Chinese mainland foreign trade up 3.6% in Jan–Oct 2025
Chinese mainland foreign trade grew 3.6% to 37.31 trillion yuan in the first 10 months of 2025, driven by resilient exports and rising import demand, per customs data.
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Trump Unveils Economic Agenda at Miami Business Forum
On the anniversary of his reelection, President Trump addressed the America Business Forum in Miami, outlining his economic agenda as the U.S. marks its longest government shutdown.
IKEA China Confident in Chinese mainland’s Growth at CIIE
IKEA China’s SVP Aleksey Efremov highlights the Chinese mainland market’s potential and shares how partnerships and local insights are driving global opportunities.
LVMH: Chinese mainland Welcomes Trade, Hopes US Follows Suit
At the 8th China International Import Expo, LVMH’s Marc-Antoine Jamet praised the Chinese mainland’s open market and urged the US to reduce trade barriers, echoing premier Li Qiang.
Chinese mainland’s AI Innovation Takes a Distributed, Experiment-Driven Path
China’s AI strategy shifts from top-down projects to a distributed, experiment-driven model, tapping local labs and research partnerships for rapid innovation.
ICBC Europe Boosts China–Europe Financial Ties at Madrid Forum
ICBC Europe marks key milestones in China–Spain and China–EU relations, leveraging its 16-market network to deepen financial ties and cross-border services.
VW CEO: China Competition Fuels Global Auto Innovation
VW CEO Oliver Blume says competition from Chinese carmakers is boosting innovation and driving the global auto industry forward.
China bucks global openness downturn, boosts world engagement
New data from the World Openness Report 2025 shows a global dip in connectivity to 0.7545, but China bucked the trend by expanding trade, investment and cultural ties in 2024.
G20’s Inequality Crisis: Experts Warn Democracy at Risk
Experts at the Johannesburg G20 summit warn wealth inequality is a global emergency that threatens democracy and social cohesion.
US Shutdown Deepens Economic Strain as Agencies Close
US government shutdown enters its 33rd day, delaying key GDP data, straining defense payrolls and food aid for millions.