On Nov 5, the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) achieved its "first order on the first day" (over $100m aircraft engine components purchase). As a national import-themed expo, CIIE showcases China's high-level opening-up and super large market advantages, attracting 290 World Top 500 enterprises, with cumulative deals of the first 7 sessions exceeding $500b, turning Chinese market into global opportunities.

The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) opened in Shanghai on Nov 5. Leaders from multiple countries and international organizations spoke, noting CIIE demonstrates China's openness, inclusiveness and great power responsibility. It brings development opportunities globally, deepens China's cooperation with countries like Georgia, Serbia, and supports the Belt and Road initiative, helping developing countries achieve common growth.

The China Europe Entrepreneurs Conference (a CIIE supporting event) discussed leveraging China-Europe complementary advantages, strengthening innovation collaboration, and promoting globalization/stability. Marking the 50th China-EU diplomatic anniversary, nearly 800 reps from China and 20+ European countries attended. The alliance added 12 new members (total 120, 50 Fortune 500). Trade/investment stats show strong growth, with new areas like renewable energy emerging. Speakers emphasized trust and open cooperation.

On November 5th, Zhao Zenglian (Deputy Director General of China's General Administration of Customs) met with Michael McGrath (EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law and Consumer Protection) in Shanghai. They discussed China-Europe consumer product safety, capacity building mechanisms, and cross-border e-commerce development.

The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) (Nov 5-10, 2025) has 155 countries/regions/organizations and 4108 overseas exhibitors. It injects global economic certainty, showcases innovations, and promotes inclusive development, fostering win-win global cooperation.

On Nov 4, WTO's Trade and Environment Committee held its final 2025 meeting. China submitted a carbon standards cooperation proposal to address global fragmentation, promote trade-climate coordination. 25 members recognized its constructiveness. China emphasized green standards as bridges (not barriers) and hosted a developing members seminar. Parties supported exploring multilateral green standard coordination paths.

On November 5, a spokesperson of China's Ministry of Commerce stated that to implement the China-US Kuala Lumpur Economic and Trade Consultation consensus, China will suspend the Unreliable Entity List measures related to the April 4, 2025 announcement for one year from November 10, 2025, cease those related to the March 4 announcement, and allow domestic enterprises to apply for transactions with relevant US entities (applications meeting conditions will be approved).

On Nov 4, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao signed the "Framework Agreement on Enhancing Economic Partnership" with 5 Pacific island countries' representatives. The agreement covers trade, investment etc., aiming to expand cooperation, build a closer community with a shared future. China will promote win-win negotiations to benefit both sides.

On November 4th, China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and Congo (Brazzaville)'s Chris Dyer signed an Early Harvest Arrangement of Economic Partnership Agreement in Shanghai. Congo is the first African country to sign such an arrangement with China. China will implement zero tariffs on 100% of Congo's tariff items, and Congo will open its market to China. China will also promote similar agreements with other African countries and apply zero tariffs to 100% of taxable products from African countries with diplomatic ties.

On November 4, 2025, China and Georgia signed a MoU to end the upgrade negotiations of their Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The FTA (first post-BRI China-Eurasia FTA, effective 2018) will be expanded in SPS, TBT, investment and e-commerce. The upgrade boosts bilateral cooperation, with both sides to complete domestic procedures next.

This article introduces the main goals of economic and social development during China's 15th Five-Year Plan period, including strategic requirements for advancing socialist modernization, scientific connotations from seven aspects (high-quality development, tech self-reliance, reform breakthroughs, etc.), and implementation approaches to achieve these goals.

The 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Informal Meeting concluded recently. APEC has led the Asia-Pacific region in open development over 30 years. China, an active advocate of Asia-Pacific cooperation, proposed "holding hands" instead of "letting go" which resonated widely. The 2025 Qingzhou Declaration calls for strengthened cooperation. As 2026 APEC host, China will promote open development and mutual benefit.

On Oct 30, 2025, the 36th APEC Ministerial Meeting was held in Gyeongju, South Korea, focusing on supply chain resilience, AI for trade facilitation, WTO's role, and open multilateralism. China's Ling Ji attended, stressing adherence to APEC's intent, WTO's core position, and China's commitment to multilateralism and new quality productive forces. 21 economies and organizations participated.

China and South Korea's heads of state held talks at Qingzhou Museum, reaching cooperation consensuses, agreeing to fully restore bilateral relations, advancing the second-phase FTA negotiations, deepening economic & trade cooperation in emerging fields, and promoting closer people exchanges.

The 32nd APEC Leaders' Informal Meeting (Oct 31-Nov 1, Gyeongju) centers on "Building a Sustainable Tomorrow". China's wisdom, 15th Five-Year Plan, and 2026 APEC hosting emphasize its role in advancing Asia Pacific cooperation, multilateralism, and a shared future.

On Nov 27, Guangxi Automobile Group completed its 5000th vehicle export to ASEAN. The China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA) 3.0 Upgrade Protocol was signed on Nov 28 in Kuala Lumpur, covering 9 areas including digital economy and green economy. CAFTA 3.0 deepens regional economic integration, reduces trade barriers, and benefits enterprises like SAIC GM Wuling. China has been ASEAN's largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, with Q1-Q3 2025 trade hitting 5.57 trillion yuan (up 9.6% YoY).

On October 28th local time, China and ASEAN signed the FTA 3.0 Upgrade Protocol in Kuala Lumpur, shifting from tariff concessions to rule-building, covering digital/green economy and other new fields, boosting regional economic integration amid global uncertainties.

On October 28, China and ASEAN signed the CAFTA 3.0 Upgrade Protocol, benefiting both in supply chain and sustainable development, reflecting commitment to multilateralism, marking a regional integration milestone. It will undergo domestic approval, acting as a global economic stable anchor amid uncertainty.

On October 28, 2025, China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade Protocol was signed in Kuala Lumpur by Wang Wentao and Zavlu (witnessed by Li Qiang, Anwar etc.). It supports multilateralism, covers 9 areas (digital, green economy etc.), boosts regional economic growth, and both sides will push for early entry into force.

The Asia Pacific region is a key engine of global growth, with APEC as its core cooperation mechanism. Facing challenges like protectionism, China promotes open cooperation, innovation-driven development, and inclusive prosperity in the region, contributing to regional stability.