In an effort to respond to the central government's call to expand domestic demand, local governments have kicked off various subsidy programs to boost sales of home appliances and electronic gadgets, as well as other consumption.

China's Committee on technical standards recently issued a draft standard on privacy agreements and is now soliciting public comments until July 25.

China's Customs recently issued a list of children's goods imports that fail to meet Chinese safety requirements. The listed brands include American brands GAP and Ralph Lauren, Spanish brand ZARA, and Danish toy company LEGO.

China's Customs recently announced that it will start allowing fresh avocado imports from Kenya.

China's Customs recently announced new rules under which imports of aquatic products from Cambodia, including catfish, are allowed.

As we reported in January, Japan and the U.S. put China's cybersecurity measures on the agenda of a meeting of the WTO's Council for Trade in Services in October 2021. The same two countries put these measures on the agenda at the March 2022 meeting

During a nation-wide teleconference designed to stabilize the economy, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang emphasized the importance of supporting and enhancing foreign trade and investment. His statements came alongside some new government measures that aim to stabilize and boost foreign trade.