The 13th round of China-Korea FTA second phase negotiations was held in Beijing from Jan 19-23, 2026, with positive progress on cross-border service trade, investment, etc. The original FTA took effect in 2015, aiming to upgrade bilateral economic and trade cooperation.

On January 22, 2026, a WTO small ministerial meeting was held in Davos. Chinese Deputy Minister Li Chenggang attended, emphasized WTO rules' importance, supported reform, Investment Facilitation Agreement and e-commerce tariff exemption. Parties recognized WTO's value and supported the 14th Ministerial Conference. Li also met with multiple representatives.

Ministry of Commerce and 9 other departments issued Opinions on promoting high-quality development of China's pharmaceutical retail industry, covering background (industry expansion, transformation need) and 5 key measures (service improvement, health innovation, emergency supply, structure optimization, order standardization). It will guide local implementation to meet people's health needs.

Ningbo Customs outlines standardized declaration requirements for exported heating products (e.g., electric blankets, heaters), covering key elements (purpose, working mode, brand, etc.) and specific examples for different product categories.

In 2025, Hainan's private enterprises delivered strong foreign trade performance (197.54b yuan, +11.5% YoY), leading the province's foreign trade for 6 years. They covered 120+ countries/regions, expanded in emerging/traditional markets, and drove high-quality development via innovation, supported by Hainan Free Trade Port policies.

On January 15, Sun Meijun (Director General of China's General Administration of Customs) met with Canadian Minister of Agriculture and Agrifood McDonald and his delegation. They exchanged views on implementing China-Canada leaders' strategic consensus, deepening customs inspection/quarantine cooperation, promoting safe agricultural/food trade, and online electronic certificate verification. Deputy Zhao Zenglian attended.

The 2025 China foreign trade report shows total import-export hit 45.47t yuan (up 3.8%, 9th consecutive growth). Zhejiang ranks 3rd (5.55t yuan, up 5.4%), driven by new three products (EVs, lithium batteries, photovoltaics) and structural optimization. Regional highlights include Guangdong leading, central-western high growth, and Anhui’s first trillion-yuan foreign trade. Future trends focus on intelligent/green development, market diversification, and new formats like cross-border e-commerce.

The spokesperson of China's Ministry of Commerce expressed serious concern over the EU's recent documents on excluding so-called "high-risk suppliers" and its revised Cybersecurity Act draft. China firmly opposes the EU's discriminatory practices against Chinese enterprises and urges the EU to adhere to technological neutrality; otherwise, China will take measures to safeguard its enterprises' legitimate rights and interests.

Finnish Prime Minister Orbo will visit China from Jan 25 to 28, leading over 20 corporate executives. Sino-Finnish economic and trade cooperation is consolidated, with 2025 trade exceeding $8b and investment stock over $23b. A MOU on innovation cooperation and commercial agreements will be signed, with bright future prospects.

In 2025, China's GDP hit 140 trillion yuan (5% growth), advancing high-quality development with new quality productive forces and green economy progress. It's recognized globally for resilience, global growth contribution, and leadership in innovation/green chains.

This article discusses RCEP's impact on China's foreign trade, citing Qingdao/Jinan Customs data on tax reductions. Examples include Qingdao Kaichuang Food's canned exports (benefiting from RCEP origin rules) and FAW's auto component imports/exports (optimized costs, ASEAN market breakthroughs), emphasizing closer supply chain connections.

China has been ASEAN's largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years; RCEP marked its 4th anniversary this year, and the China-ASEAN FTA 3.0 Upgrade Protocol was signed, boosting cooperation in digital economy, green development, and supply chains to strengthen bilateral pragmatic cooperation for regional prosperity.

On Jan 19, 2026, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated China-Central Asia trade exceeded $100 billion in 2025 (new high) amid weak global economy, confirming the mechanism's leading role. Cooperation includes Belt and Road, aiming for a closer shared future community.

In 2025, China's foreign trade reached a record 45.47 trillion yuan, maintaining the world's largest goods trading nation with 3.8% growth (9th consecutive year). Featuring diversity in markets, partners, products and imports, supported by policies and logistics, it enhanced resilience against risks, bringing certainty to global trade.

From Jan 14-17, 2026, Canadian PM Carney visited China, signing the China-Canada Economic and Trade Cooperation Roadmap. Both sides upgraded the joint economic and trade commission, expanded multi-field cooperation, resolved trade issues (electric vehicles, rapeseed etc.), and Canada adjusted EV tariffs to promote stable bilateral economic and trade relations.

In 2025, China's goods trade import/export reached 45.47 trillion yuan (+3.8% YoY), exports 26.99t (+6.1%), imports 18.48t (+0.5%). Amid global challenges, it showed resilience with structural upgrades (market expansion, high-tech exports, private enterprises as key force) and laid foundation for higher opening-up.

The China-EU anti-subsidy case on electric vehicles has achieved positive negotiation results. The European Commission released a guidance document for Chinese EV companies to submit price commitment applications. The China Chamber of Commerce supports enterprises to use the results, which helps stabilize China-EU industrial chains and promote cooperation.

This article discusses China's future policies to attract foreign investment, including expanding market access, enhancing services, optimizing the environment, and promoting the "Invest in China" brand, along with foreign-funded enterprises' contributions and 14th Five-Year Plan achievements.

In recent years, China's innovation has accelerated, with its 2025 Global Innovation Index ranking 10th (first top 10). Breakthroughs in AI, quantum tech, etc., and hits like "Black Myth: Wukong" show strength. Supported by policy, market and regional clusters, it drives high-quality development, though facing key area challenges. Future focus is original innovation for strength and stability.

On January 12, China's Ministry of Commerce reported the EU will release guidance on price commitment applications for Chinese EV exporters. The case achieved a "soft landing" via consultations, adhering to WTO rules, benefiting both sides' industries and trade.