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US–China trade tensions eased slightly following the Oct 30, 2025 Trump–Xi meeting, offering importers a narrower but clearer planning window rather than a full reset. In this episode, we translate the headlines into practical next steps: how to re-cost SKUs after tariff tweaks, when to push on […]

Beijing weaponizes communication channels to compel compliance, signal grievance, assert status, and inflict punishment.

China’s stewardship of the Third Pole will shape not only Asia’s water security but the credibility of global climate cooperation.

Beijing is trying to drive a wedge between Okinawa and Tokyo.

Our traveling correspondent finds a native animal almost too cute to bear.

China encourages autocratic practices in different ways that are tailored to local conditions. Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan are prime examples.

The widening use of exit bans marks a decisive shift in China’s governance model under Xi Jinping.

As Beijing feeds growing suspicion of U.S. technology products, an expanded move away from American tech could be incoming.

Unusually, Taiwan didn't come up at the China-U.S. summit. But observers in Taiwan had plenty to say.

There are three keys to buying a Chinese brand: CNIPA-recorded IP, a China-enforceable supply contract, and distribution channel control. The post Buying Chinese Brands: The Three Keys appeared first on Harris Sliwoski LLP.

Importers often ask engineers to “make it rugged,” only to discover late in production that products still crack or fail after knocks and drops. In this episode, we explain IK ratings (impact resistance in joules) and show how to convert vague requirements into measurable specs, sensible […]

Trump’s Asia Trip: What Changed in Law, What Didn’t, and How to Plan Your Supply Chain The short version President Trump’s trip produced three practical outcomes for companies that buy or sell internationally. First, the United States and Vietnam, and the United States and Thailand, announced […]

Why It’s Usually Better to Sign a New Contract in China Than to Add an Amendment When working with Chinese manufacturers or other counterparties, foreign companies often ask our China business lawyers whether they can amend an existing contract instead of signing a new one. On paper, an amendment […]

China and other authoritarian regimes often target dissidents and minorities living abroad. The EU must do more to protect vulnerable communities.

Cheng's position on cross-strait issues and reformist agenda pits her against more traditional members of the KMT.

A seemingly offhand remark from Trump signals the return – at least rhetorically – of an idea once proposed and dismissed by both Washington and Beijing.

Several trade restrictions were rolled back, but only temporarily.

Private enterprises power China's economy, but received no attention in the latest plenum communique.

Overcoming China’s dominance over rare earths is just a question of political will – and Beijing’s moves might provide just that.

Getting into the EU market now means far more than putting a CE logo on the box. CE is one part of a wider system of safety, cybersecurity, documentation, and post-market duties that vary by product type and features (wireless, software, AI, medical, etc.). Treat compliance as a process you build […]

Chinese state media recently popularized an old video of Taiwanese legislator Wang Shih-cheng, The twist? Wang is pro-independence.

As the country’s takeout market has swelled, so have the numbers of unregulated, unsanitary restaurants

Beijing appears to have realized that sustainable peace in Afghanistan will require more effort than it can spare.

Skilled labor is the missing link in China’s industrial transformation.

Takaichi Sanae is hawkish on China, friendly toward Taiwan, and ultraconservative on historical issues. No wonder Beijing isn’t happy.

A new law passed last week recognized Taiwan’s Pingpu peoples, reigniting debate over who gets to define indigeneity. 

Technology licensing lets you sell into China without a physical presence. Here is a 2025 playbook for diligence, export controls, IP protection, payment verification, and negotiating tactics that actually work. The post China Technology Licensing: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Harris […]

The string of purges in the PLA suggests an existential struggle between the old and new guard. And now there’s a clear winner.

Cheng Li-wun, a deep-blue figure, won despite allegations that the CCP was interfering to boost her candidacy.

Rings, earbuds, watches, and smart glasses are tiny, live on the body, and get abused daily. That mix creates unique reliability risks. In this episode of China Manufacturing Decoded, we unpack real failures we’ve seen and map them to a practical prevention plan you can apply before mass […]