China’s State Council Information Office (SCIO) hosted a press conference to unveil the country’s imports and exports performance in the first half of 2025. Wang Lingjun, Vice Minister of the General Administration of Customs of China, met with the media to highlight how trade dynamics are evolving amid shifting global demand.
Here’s what global citizens, entrepreneurs, and travellers should know:
- Resilient exports: Despite headwinds, China maintained robust outbound shipments, with technology components and sustainable energy products leading the charge.
- Diversifying imports: Rising demand for consumer goods, raw materials, and high-tech inputs reflects a growing middle class and strategic supply chains.
- Emerging markets focus: Partnerships with regions across Asia, Africa, and Latin America are strengthening as companies seek new growth avenues.
Wang Lingjun emphasised the role of innovation in logistics and digital trade platforms in smoothing supply chains. He also pointed to the green initiatives boosting imports of renewable energy equipment, a nod to China’s sustainability goals.
The conference sets the stage for the second half of 2025, as businesses, policymakers, and young changemakers tune in to see how China’s trade agenda will shape the global economy.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
