Huan Zhu
China Restricts Dual-Use Exports to 10 U.S. Firms, Bars 46 from Procurement
Yesterday, China launched a two-front regulatory offensive against the U.S. defense sector, placing 10 American entities on an export control blacklist while barring 46 U.S. firms from participating in domestic government procurement. The move represents countermeasures in response to the recent U.S. additions of over 100
Chinese Court’s FRAND Judgment Underscores China’s Expanding Reach in Samsung-ZTE Battle
Last month, the Chongqing Intermediate People's Court underscored China’s expanding judicial reach in intellectual property by issuing a global FRAND (Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory) rate-setting judgment in the Samsung-ZTE standard-essential patent (SEP) dispute. The court ruling adds another layer of complexity to a
Beijing Downplays Trade Rift with EU, Citing "Smooth" Communication
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) downplayed fears of a "full-blown" trade war with the European Union on Thursday, stating that trade communications remain "smooth" and that Brussels has explicitly indicated a trade war is not its goal.
Beijing Publishes White Paper on Global Governance
Today, in a white paper on global governance, China accused unnamed major powers of "politicizing, instrumentalizing, and weaponizing" the global economy in a recent trend of "anti-globalization and protectionism." It then framed itself as a true champion for multilateral cooperation.
Chinese Pharmaceutical Firm Sues over Listing Decision
In the third lawsuit of its kind filed against Washington’s national security blacklists, global pharmaceutical and life sciences giant WuXi AppTec Co., Ltd. has filed a federal lawsuit challenging its designation as a "Chinese Military Company" (CMC).
Beijing Fines Travel Agent for Cross-Border Data Violation
Chinese regulators have slapped online travel giant Trip.com Group (formerly known as Ctrip) with a 10 million yuan (approximately $1.4 million) fine, accusing the company of illegally transferring users’ personal information overseas without undergoing mandatory national security reviews.
China Sanctions Philippine Defense Chief over "Irresponsible" Remarks
China has slapped entry bans and economic restrictions on Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and his immediate family, a move Manila quickly condemned.