China and Thailand have maintained healthy relations for 50 years with mutual respect and trust. High-level exchanges boost strategic mutual trust; China is Thailand’s largest trading partner (12 consecutive years), with the China-Thailand Railway as a Belt and Road flagship project. Cultural exchanges strengthen people-to-people ties, and their comprehensive strategic partnership is at its best. Both aim to deepen cooperation for a shared future community.

In Jan-Aug 2025, China surpasses the US to become Germany's largest trading partner (163.4b euros vs 162.8b). This reflects global trade pattern adjustment, driven by US tariffs on EU exports, China's stable market & opening-up, Germany's trade structure shift, and its domestic economic challenges. China-Germany complementarity in high-end manufacturing/green tech offers future cooperation potential.

On Nov 7, 2025, the Belt and Road Trade and Investment Forum was held in Beijing, attended by 400+ reps from 44 countries. Ren Hongbin (CCPIT) highlighted business's role; key stats: China-co built trade 1.737T yuan (Jan-Sept, +6.2%), non-financial investment 215B yuan (+24.7%), China-Europe trains over 110k. Forum had signing, supply chain expo promotions, etc.

On November 11, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian urged the EU to provide a fair, transparent and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese companies (including Huawei and ZTE), opposing the EU's reported plan to exclude them from telecom networks without legal basis, which violates market principles and harms both sides.

Lhasa Customs stats show Tibet's 7 cities' characteristic products (cordyceps, saffron, etc.) exported over 30M yuan in first three quarters. Customs issued 12 measures, optimized clearance (20% time reduction), and strengthened quality safeguards to boost "Tibetan brand" global presence.

On Nov 6, 93.8 tons of Chilean fresh cherries were quickly inspected and released by Shenzhen Bao'an Airport Customs, kicking off the import peak season. Customs optimized services like 7×24 clearance to ensure freshness. In Jan-Oct this year, 3740.32 tons of fruits worth ~185 million yuan were imported via Shenzhen Airport port.

Rongcheng enters oyster harvest season; farmers harvest, enterprises process for export. Qingdao Customs' Rongcheng branch offers precise services (green channel, etc.). Jan-Oct export 674.5 tons, up 13.4% YoY.

In 2025 Double 11 period, Kunming Comprehensive Bonded Zone’s cross-border e-commerce (CBE) warehouse is busy sorting goods. Yunnan Zhengmai Supply Chain docked with platforms like Xiaohongshu, promoting via media/live broadcasts. Kunming Post Office Customs offered facilitation (advance declaration, electronic payment) to boost clearance; CBE imports/exports hit 650k items (29.34m yuan, up 53%/16% YoY). It also innovated "China-Laos Railway+CBE" mode, supervising over 1400 CBE goods via the railway since Oct 15.

On Nov 7, 2025, Türkiye's Ministry of Trade issued Announcement 2025/36 on final anti-dumping review of 27 types of filament fabrics and synthetic/man-made staple fabrics: some Italian, Dutch, Austrian, Portuguese enterprises had no circumvention (per 2024/8), so no duties; anti-dumping duty imposed on Italian firm Tessitura Uboldi Luigi S.R.L. It also reviews relevant past anti-dumping probes/reviews.

Beijing, November 10th (Reporter Lin Lili) The State Administration for Market Regulation issued a notice to accelerate the "three same" (same line, same standard, same quality) method for domestic and foreign trade products. It encourages enterprises to develop such products (self-evaluation allowed except special foods), provides technical assistance via certification bodies, and strengthens government policy support to assist enterprises in high-quality development.

On the 10th Paris Agreement anniversary and 5th China dual carbon goals anniversary, the "Photovoltaic Empowering Global Green Low-carbon Transformation" conference was held in Beijing, releasing the 2025 China PV Construction Progress Report. It outlines China's PV achievements (1.1B kW installed capacity as of June 2025, 223M new Jan-Jul), development pattern ("gather west, disperse east"), "photovoltaic+" modes, and its role as a global energy transformation driver with a replicable Chinese solution.

On November 10, 2025, China's Ministry of Transport announced to suspend the implementation of three related announcements (on US ships' port fees, implementation measures, and industry impact investigation) simultaneously with the US from 13:01 that day, following the 2025 Kuala Lumpur Economic and Trade Consultation consensus and State Council approval.

On November 10, a MOFCOM spokesperson stated the US suspending 301 investigation measures on China's shipbuilding and other industries is an important step to implement the Kuala Lumpur Economic and Trade Consultation Consensus. China also suspended relevant countermeasures, and both sides are willing to communicate to maintain fair competition in shipping/shipbuilding markets and inject stability into China-US economic and trade cooperation and the world economy.

As Double Eleven approaches, cross-border e-commerce export packages from Shidao New Port in Rongcheng, Shandong surge. Rongcheng Customs (affiliated to Qingdao Customs) provides holiday appointment clearance and 7×24h services, using intelligent devices for efficient inspection. Shidao Port’s direct routes to South Korea support e-commerce competitiveness, with local enterprises expecting double-digit shipment growth.

On November 6, the first "sea-air integrated" cross-border helicopter route in China opened at Shenzhen International Cruise Home Port, connecting to Hong Kong and Macau. Shenzhen Customs optimized processes for efficiency, with positive passenger feedback. Future plans include exploring extended services like emergency medical transfer, aiming to set a "customs model" for the Greater Bay Area.

The Proposal of the CPC Central Committee on the 15th Five-Year Plan proposes promoting innovative intermediate goods trade. As a key link in global production networks, it reflects industrial competitiveness. China’s trade shows scale expansion and structural upgrading but faces challenges like high import proportion. Proposals include strengthening tech innovation, optimizing regional layout, expanding trade networks, and improving policy support for high-quality development.

On November 3-4, 2025, Sun Meijun, Director General of China's General Administration of Customs, led a delegation to visit the Netherlands, unveiling the Sino-Dutch Customs Joint Training Center plaque with Dutch Customs Director Selwyn, exchanging views on smart customs, inter-customs cooperation, plant/animal health and food safety, and signing relevant cooperation documents.

Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong stated China will strengthen communication on export control, optimize licensing, promote compliant trade (rare earth, Anshi Semiconductor). China noted US-China economic and trade consultation achievements for supply chain stability.

On Nov 6, Xi Jinping listened to Hainan Free Trade Port construction report and delivered a speech in Sanya, issuing instructions guiding its direction. The 2020 plan marked a key step. This Dec 18, Hainan will launch full-island closure operation with "front line open, second line controlled, freedom within" policy. Zero-tariff policies have been implemented, aiming to build a high-level port by mid-century.

The China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) marks its 10th anniversary in 2025. 2024 bilateral goods trade reached $211.27b (85.6% up from 2015). The pact boosted trade/investment, with China as Australia’s top partner and vice versa. Future plans aim to deepen ChAFTA for higher liberalization/facilitation.