Recent U.S. trade agreements negotiated by the Trump administration (although not yet in force in many countries), contain language requiring partners to align their export controls with the U.S., but questions remain regarding implementation. New bipartisan proposals in Congress would significantly widen the legal reach of U.S.

Last month, China’s government unveiled guidelines to accelerate the development of a nationwide “science and technology insurance system,” aiming to cushion risks in high-stakes innovation projects and bolster self-reliance in strategic fields amid escalating U.S. technology curbs.

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 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.

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.

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.

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