As part of its transparency obligations at the WTO, China recently submitted its "New and Full Notification Pursuant to Article XVI:1 of the GATT 1994 and Article 25 of the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures" (SCM Agreement).

This past week, CTM covered the following issues: In China: * Data on exports of gallium and germanium * China-Korea meeting on supply chains and export controls * Data on China’s outbound investment and inbound investment  In the U.S.: * New bill on export controls * Updated UFLPA strategy and sanctions list * CIT

Official data shows that China's overseas investment grew in 2024, driven by substantial flows into Belt and Road Initiative countries, positioning it among the top three global investing sources for the eighth consecutive year. However, early 2025 figures indicate a more uneven trajectory.

In a direct challenge to executive authority on technology exports, a new bill has been put forward by two Democrats in the House of Representatives, aiming to tighten control over advanced chip exports to China. This came after reports indicated that the Trump administration would allow the sales of some

A Korean Presidential delegation visited China this week, emphasizing the need for expanded trade and investment, and securing stable supply chain management, especially for critical minerals impacted by Chinese export controls.

Data from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) indicates that the export control measures implemented by Beijing on gallium and germanium have reduced China's overall exports of the two minerals, with a stark divergence among importing nations. Exports to the U.S. experienced an initial hit

Last week, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as chair of the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF), released an updated Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) strategy.