China’s Ministry of Commerce announced the addition of 20 Japanese entities to its export control restricted list. This measure restricts exports of controlled items to these entities under China’s Export Control Law. The announcement was issued on June 29, 2026.
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MOFCOM Announcement No. 28 (2026): 20 Japanese Entities Added to Watch List
China’s Ministry of Commerce announced the addition of 20 Japanese entities to its ‘watch list’ (关注名单) under its export control or trade restriction framework. This action targets specific named Japanese companies and represents a formal trade restriction measure. No further details are available from the snippet.
MOFCOM Announcement No. 25 (2026): Preliminary Determination in Anti-Dumping Investigation on Pea Starch Originating from Canada
China’s Ministry of Commerce has issued a preliminary determination in its anti-dumping investigation into pea starch originating from Canada. The announcement (No. 25, 2026) publishes the initial findings under China’s trade remedy procedures. Provisional anti-dumping measures may follow this preliminary ruling.
Notice on Pilot Program for Bonded Testing Outside Comprehensive Bonded Zones
China’s Ministry of Commerce and General Administration of Customs jointly issued a notice launching a pilot program allowing bonded testing operations to be conducted outside comprehensive bonded zones. The initiative expands the scope of bonded logistics and processing arrangements under customs supervision. This represents a formal policy change to customs and bonded area regulations.
MOFCOM Announcement No. 22 (2026): Anti-Dumping Duty Rate Succession for Copolymer Polyoxymethylene Imports from South Korea, Thailand, and Malaysia
China’s Ministry of Commerce published decisions on the inheritance of anti-dumping duty rates for specific companies subject to existing AD measures on copolymer polyoxymethylene (co-POM) originating from South Korea, Thailand, and Malaysia. The announcement details which enterprises succeed to established tax rates under the existing anti-dumping order.
Notice on Public Announcement of Proposed Enterprise List for 2026 Nicaragua Sugar Import Tariff Rate Quota Allocation
China’s Ministry of Commerce is publishing the proposed allocation list of enterprises eligible for the 2026 tariff rate quota (TRQ) for sugar imports from Nicaragua. The notice invites public comment on the draft allocations. This relates to preferential tariff quota management under China-Nicaragua trade arrangements.
MOFCOM Announcement No.16 (2026): Final Conclusions of Trade and Investment Barrier Investigation into Mexico’s China-Related Restrictive Measures
China’s Ministry of Commerce has published the final conclusions of its trade and investment barrier investigation into Mexico’s restrictive measures targeting Chinese goods and investment. This is a formal trade remedy/barrier investigation outcome with named policy findings against a specific trading partner. The announcement constitutes an official determination under China’s trade barrier investigation framework.
MOFCOM Announcement No. 18 (2026): Initiation of Trade Barrier Investigation into US Practices Impeding Trade in Green Products
China’s Ministry of Commerce has launched a formal trade barrier investigation into US practices and measures that allegedly impede trade in green products. The investigation is announced under MOFCOM Announcement 2026 No. 18, dated March 27, 2026. This marks a specific named trade remedy/market access action targeting US green trade restrictions.
MOFCOM Announcement No. 17 (2026): Trade Barrier Investigation Launched Against US Practices Undermining Global Supply Chains
China’s Ministry of Commerce has initiated a trade barrier investigation targeting US practices and measures deemed to undermine global supply and production chains. The announcement formally launches the investigation under China’s trade barrier investigation rules. This signals a significant bilateral trade policy escalation between China and the United States.
Action Plan for Standardization of Trade in Services (2026–2030)
China’s Ministry of Commerce and State Administration for Market Regulation jointly issued an action plan to advance standardization in trade in services for 2026–2030. The plan outlines specific measures to develop service trade standards, improve regulatory frameworks, and enhance international alignment of standards. This is aimed at facilitating market access and competitiveness in services sectors.