Huan Zhu
China Elements in the U.S.-EU Trade Framework
After months of negotiations, the U.S. and EU reached a framework on a trade agreement last week. While the majority of the agreement touches upon tariff rate setting, market access, and purchase and investment commitments, it also includes language on supply chains, non-market policies, investment review, export controls and
China’s FDI Falls in First Seven Months of 2025
Data published by China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) shows that foreign investment over the first seven months of this year dropped by 13.4% year-on-year, indicating a continued chilling effect.
Chinese Trade Shifts More Toward Emerging Markets
Chinese trade officials from the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) noted that trade with emerging markets now constitutes 65.5% of the nation's total trade, occurring amidst ongoing trade tensions with the U.S. and other developed economies. Year-to-date figures underscore this pivot, with trade volumes with key partners
U.S. Soybean Farmers Urge President to Secure China Deal Amid Plummeting Exports
The American Soybean Association (ASA) has petitioned the White House for a trade deal with China, advocating for the removal of existing tariffs and the inclusion of soybean purchase commitments. The appeal comes as customs data reveals a sharp decline in U.S. agricultural exports to China, highlighting the mounting
Taiwan Launches First National Security Probe into Critical Tech Theft
Taiwanese authorities have launched the first investigation under national security laws into alleged trade secret theft of key technology from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), a global leader for advanced chip production. The probe, focusing on the illicit acquisition of TSMC's 2-nanometer technology, underscores heightened efforts to safeguard
Trump Administration's AI Chip Deal Sparks Outcry over New Sales
Amidst escalating tensions over competition in advanced technology, the Trump administration has signaled a willingness to greenlight sales of certain high-end AI chips to China – a move that is not only drawing fierce bipartisan criticism in Washington but also prompting security audits and warnings from Beijing itself. This development marks
China Extends Anti-Subsidy Probe on EU Dairy Imports
Yesterday, China's Ministry of Commerce extended its anti-subsidy investigation on imports of certain European Union dairy products until early next year.