Core Points - The State Council of China has issued a decision to amend the "Regulations on International Maritime Transport of the People's Republic of China," which includes five main provisions aimed at enhancing the regulatory framework for international shipping activities [1][2][3]. Group 1: Regulatory Changes - The amendment includes the inclusion of international shipping trading platform services within the scope of the regulations, requiring operators to report relevant information to the Ministry of Transport [1][3]. - New legal responsibilities are established for operators who fail to report required information, with penalties ranging from 20,000 to 100,000 yuan for non-compliance [3][32]. - The government is granted the authority to take remedial actions against countries or regions that violate international maritime agreements, including the right to suspend or terminate obligations under such agreements [1][4][35]. Group 2: Anti-Discrimination Measures - The decision allows the Chinese government to implement countermeasures against any country or region that imposes discriminatory restrictions on Chinese maritime operators, vessels, or crew members [4][36]. - Potential countermeasures include imposing special fees on vessels from those countries docking at Chinese ports and restricting their access to these ports [4][36]. Group 3: Information Reporting Requirements - International shipping trading platform operators are required to submit their name, registration location, contact information, service agreements, and trading rules to the Ministry of Transport [3][24]. - Specific procedures for this reporting will be established by the Ministry of Transport [3][24].