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Recently, IMF released its latest World Economic Outlook report, noting the global economy had a resilient H1 start but is now showing a moderate long-term slowdown as supporting factors fade. The report predicts 2025 global growth at 3.2%, 2026 at 3.1%, with key risks including policy uncertainty, trade protectionism, AI industry volatility, and labor supply issues. It also gives policy suggestions like clear trade roadmaps, fiscal consolidation, and structural reforms.
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The US announced suspending export control penetration rules for one year (Nov 10, 2025 - Nov 9, 2026). China notes this as an implementation of the China-US Kuala Lumpur Economic and Trade Consultation Consensus. Both sides will discuss post-suspension arrangements. China is willing to strengthen dialogue with the US under mutual respect to promote cooperation and global industrial/supply chain stability.
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Bloomberg reports Mexico's tariff plan on China (up to 50% on cars, parts etc) postponed again, to be reviewed in Congress earliest Dec. Reasons include Mexican business/ruling party opposition, technical issues, harm to poor Mexicans. China opposes, will safeguard rights; analysts link plan to US pressure.
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China's State Council announced 13 targeted measures to promote private investment, focusing on expanding access, breaking bottlenecks, and strengthening guarantees. These aim to stimulate vitality, boost confidence, and support high-quality economic development, with experts emphasizing their role in unleashing domestic demand potential.
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On November 4, 2025, China's Ministry of Commerce held the launch ceremony of the "Sharing the Big Market & Exporting to China" series at Shanghai World Reception Hall. Minister Wang Wentao attended and spoke, stating the activities are for expanding opening-up and balanced trade. Global business representatives also spoke, with about 300 people participating.
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On Nov 9, the first China Egypt Investment Forum was held in Cairo. Attendees discussed deepening China-Egypt economic cooperation, covering traditional/emerging sectors (new energy, digital economy). Egypt noted China as its largest trading partner, set up a Chinese investment special team, and a joint working group meeting was held.
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This article introduces the 8-year spillover effects of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), analyzed from three dimensions (length, depth, breadth), covering exhibitors' continuous participation, China's high-level opening-up measures and multi-field impacts.
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This year, ultra-long-term special treasury bonds support trade-in consumer goods and equipment renewal, driving steady consumption growth (total retail sales up 4.5% YoY in Jan-Sep) and investment. Double 11 promotions boost big-ticket purchases, while equipment updates enhance industrial efficiency. Policies aim to expand domestic demand with positive results in stabilizing growth and benefiting livelihoods.
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The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) showcases China's economic vitality, high-level opening-up, and booming market. It attracts record exhibitors/area, with data on consumption, domestic demand, and global enterprises' participation, highlighting China's commitment to openness and dual circulation.
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China's Ministry of Commerce responds to EU Trade Commissioner Shevchenko's statement on Ansea Semiconductor, noting the Netherlands is responsible for global semiconductor supply chain chaos, calling on the EU to urge the Netherlands to revoke relevant measures, and stating China has exempted compliant civilian exports.
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On November 5, during the 8th China International Import Expo, Ling Ji hosted a roundtable for foreign-funded enterprises in Shanghai. Over 30 foreign firms and associations attended. Policies on the 15th Five-Year Plan's high-level opening-up and stabilizing foreign investment were interpreted. Ling emphasized China's commitment to opening-up, fair market. Foreign enterprises see bright prospects and plan long-term investment in China.
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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.
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