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The Ministry of Commerce explains China's safeguard measures on imported beef (implemented from Jan 1, 2026): "country quotas + additional tariffs beyond quotas" to help domestic industry, avoid restricting normal trade. Details: quota-in tariff applies until quota reached, then extra tariffs; no carry-over. Quota use info released at 50%, 80% and full quota.
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2025年12月31日,商务部公告对进口牛肉实施保障措施(国别配额+超配额关税,3年且配额逐年增),因2024年12月27日启动的调查发现进口量增致国内产业严重损害,旨在帮助产业过渡而非限制正常贸易。
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Recently, China's Ministry of Commerce, PBOC and National Financial Regulatory Administration jointly issued a notice to strengthen commerce-finance coordination for consumption boost, proposing measures in commodity consumption upgrade, scenario innovation and supply-demand docking. Financial institutions (e.g., CCB) and consumer finance support key consumption areas, facilitating consumption upgrade and domestic demand expansion.
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Xinhua's special feature covers five key 2026 world economy questions: global growth outlook (mixed forecasts, regional imbalance), trade/supply chain shifts (protectionism, localization), AI's opportunities/risks, macro policy impacts (monetary divergence, de-dollarization), and China's prospects (international optimism, stable growth contributor).
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China's Tariff Commission issued a notice on Dec 29, 2025 to adjust import tariffs of some goods from Jan 1, 2026, including implementing temporary rates lower than MFN for 935 goods, canceling some temporary rates, adding tariff items, and applying agreed rates under FTAs and 100% tariff-free treatment for least developed countries.
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Recently, the Ministry of Commerce issued the "Guidelines for Enterprises to Fulfill Social Responsibility Overseas" to guide "going global" enterprises. It covers 7 chapters (53 articles) on economy, society, environment, etc., featuring public service, wide coverage and operability. The Ministry will further improve overseas service system to support enterprises' development.
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The Central Economic Work Conference proposed expanding international science and technology innovation centers in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, Shanghai-Yangtze River Delta, and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to accelerate original innovation, support building a strong sci-tech country, with each region advancing collaborative innovation and achieving progress.
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On December 22, China's MOFCOM issued a preliminary ruling on EU-origin dairy products, finding subsidies and imposing temporary anti-subsidy measures. The ruling complies with Chinese laws and WTO rules, aiming to safeguard domestic dairy industry's legitimate rights and curb unfair trade. Industry and enterprises support it for fair competition and high-quality development.
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The revised Foreign Trade Law draft supports digital trade development. China's digital trade has expanded but faces global rule competition and domestic gaps. Strategies include innovation, high-standard alignment, industrial digitalization, and enhancing rule discourse power.
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Yangshan Deepwater Port opened in 2005; Yangshan Customs drives its leap via innovations (direct release, cherry fast clearance, Qiankai Shanghai route etc.), boosting foreign trade and solidifying its leading international shipping hub position.
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2025年世界经济交织五大趋势:美国关税战冲击多边贸易,黄金价格飙升反映美元风险,AI投资泡沫与潜力并存,中国为全球增长引擎,全球南方重塑经济格局。
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This article focuses on China's measures to stabilize enterprises for high-quality economic development, covering policy support (burden reduction, fair markets), innovation-driven competitiveness (new quality productive forces), and stable expectations (long-term planning like 15th Five-Year Plan), with examples of enterprises succeeding under these efforts.
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On Dec 27, NBS data shows Jan-Nov China's industrial enterprises above designated size profit 6.62686 trillion yuan, up 0.1% YoY, growing for 4 consecutive months; new driving forces like equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing grow rapidly, promoting industrial economy development.
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China firmly opposes the US plan to impose tariffs on its semiconductor industry from 2027, stating the actions disrupt global supply chain stability. China urges the US to correct errors, resolve concerns via dialogue, else it will take corresponding measures to safeguard rights and interests.
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Hainan Free Trade Port launched its first week of island wide closure, releasing policy dividends like zero tariff, processing value-added duty-free and offshore duty-free adjustment. Data shows over 400mln yuan zero-tariff goods, 1972 new foreign trade enterprises, 1.1bln yuan outlying island duty-free shopping, and the first 7th freedom air route operated.
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The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has 111 members covering 81% of global population. Over 10 years, it adheres to multilateralism, promotes regional development and sustainable infrastructure, and contributes to global governance and common development.
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China opposes US 301 tariffs on Chinese semiconductors, urges US to correct. China-US reached basic TikTok US joint venture consensus. China opposes US Venezuela oil sanctions, commits to global rare earth supply chain stability.
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On the eve of the 2026 WTO 14th Ministerial Conference, a leaked document casts cautious outlook on WTO reform. The US proposes re-examining the most favored nation treatment principle, while WTO faces structural member divisions and unilateralism pressure. Reform may require gradual adjustments amid globalization shifts.
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China's regional foreign trade (GBA, Yangtze River Delta, Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei) grew steadily in Jan-Nov. On Dec 22, key economic progress included Hainan FTP's 7th air route, 2 high-speed railways opening, and world's first methanol dual-fuel intelligent tanker delivery, reflecting economic vitality.
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China firmly opposes the US FCC's inclusion of DJI in a "unacceptable national security risk" list and ban on new drone exports/sales to the US, urging the US to correct its erroneous practices and provide a fair environment for Chinese enterprises.
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