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China pauses special port fee on US ships, halts industry probe for one year

( November 10, 2025, 05:59 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China’s Ministry of Transport said Monday it would suspend the special port fee on US-related vessels and halt the investigation into the impact of US measures on China’s shipping, shipbuilding and related industries, in line with trade commitments reached at the China-US trade talks in Kuala Lumpur. The ministry said the one-year suspension — approved by the State Council and effective from Monday — mirrors Washington’s decision to pause its Section 301 maritime, logistics and shipbuilding measures. The statement follows:...

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