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China has introduced new regulations to control the overseas transfer of domestic technology and authorize retaliation against foreign investment restrictions. These measures are seen as a strategic response to EU trade policies and an effort to protect China's cleantech manufacturing sector.
Why it matters
These rules signal a hardening of China's trade stance, potentially escalating economic tensions between Beijing and the European Union.
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The report provides context from both Chinese state-run media and independent analysts, presenting a balanced view of the trade dispute.
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