China Submits Paper on WTO Reform
In a communication submitted to the WTO, China has put forward a statement on WTO reform that criticizes recent U.S. "disruptions" to the trading system and pushes back against criticisms of its non-market policies and practices.
China Cracks Down on AI Free-Riders
Chinese market regulators this month released a series of "typical cases" of unfair competition in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. By cracking down on companies exploiting the popularity of AI models like ChatGPT and DeepSeek, authorities are signaling a zero-tolerance policy toward free-riders who use deceptive branding and
State of Texas Files Deceptive Practices Lawsuit against China's TP-Link
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit in state court against China-owned company TP-Link, accusing it of deceptive practices in terms of its representation of itself as a company producing in Vietnam.
Beijing to Grant Zero-Tariff Access to 53 African Nations in May 2026
China will eliminate tariffs on all products from 53 African nations this spring, President Xi Jinping announced in a message sent last week to the African Union (AU) Summit.
WTO Committee on Market Access Meeting Discusses Guatemala Trade Restrictions, EU CBAM, and Japanese Aquatic Products
At the Committee on Market Access meeting of 15-16 October, several previous trade concerns involving China and Hong Kong/Macao were on the agenda: Restrictions on coffee and macadamia nuts from Guatemala, the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Measure, and the bans on aquatic products from Japan imposed by
Second Investment Lawsuit Filed in Panama Port Dispute
Having earlier filed a contract-based investment claim against the Panamanian government, Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison is now bringing a treaty-based investment claim as well.
Lai Hails "Equal Footing" for Taiwan as New U.S. Trade Pact Targets Tariffs, Security, and Non-Tariff Measures
Taiwan's president said the new Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the United States will overhaul market access in both directions by cutting tariffs and tightening rules on non‑tariff measures, putting Taiwan on par with other major U.S. partners.