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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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On December 22, 2025, China's MOFCOM issued a preliminary ruling on anti-subsidy investigation of EU-origin imported dairy products, ruling ad valorem subsidy rates of 21.9%-42.7% and deciding to implement temporary anti-subsidy measures.
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China's Ministry of Commerce launched an anti-subsidy investigation on EU imported dairy products in August 2024, issued a preliminary ruling on December 22, 2025 to impose temporary anti-subsidy measures with tax rates 21.9%-42.7%. China remains cautious on trade remedies and willing to resolve frictions via dialogue.
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Recent German controversies over Chinese electric vehicles reflect politicization of market choices, ignoring global division of labor, China-Europe EV interdependence, and Germany’s automotive transition pains—open cooperation benefits both more than protectionism.
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At the Central Economic Work Conference, the "Five Musts" including adhering to the close integration of investment in goods and people were summarized. It guides China's high-quality development by expanding effective investment, stimulating domestic demand, and promoting people's well-being, with huge potential in new quality productivity, green transformation, and common prosperity.
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The Ministry of Commerce leverages e-commerce to boost consumption, drive innovation, and promote international cooperation (Silk Road e-commerce). Online retail grows (digital consumption up, express delivery exceeds 180b), platforms enhance innovation, and Silk Road e-commerce fosters win-win ties.
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The 2025 China (Guangxi)-ASEAN Think Tank Dialogue Forum opened in Nanning, focusing on Smart Connectivity, China-ASEAN FTA 3.0, digital/green economy, AI, and regional cooperation. Hosted by Guangxi, it released the Nanning Initiative for AI cooperation and held sub-forums.
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This year (Jan-Nov), China's foreign trade with Belt and Road countries, ASEAN and Africa grew significantly. Exports of high-end products like electronics and new energy items rose rapidly. Enterprises actively explored emerging markets, driving diversified foreign trade growth.
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Hainan Free Trade Port launched island-wide closure on the 18th, a landmark measure of China's high-level opening-up. International figures recognize its role in facilitating global trade, attracting enterprises, and promoting an open world economy.
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The closure of Hainan Free Trade Port opens a new chapter in China's opening-up to the outside world
On December 18th, Hainan Free Trade Port officially launched island wide lockdown, a landmark for China's high-level opening-up. It explores institutional openness, provides national samples, strengthens global cooperation, and invites the world to share development opportunities.
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Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) launched island-wide closure on Dec 18, with policies like zero tariff and 30% value-added processing tariff exemption boosting secondary processing, aviation maintenance, and yacht industries. Yangpu Port is the core hub; enterprises benefit from policy dividends, and aviation maintenance saw 68.6% YoY growth in bonded maintenance value.
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In 2025, China-ASEAN cooperation advances against external uncertainties: CAFTA upgraded to 3.0, Year of Cultural Exchange concluded, trade grows (ASEAN is China's largest partner), emerging fields and infrastructure progress, targeting a closer community.
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