced out of key sectors, according to a joint report published by the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU) and KPMG.

The Implementation of China’s Unreliable Entity System

China’s Unreliable Entity List (UEL) system has evolved rapidly following significant legislative updates in late 2025 and early 2026. This piece provides a review of the UEL implementation. With the newly revised Foreign Trade Law and the Provisions on Industrial and Supply Chain Security, the UEL system is being

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
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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.
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