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In a significant development for APAC supply chains and regional trade compliance, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced today (24 Feb 2026) the addition of 20 Japanese entities - comprising 19 corporations and 1 university - to its regulatory Watch List (关注名单). The Context & Justification According to MOFCOM Announcement No. 12, the decision was made under China's Export Control Law and regulations on dual-use items. The primary stated reason is the inability to ve

Our latest market analysis reveals a significant shift in the global generative AI landscape. Throughout 2025, Chinese generative AI products have established a prominent presence in global rankings, securing substantial territory in both web and mobile sectors. Breaking Down the Numbers A review of Chinese- and English-language industry data indicates that, in 2025, Chinese companies have secured 9 spots in the Top 50 Generative AI Web Products  category and an impressive 2

At Astra Diligence, we are excited to announce that we have joined the Eurosif Club  as one of its first official partners. This is more...

The global critical minerals industry is highly reliant on China, particularly for minerals essential to clean energy technologies,...

On 9 October 2025, China's Ministry of Commerce (商务部) and the General Administration of Customs (海关总署) announced a sweeping new set of...

South Korea has recently reintroduced a mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence (mHREDD) bill - the Act on the Protection...

The recent bankruptcy filing of Powin, the third-largest energy storage system integrator in the U.S., has drawn significant attention -...

In June 2025, a life-sized “Labubu” doll was sold in China for a record-breaking RMB 1.08 million (c. $150,000), sending shockwaves...