Worldwide: International Trade & Investment

On May 2, 2026, China’s Ministry of Commerce (“MOFCOM”) issued its first-ever blocking order (the “Blocking Order”) under the Rules on Counteracting Unjustified Extra-territorial Application of Foreign Legislation...

China has issued new regulations targeting improper extraterritorial jurisdiction and industrial supply chain security, establishing mechanisms to identify and counter foreign measures that violate international law or harm Chinese interests.

China's newly revised Maritime Code introduces significant structural and substantive changes that will reshape risk allocation, liability exposure, and insurance arrangements across the shipping industry. The comprehensive reform expands carrier liability, increases limitation amounts, and establishes a dedicated framework for oil pollution damage while formally recognizing P&I Clubs for the first time in Chinese maritime law.