Bessent Provides Update on China Talks, Notes Two Month Trade Truce Extension

In a TV interview, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discussed additional progress that was made today in the Trump administration's trade talks with their Chinese counterparts.

China's Rare Earth Export Controls: August 2026 Trade Update

China's exports of rare earth products have been at the center of U.S.-China trade tensions ahead of a high-level summit. Chinese customs data shows a modest rebound in August following July's dip, though shipment volumes remained lower year-on-year amid continued export

China’s Supreme Court Issues Opinions on AI Disputes

China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) recently released opinions on AI disputes, providing critical clarity on tort liability, intellectual property, personal data usage, consumer protection, and procedural rules in AI litigation.

U.S. Industry Groups Submit Comments on China's WTO Compliance

As part of an annual review of China's compliance with its WTO obligations, various interest groups in the United States submitted comments that detail their specific concerns.

Bessent, Greer Comment on Initial China Talks

In a series of interviews yesterday and today in advance of President Xi's meeting with President Trump later this week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer discussed progress that had been made so far in their talks with their Chinese counterparts, on issues

China Vows Countermeasures Against New U.S. Bill Ahead of High-Level Trade Talks

China warned it will take "all necessary measures" to protect its firms after Washington enacted aggressive new secondary sanction legislation, as Vice Premier He Lifeng is leading a delegation to the United States for high-level economic negotiations.
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