On February 5, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian opposed the U.S.'s "Key Mineral Alliance", stating that an open and inclusive international trade environment and global key mineral supply chain stability are in all countries' interests, and rejecting "small circle" disruptions to the economic and trade order.

Zhengzhou Customs issues FTA origin certificates to Henan enterprises, delivering tariff benefits (1.47B yuan savings last year) and boosting "Made in Henan" exports to Belt and Road countries. It will promote policy implementation and visa facilitation next.

Goldman Sachs Chairman David Su (Su Dewei) expresses optimism about China's economy, citing 2025 growth target achievement, consumption as core driver, expected foreign investment rebound, long-term firm investment in China, and capital market opening-up attracting global capital.

On January 30th local time in Geneva, the WTO expert group ruled US clean energy subsidy measures in the Inflation Reduction Act violated WTO rules, rejected US defense, demanded cancellation. China welcomes the fair ruling, hopes US respects it and corrects practices to maintain trade order.

Recently, multiple foreign leaders visited China; international organizations and experts praise China's economic resilience, innovation, and openness, highlighting its growing "gravity" in the global economy as a reliable cooperation partner.

During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, China's economy shifted to high-quality development, contributing around 30% to global growth. It leads in manufacturing, infrastructure, new quality productive forces, green transformation, and improved people's livelihoods, advancing toward Chinese path to modernization.

The first National Product Digital Passport (DPP) Standardization Working Group is established with 43 experts. Bai Jinlong from Chongqing is the only local representative. DPP breaks cross-border info asymmetry, adapts to green trade rules. EU will integrate battery DPP by 2027, UN builds global framework; China promotes plans in 2025. The group links ISO59000, supporting Chinese enterprises' global integration. Chongqing's institute links SCO platform, boosting regional standard co-construction.

The 2025 Central Economic Work Conference proposes promoting integration of trade and investment to advance China's open economy high-quality development. It analyzes the evolution of trade-investment relations, China's current status, strategic considerations amid global economic changes, and key tasks for integration to enhance its global value chain position and build a strong trading nation.

On January 27th, the 2026 UN-China Sustainable Development Cooperation Joint Steering Committee meeting was held in Beijing. Both sides planned new-cycle cooperation priorities around the 15th Five-Year Plan, supported multilateralism, and aimed to advance the 2030 Agenda and South-South cooperation.

According to Xinhua, AmCham China's 2026 China Business Environment Survey Report shows nearly 60% of surveyed US firms plan to increase investment in China; most don't consider shifting production. CCPIT notes foreign investment confidence, with Chinese outbound investment growing steadily.

US Trade Representative Greer stated new China-US trade talks may start before possible April summit. China's MOFCOM/FM spokespersons emphasized maintaining bilateral consensus and using consultation mechanisms. Vice Premier He Lifeng held China-US economic and trade talks with US Treasury Sec Bessent at Davos. Both sides have had multiple rounds of talks, with some unresolved differences needing further negotiation.

The TEDA Suez Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone in Egypt's Suhena Spring, a key Belt and Road project, has attracted nearly 200 enterprises, $3.8 billion investment and 10,000 local jobs by end-2025, forming industrial clusters and becoming a hub for China-Egypt economic cooperation.

On December 18, 2025, Hainan Free Trade Port launched full island closure, implementing "opening first tier, regulating second tier" policy. Customs introduced convenience measures (direct release, batch declaration), expanded zero tariff list, upgraded offshore duty-free, benefiting enterprises and driving economic growth.

British Prime Minister Stamer will pay an official visit to China from Jan 28-31 (first in 8 years). China and UK are important economic and trade partners, with expected bilateral trade volume reaching $103.7b by 2025. During the visit, trade and investment cooperation documents will be signed, and both sides adhere to free trade to promote complementary cooperation in multiple fields.

The 2025 China Economic Report highlights strong resilience in China's foreign trade, with 4.547 trillion yuan in goods trade (world's largest for 9 consecutive years). It features diversified markets (240+ countries, emerging market growth), BRI cooperation, industrial upgrading (excavators, industrial robots), and global recognition, injecting certainty into global trade.

The 2025 China foreign trade report highlights diversification: reduced top 10 partner concentration, 249 trade relations (more with large scales), growth with 60%+ regions. Private enterprises grow, Chinese manufacturing innovates, imports expand, boosting global trade stability.

The European Parliament passed a motion to submit the EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement to the ECJ for review, slowing its approval and highlighting EU internal issues (interest distribution, political ecology, strategic positioning). The 25-year mutually beneficial agreement is crucial for EU's market diversification, raw material security, and strategic autonomy, but delays stem from its own governance challenges.

Vice Minister Yan Dong stated on Jan 26, 2025 that China and the US conducted five rounds of economic and trade consultations with positive results, maintained communication via the consultation mechanism, promoted summit consensus implementation, and will continue to manage differences for stable bilateral economic and trade relations.

On Jan 26, 2026, MOFCOM officials responded at a State Council Info Office press conference to China's 2026 plans: boost consumption, innovate foreign trade, expand two-way investment, optimize consumption policies, stabilize foreign trade, and shape new FDI advantages.

On January 22nd, Ling Ji, Chinese Deputy Commerce Minister, presided over a roundtable for British-funded enterprises. Representatives discussed deepening China-UK economic and trade cooperation, focusing on service trade opportunities under China's 15th Five-Year Plan, with enterprises expressing confidence in the Chinese market.