On November 20th, Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with US Ambassador to China David Pompeo, exchanging in-depth views on China-US economic and trade relations, including the consensus from the China-US heads of state meeting in Busan, China's 15th Five-Year Plan, US unilateral tariffs and other issues, as well as Anshi Semiconductor and bilateral economic and trade consultation results implementation.

On Nov 20, China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao held a video conference with UK Trade Secretary Peter Kyle to discuss Anshi Semiconductor. Wang attributed the issue to Dutch actions, noting China's civilian export exemptions eased supply chain crisis. The Dutch suspending the order is a first step. Both sides want companies to resolve disputes via consultation to restore global semiconductor supply chain stability.

On November 20th afternoon, the Ministry of Commerce held a regular press conference. In response to questions about Germany-Spain delegations' Beijing visit discussing China-Europe trade/investment agreements and electric vehicle tariffs, spokesperson He Yongqian stated China-Europe are important partners, willing to implement leaders' consensus, maintain communication, resolve differences, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation to promote their economic and trade relations.

China's exports face mixed trends—US-bound exports decline due to tariffs, while electromechanics, auto, and chips grow. Shipping markets have North America/Europe capacity shortages but lower rates, with Southeast Asia short-term congestion. Enterprises shift to cross-border e-commerce/overseas warehouses, focusing on Europe. Different industries show varied performance, with some SMEs growing via diversification.

On Nov 14, 2025, India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a preliminary positive anti-dumping ruling on Low Ash Metallurgical Coke from China, Australia, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan and Russia, recommending temporary anti-dumping duties (rates listed). The product (ash <18%, excluding specific P content/particle size) involves customs codes 27040010-27040090. On Mar 29, 2025, India initiated the investigation per IMC's application, with specified periods.

On November 13, 2025, Brazil's Foreign Trade Secretariat issued Announcement No.89, initiating a review of anti-dumping measures against Chinese magnesium ingots (tax codes 8104.11.00/8104.19.00) in response to RIMA Industrial's application, with analysis period March 2021 to October 2025. Past anti-dumping rulings on the product are also noted.

On November 20, 2025, India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced an anti-dumping investigation into polyester textured yarn from China (customs code 54023300) in response to Indian firms' applications. Dumping period: Apr 1,2024-Jun 30,2025; injury period: 2021-2025. Stakeholders submit info to specified emails.

On Nov 18, 2025, US Department of Commerce issued final ruling on first anti-dumping & countervailing fast sunset review of China's bound steel staples: lifting measures would lead to continued/recurring dumping (122.55%) and subsidies (63.24%-192.64%). It also noted related investigation timeline (2019 initiation, 2020 final ruling, 2025 review launch).

On November 18, 2025, the US Department of Commerce announced the final ruling of the second countervailing sunset review on Chinese calcium hypochlorite imports: canceling measures would lead to continued/recurring subsidies at 65.85%. It also mentions related investigations and rulings since 2014.

On November 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the final determination of the third anti-dumping and countervailing fast sunset review on lightweight thermal paper from China, noting canceling measures would lead to continued/reoccurred dumping margin (115.29%) and subsidy (13.63%-138.53%). Past related investigations and reviews are also mentioned.

In the first three quarters, Shanghai Port's imported food from Belt and Road countries reached 135.34 billion yuan (15.5% YoY growth). Key categories include fruit and coffee, with Shanghai Customs' convenient measures ensuring smooth entry. Colombian coffee is introduced with full traceability, and Shanghai has the world's most coffee shops (over 9000).

On Nov 19, the first "Miami Ningbo" charter flight carrying 47 tons of Chilean cherries arrived at Ningbo Lishe Airport this season. The route plans 10 flights (80 tons each), with cherries assembled in Santiago then transferred via Miami to Ningbo. Featuring varieties like Rainier/Santina/Bing and specs 2J-5J, it's supported by China Eastern's cold chain system, Ningbo Airport's efficient ground service and customs' green channel (low-temp inspection). This boosts Ningbo's international fresh food hub and bilateral trade.

According to Yinchuan Customs, Ningxia's foreign trade in the first 10 months of 2025 reached 17.41 billion yuan (up 6.8% YoY). It includes steady growth in all trade modes, private enterprises accounting for 78.1%, growing trade with EU, ASEAN and Belt and Road countries, and significant increases in imports/exports of mechanical and electrical products and agricultural products.

Eight models of 490 Bridgestone aircraft tires cleared customs quickly at Huangdao Customs via the "one meter multiple use" tax reduction mode, enjoying 76000 yuan reduction. Expanded to aviation maintenance in March 2025, the mode solves ticket-by-ticket audit pain, improving efficiency by over 80%. Huangdao Customs processed 95 exemption forms for 3 enterprises this year, cutting taxes by nearly 1.5 million yuan, and will optimize services further.

Qingdao Customs launched the "Authorization and Entrustment Agreement" function on Oct 31 to prevent fraudulent use of production enterprises' qualifications for electronic ledgers. As of Nov 17, it intercepted 6 suspected fraudulent enterprises and issued 1099 manual electronic ledgers. This function safeguards legitimate enterprises, improves trade environment, and supports standardized export declarations. Unauthorised enterprises can use the manual issuance module; Qingdao Customs will continue optimizing smart customs for efficiency and compliance.

Weihai Customs (a subsidiary of Qingdao Customs) seized 500 undeclared infringing Apple iPhone back covers in export shipping channels, confirmed as trademark infringement by rights holders, detained the goods and imposed penalties on involved enterprises, citing China's Customs Law on IP protection.

On Nov 18, Kunming's regular freight route to Türkiye (Istanbul) officially launched via Changshui Airport—its first all-cargo route to Europe, with 4 weekly flights (55-60 tons each) carrying cross-border e-commerce goods. Customs optimized processes to ensure smooth operation, boosting regional economic trade.

Shanghai Customs reports Jan-Oct Shanghai-ASEAN trade hit 530.31b yuan (+12.6%), with 159k preferential origin certs issued (+16.3%). Digital services (self-print, 24/7 review) and fresh produce clearance improvements (e.g., Cambodian bananas same-day sale) boosted trade; ASEAN fruit imports rose 9.8x.

China signed an early harvest arrangement of the Joint Development Economic Partnership Agreement with Congo (Brazzaville) (first African country to do so). China will apply zero tariffs on 100% of its taxable products, complying with WTO rules, to support African countries amid global trade turbulence, demonstrating South-South cooperation commitment.

Guangxi's actual foreign investment from Jan to Oct exceeded $500m (9% YoY growth), with HK, UK, SG as top sources. Its Pilot FTZ reached over $300m (25.3% YoY), 17 economic zones over $200m (229.3% YoY), manufacturing over $250m (150% YoY). Measures include dual circulation, FTZ upgrade; future plans focus on stabilizing foreign investment.