In the first 10 months of 2025, China's goods trade grew steadily with total import-export value of RMB 37.31 trillion (up 3.6% YoY). Key features include growth in general/processing trade, ASEAN/EU trade, private/foreign-invested enterprises' trade, over 60% share of mechanical and electrical products in exports (integrated circuits, cars up significantly), and falling prices of major commodities imports while mechanical and electrical products imports rose.

The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) held a press conference where Li Chao introduced China's Q1-Q3 2025 economy, showing stable growth with five characteristics, solid livelihood security, expanded effective investment, laying a foundation for annual goals. International organizations raised 2025 growth forecasts.

Reporter learned from China's Ministry of Commerce: In the first three quarters, 48921 new foreign-invested enterprises (16.2% YoY); actual foreign investment 573.75b yuan (-10.4% YoY), with September up 11.2% YoY. High-tech industries saw 170.84b yuan foreign investment, while investment from Japan, UAE, UK, Switzerland increased notably.

Yiwu's foreign trade imports and exports exceeded 631.2 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2025, up 26.3% year-on-year. Trade with Belt and Road countries reached 429.39 billion yuan (68% of total). Digital trade center opened, with diversified markets and infrastructure driving growth.

Since 2025, China's commerce authorities have promoted consumption boost actions. In September 2025, the consumer market remained stable with key features: prominent consumer engine role, effective trade-in, rapid service consumption growth, rising new consumption (smart, green, NEVs), and expanding inbound consumption. Relevant data includes 36.59 trillion yuan social retail in Jan-Sep (up 4.5%).