In a move that underscores its commitment to national security and non-proliferation, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has released a draft regulation aimed at strengthening the control of dual-use item exports. The draft, which was published for public consultation in mid-September 2025, signals a potential tightening of the rules governing the export of goods and…
In a strategic move to bolster its technological prowess and attract the world’s brightest minds, China has introduced a new “K-visa” specifically designed for young foreign science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) graduates. The new visa category, which came into effect on October 1, 2025, is a clear signal of China’s ambition to become a…
In a landmark move to level the playing field between the online and offline economies, China has implemented new regulations requiring internet platform companies to report tax-related information of their operators and workers. The “Regulations on the Reporting of Tax-Related Information by Internet Platform Enterprises,” which took effect on October 1, 2025, mark a new…
In a move that reverberates across the global shipping industry, China has revised its Regulations on International Maritime Transport. The new rules, which took effect on September 29, 2025, grant Beijing the authority to take countermeasures against countries that impose discriminatory restrictions on Chinese vessels or operators. This development, seen by many as a direct…