Announcement
14 Oct 2025
In October 2025, China announced "countermeasures" against five US-related subsidiaries of Hanwha Ocean Corporation. According to the announcement, the action was taken in response to the United States' Section 301 investigation into China's maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding industries.
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Implementation date
14 Oct 2025
Revocation date:
09 Nov 2025
Announced: 14 Oct 2025
Controls on commercial transactions and investment instruments
On 14 October 2025, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce adopted Order 2025/6, announcing "countermeasures" against five US subsidiaries of Hanwha Ocean, a South Korean shipbuilding enterprise. The measur...
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Related State Acts
Announced: 10 Nov 2025
China: Government temporarily suspends special port fees on vessels linked to the US (November 2025)
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China: Temporary suspension of "countermeasures" against five US subsidiaries of Hanwha Ocean Corporation (November 2025)
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China: Chinese commitments under a trade and economic agreement with the US (October 2025)
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China: Launch of investigation into impact of US Section 301 measures on Chinese shipping and shipbuilding sectors
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China: Government imposes special port fees on vessels linked to the US
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China: Amendments to Regulations on International Maritime Transport introduce option for countermeasures against countries or regions
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