The Chinese communist regime’s draft revision of its Foreign Trade Law was sent to the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress for review on Sept. 8, amid rising trade tensions with the West.
The revision of the “Foreign Trade Law” contains 11 chapters and 80 articles and would strengthen China’s trade countermeasures, allowing trade bans or restrictions on foreign individuals or organizations deemed a danger to China’s sovereignty or security, according to state media outlet Xinhua.
It aims to legalize countermeasures that Beijing will take in future trade conflicts, while weaponizing law to further control ordinary Chinese citizens and private enterprises, according to analysts….
China Reviews Trade Law Update Amid Tensions With the West
