China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and General Administration of Customs on April 4, 2025, issued Announcement 18, which imposes export controls on specific medium and heavy rare earth materials. China cites a desire to...more
This monthly report outlines key developments in China’s data protection sector for March. The following events merit special attention...more
In general, foreign funds are not freely movable into China. There is a long history of exercising comprehensive control over foreign investment since China opened its door in the early 1980s. As the economy continues to...more
The Encryption Export List is the first list of controlled items after the issuance and implementation of China’s new Export Control Law. Under the previous legal regime, China imposed export licensing requirements on the...more