China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has recently issued new guidelines on standard-essential patents (SEP) as they relate to antitrust, signaling a more stringent regulatory approach to this critical area of intellectual property.

Over the past week, leaders of Malaysia and Indonesia renewed their commitment to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and extended welcomes to Chinese investment. This came amid growing scrutiny from the United States and the European Union regarding Chinese investments in South Asia, particularly those linked to the BRI.

Last week, Canada ordered "the wind up of TikTok Technology Canada, Inc. following a national security review under the Investment Canada Act," closing the two TikTok offices in Canada. However, the app itself will remain available for download.

A recent publication from Chinese researchers looked at Russia's experience with Western sanctions for insights into strengthening Chinese supply chain resilience. The report highlights the importance of diversifying supply chains, bolstering domestic production, and fostering international cooperation.

The EU and Taiwan announced a resolution to a recent WTO dispute involving an EU complaint about local content requirements in Taiwanese wind energy policies.

This past week, CTM covered the following issues: In China: * China brings WTO lawsuit against EU definitive duties on Chinese EVs * Expiry review on anti-dumping duties on chemicals * GACC issues SPS requirements in September In the U.S.: * U.S. trade policy in Trump's second term * Additions to

The General Administration of Customs of China recently issued new SPS (Sanitary and Phytosanitary) announcements impacting foreign imports, particularly those from African countries. These measures reflect China's ongoing effort to strengthen trade ties with Africa.