Asia: International Law

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Hammurabi & Solomon Partners brings you a podcast on Evolving India–U.S. Tariff Landscape: Challenges, Impacts & Pathways Forward.

India's strategy of balancing affordable crude imports with strong ties to western partners has come under severe strain.

China's steady promotion of the renminbi's role in global finance opens the door for wider adoption in international markets, bringing significant changes for Western businesses and global trade.

China has tightened export controls on rare earths. In April 2025, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and General Administration of Customs (GACC) issued announcements to regulate 7 categories of medium and heavy rare earths (MHREs) by clarifying their control codes, HS codes and scope of control.

Australia has consolidated its standing as a pro-enforcement jurisdiction for international arbitration.

Recipients of Hague Convention Letters of Request should carefully consider the breadth of the documents sought.

Filing a lawsuit in China can help enforce contracts and recover losses.