Chinese Government Press Conferences
Total 53 Posts
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.
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
China Vows Sanctions on Foreign Firms Violating Export Controls
Last week, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) signaled its intent to sanction foreign companies found in violation of its export control measures, particularly those related to strategic minerals and dual-use technologies. It underscores China's commitment to fortifying its export control regime, which has been in
China Details Plan to Buttress Against Economy Headwinds
Chinese officials outlined a series of policy measures to stabilize the economy amid trade friction with the United States, putting more emphasis on domestic consumption, market diversification, services trade, and new investment.