China's first evaluation base for meat technical trade measures has begun trial operations in Tianjin Eco-City. During the pilot phase, it submitted 12 notifications for review, all approved by th...
Senna leaf and the senna extract used in laxatives share the same active ingredients, sennosides A and B. Their regulatory treatment varies by market: China allows them in pharmaceuticals and health f...
China has rejected 10 containers of Australian mung beans after tests found glyphosate residue at five times the permitted level, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported on the 13th. Roughly ...
Traceability is the decisive factor in 2026 procurement of Australian wagyu: GACC registration and NLIS records are non-negotiable. China's beef imports reached US$10.2 billion in 2025, with Austr...
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced on July 23 it would impose tariffs of 10 or 12.5 percent on 60 economies under its Section 301 investigation into 'forced labo...
Imported bee products are classified as high-risk animal-derived foods. To enter the Chinese market, overseas manufacturers must satisfy two requirements: national market access and GACC registration....
China's forex regulator announced on 2 August that it will press ahead with institutional opening-up in the foreign exchange sector during the second half of the year. The State Administration of ...
MEICHEN Windows & Doors has been awarded the Bureau Veritas SMark certification, a key step in its global expansion. The company specialises in aluminium window and door systems for the Australian...
The US Trade Representative's office on 23 April imposed tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 countries and territories under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, citing 'forced labour' allegati...
France passed an anti-fast-fashion law targeting Chinese platforms such as Shein. The Ministry of Commerce expressed grave concern, calling the law discriminatory and a violation of WTO rules, and urg...
The market regulator of Shenzhen's Luohu district said on July 27 that Shenzhen Nutritech Trading Co. , Ltd holds the Nutritech trademark and can provide import customs declarations and entry good...
Vice Minister of Commerce Jiang Chenghua told a State Council Information Office briefing on the 15th Five-Year Plan that China will push for the early entry into force of the China-ASEAN FTA 3.0 upgr...
China's Ministry of Commerce has addressed queries regarding US agricultural tariffs, referencing a $30 billion tariff reduction framework. The ongoing discussions over potential adjustments to Ch...
On 2 July, at a regular press conference, Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong provided an update on the latest progress in China-US agricultural trade co-operation. He stated that agricultural...
The European Union has opened its first trade investigation into Chinese duck meat, prompting Beijing to threaten retaliatory tariffs on EU brandy, pork and dairy products. A former EU trade negotiato...
Ministry of Commerce spokesperson Huang Ling responded on the 3rd to hot topics such as China-EU trade consultations, France's 'anti-ultra-fast fashion' law, and the US hype over 'econ...
The Ministry of Commerce has issued its latest response on the progress of China-US economic and trade consultations, but the specific content could not be obtained due to page verification; further d...
The "Policy Package" has marked its first anniversary with notable results. Meanwhile, premium Guangdong products have made their debut on two major international cultural platforms, which may...
the attractiveness of China's engineer dividend and policy opening to foreign investment. China has a large pool of highly skilled engineers, reducing corporate R&D costs, while continuously e...
China’s Ministry of Commerce recently responded to current trade hot topics, outlining relevant developments. At a regular press conference, a spokesperson stated that China continues to monitor chang...
This article reports that the "policy package" for Guangdong's cultural industry has achieved notable results in its first anniversary, with premium Guangdong products successfully appeari...
The New Zealand government has launched a special immigration pathway targeting Indians, marketed as an 'immigration shortcut'. The pathway aims to attract Indian skilled workers and investors...
The New Zealand Government has released the 2026-2027 Budget, adopting incremental tax adjustments. Treasury forecasts a fiscal surplus of NZ$2.6 billion in 2028-2029, one year earlier than previously...
China's safeguard quota for Australian beef stands at 205,000 tonnes annually. In the first five months of 2025, Australia's beef exports to China topped 300,000 tonnes, triggering an addition...
Australian Wagyu beef will incur a 55% safeguard tariff from 20 June 2026 once its annual quota is exhausted, lifting the combined levy to 67% and pushing retail prices up by roughly 20-25 percent, cr...