Chinese Government Press Conferences

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MOFCOM Clarifies U.S. Trade Status, Seeks EU Deal and CPTPP Accession

At today's press conference, a Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) official clarified the bilateral trade deal with the U.S., restated MOFCOM's stance on the Nexperia dispute and its commitment to CPTPP accession, and expressed interest in exploring China-EU deals.

China Rejects U.S. Claim on Broad Scope of Rare Earth Export Controls

At today's press conference, China's Ministry of Commerce strongly rejected the U.S. interpretation of China's new rare earth export controls, dismissing claims by Trump administration officials that the measures apply broadly to consumer products as rhetoric "deliberately causing unnecessary misunderstanding and panic.

Beijing Blames U.S. Measures for Hindering Soybean, Boeing Deals

China’s Ministry of Commerce on Thursday signaled cautious optimism for greater U.S.-China economic engagement, but downplayed expectations for major new purchases of American soybeans or airplanes.
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China Gives Up Special and Differential Treatment for Future WTO Agreements

In a significant shift in its trade policy, China has announced it will no longer seek Special and Differential (S&D) Treatment in current and future World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations, addressing a long-standing point of contention with the U.S. and other WTO Members. The move highlights

MOFCOM Spokesperson Defends Trade Actions, Calls for Cooperation

At last week's press conference, the spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) defended its recent anti-dumping duties on European pork and other products, accused the EU of misusing trade remedies against Chinese goods, while simultaneously calling for dialogue and cooperation with the European Union.

China's Outbound Investment: Strong 2024 Surge Followed by Mixed Start to 2025

Official data shows that China's overseas investment grew in 2024, driven by substantial flows into Belt and Road Initiative countries, positioning it among the top three global investing sources for the eighth consecutive year. However, early 2025 figures indicate a more uneven trajectory.

Chinese Trade Shifts More Toward Emerging Markets

Chinese trade officials from the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) noted that trade with emerging markets now constitutes 65.5% of the nation's total trade, occurring amidst ongoing trade tensions with the U.S. and other developed economies. Year-to-date figures underscore this pivot, with trade volumes with
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