China issued a new regulation to counter foreign improper extraterritorial jurisdiction, aiming to safeguard sovereignty, security and development interests. It has 20 articles on scope, identification/blocking systems, service guarantees. Experts emphasize its legality and role in opposing hegemony, enhancing China's foreign-related rule of law.

Under the dual carbon target, China's green trade accelerates development as a key part of foreign trade upgrading. It covers significance (harmonious coexistence, major country responsibility, competitive advantage), key areas (trade partners, supply chain, rules) and practical paths (technology, industry, policy, global cooperation), supporting high-quality development and global governance.

The State Council issued the "Overall Plan for China (Inner Mongolia) Pilot Free Trade Zone", a major decision of the Party Central Committee and the State Council. It proposes 19 reform and innovation measures, aims to build a high-level free trade park, and emphasizes Party leadership, security, green development, with implementation requirements for Inner Mongolia and relevant departments.

The US House China Select Committee set up a whistleblower email urging American scholars to report China-related research cooperation. Chinese FM spokesperson Mao Ning criticized this as US suppression, noting it undermines normal tech exchanges and harms US innovation.

On the 8th, the World Bank released its East Asia and Pacific Economic Semi Annual Report: developing EAP growth is higher than global average but slows to 4.2% in 2026 then rebounds to 4.4% in 2027. External factors include Middle East conflict (energy price hikes), tariffs (policy uncertainty), and AI boom (regional export highlight). South Korea's semiconductor experience is cited.

On April 8th, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Mao Ning stated at a regular press conference that China-US economic and trade relations are mutually beneficial and win-win, calling on both sides to implement the important consensus of the two heads of state to provide more stability for their cooperation.

Recently, Zengcheng Customs and Guangzhou Railway Logistics Center launched the "two inspections in one" mechanism for China Europe freight trains in the Greater Bay Area, achieving one-time unpacking for customs and railway checks. This shortens operation time, cuts logistics costs, and boosts high-quality foreign trade development.

The Regulation aims to prevent industrial chain and supply chain security risks, enhance their resilience, and maintain economic, social stability and national security. It has 18 articles covering principles, security system measures, countermeasures and extraterritorial application.

今年前两月中国新设外资企业8631家（同比增14%），外资持续增投深耕产业链；中国扩大开放、扩内需促创新，多国企业看好并增投，中国为世界经济注入稳定，成为外资全球竞争力核心高地。

In March, China's manufacturing PMI (50.4%), non-manufacturing index (50.1%) and composite PMI (50.5%) stayed in expansion range. The improvement reflects economic resilience, driven by high-quality development, new quality productive forces and consumption potential release, showing a sound recovery trend.

Recently, the Ministry of Commerce and five other departments issued the "Guiding Opinions on Better Serving the Real Economy and Promoting High-quality Development of E-commerce", which includes 16 measures in 5 aspects to empower the real economy, promote innovation, opening up, and build a sound e-commerce ecology.

UNCTAD released an April 1 report stating the Strait of Hormuz blockade exacerbates global economic pressure—halted transport, impacted oil/gas supply, slower 2025-2026 trade/economic growth, developing countries hardest hit, risk of chain crises.

Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong responded to Meta's Manus acquisition, China-US economic and trade relations, China-ASEAN FTA 3.0 upgrade, and the 139th Canton Fair (with over 170,000 pre-registered overseas buyers) at an April 2 press conference.

On March 31, 2026, CCPIT spokesperson Wang Guannan released the 2025 Global Economic and Trade Friction Index and January 2026 data. The 2025 index remained high, driven by the US; key frictional countries included the US, India, EU; key industries: electronics, mechanical equipment; main measures: other restrictive, technical trade, tariff measures.

On March 30, the State Council Information Office held a press conference on the 6th China International Consumer Expo (April 13-18, Hainan), the first major exhibition of the 15th Five-Year Plan and post-Hainan FTP closure. It highlights international goods, quality products and debuts. Measures to boost the "Buy in China" brand and consumption growth are also introduced.

The 14th WTO Ministerial Conference was held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, achieving practical results on investment facilitation, e-commerce, etc. China actively participated, made important contributions, supported developing/African countries, and was highly praised. The conference focused on WTO reform and enabling developing countries to benefit from multilateral trade.

The World Data Organization was established in Beijing on March 30th. Xinhua interviewed its Secretary General Yang Jie, covering core positioning, industrial impact, development planning, and global governance. It aims to bridge data divide, unleash data value, and promote global data cooperation, with tasks on member demands, public products, and practical promotion.

On March 25th, 2026, the 2026 Customs Taxation Work Conference was held in Xi'an. Wang Jun attended and spoke. It reviewed 2025 customs taxation work results and deployed 2026 tasks (start year of the 15th Five-Year Plan) to boost smart tariffs, foreign trade innovation, etc. Relevant customs officials attended.

OECD released its March 26 economic outlook, predicting 2.9% global growth in 2026 (3.0% 2027). Middle East uncertainty and high energy prices threaten growth/inflation. US/Eurozone growth will slow then rebound. Recommendations include central bank vigilance and energy efficiency.

On March 29th, 129 WTO members including China issued a joint declaration at the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference to start implementing the Investment Facilitation Agreement, the world's first multilateral investment agreement led by developing members, aiming to boost global investment and GDP.