China Issues New Blueprint for AI Agents
China's new national AI strategy seeks to regulate and accelerate the development of "AI agents," while placing a heavy emphasis on a security bottom line. By implementing a tiered governance framework, Beijing is building an AI ecosystem designed to mitigate systemic risks while aggressively scaling applications
U.S. Solar Industry Accuses Chinese Producers of Circumventing Duties through Ethiopian Production
Following up on earlier anti-dumping/countervailing duty (AD/CVD) cases against imports of Chinese solar products, both from China itself and from Chinese companies operating in various third countries, the U.S. solar industry has now accused Chinese companies of circumventing existing AD/CVD cases by selling through Ethiopia.
U.S.-China Trade Friction Timeline
We are entering a week of high-stakes diplomacy. As Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng meets U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in South Korea today, they are engaging in the final effort to clear the path for President Trump’s long-awaited State Visit to China on May 13-
China Requests WTO Panel in India Solar/IT Dispute
Yesterday, China followed up on an earlier request for consultations with a request that a WTO panel be established to hear its complaint about discriminatory measures adopted by India in the solar and information technology sectors.
China Reports Sharp Growth in 2026 Q1 Shipbuilding Ahead of Xi-Trump Meeting
China's official data shows its shipbuilding industry remained firmly in the global lead in the first quarter of 2026, with output, new orders and backlog all rising sharply as demand held strong.
Ireland Investigates Shein for Data Practices
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has launched a formal inquiry into the data governance practices of Shein, the fast-fashion giant, marking the latest regulatory challenge for Chinese firms as they expand their footprint in Europe.
Members of Congress Introduce Chinese Auto Ban, Farmland Purchase Restriction Legislation
In advance of President Trump's trip to China this week, U.S. lawmakers are continuing to ratchet up political pressure against allowing the sale of Chinese automobiles in the U.S. They are also moving to restrict Chinese purchases of U.S. farmland.