( November 9, 2026, 04:46 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China has extended the suspension of special port fees on US-linked vessels and an investigation into the impact of US maritime trade measures until Jan. 10, 2027, the Ministry of Transport said Monday. The move, approved by the State Council, implements the results of the eighth round of bilateral economic and trade consultations. The suspension covers the fee regime and its implementing rules, alongside a probe into the effects of US Section 301 measures on China’s shipping, shipbuilding and related supply chains, including whether companies or individuals supported discriminatory US restrictions.Statements follow (in Chinese)....
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