Huan Zhu
China’s Top Court Reports Surge in Foreign-Related Cases and Anti-Sanction Rulings
China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) reported a 66% rise in its international workload over the last five years, a dramatic increase in the judiciary's international workload over the 14th Five-Year Plan period. In its annual work report, it emphasized a "dual-track&
China and Nigeria Ink Framework Agreement
China and Nigeria signed a landmark framework agreement last week to deepen economic ties, marking a key step in Nigeria's partnering with China amid global trade shifts.
Global Fashion Giants Flagged in China’s Latest Customs Safety Sweep
In a recent report detailing 100 imported products that failed national safety standards in 2025, China Customs highlighted several high-profile global brands, including Zara, H&M, and Ralph Lauren, which have been repeatedly flagged in past customs notices for quality failures.
China Launches Trade Barrier Probes into U.S. Supply Chains, Green Energy
Last Friday, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) initiated two trade investigations into U.S. practices, targeting policies (1) obstructing trade in green products and (2) perceived to disrupt global supply chains.
China Issues Affirmative Determination in Trade Barrier Investigation of Mexican Restrictions
On March 25, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) released its final conclusion regarding the trade and investment barrier investigation into restrictive measures implemented by the Mexican government, reaching the conclusion that Mexico's recent tariff increases on products from non-Free Trade Agreement (FTA) partners, specifically targeting
China's Rare Earth Export Controls: Export Trends in Early 2026
China's exports of rare earths and related high-value products saw a volatile but significant start to 2026, according to the latest official Customs data. While February experienced a month-on-month decline, the dip is largely attributed to the nationwide Lunar New Year holiday season, which traditionally
Mapping China’s Global Trade Policy in the 15th Five-Year Plan
After China's parliamentary session this month, Beijing released the Outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (FYP) for National Economic and Social Development, signaling a fundamental shift in its global economic engagement. The new blueprint prioritizes "voluntary" and "unilateral" opening on China’s own