In a move signaling potential thaw in trade tensions, China announced it will lift export restrictions on 15 U.S. entities starting November 10, 2025, following recent economic talks in Kuala Lumpur. The decision comes as part of efforts to implement agreements from the China-U.S. trade negotiations, though restrictions on 16 other U.S. firms will remain paused for another year. 🕊️
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce stated that exporters seeking to ship dual-use items (products with both civilian and military applications) to these entities must now apply for permits, with approvals granted to compliant applications. This partial rollback follows earlier 2025 announcements that had restricted exports to 31 U.S. entities total. 📉➡️📈
While the adjustment reflects progress, analysts say the "one-year suspension" for the remaining 16 entities keeps a strategic lever in play. The development comes as global markets watch for signs of stability in the world’s largest bilateral trade relationship. 💡 "Trade wars are so 2018," quipped one young entrepreneur on Weibo, capturing the cautious optimism among business circles.
