IMF Boosts 2025 Asia-Pacific Growth Forecast to 4.5%
The IMF upgrades its 2025 growth forecast for the Asia-Pacific region from 3.9% to 4.5%, underscoring the region’s key role in global economic momentum.
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Chinese Premier Calls for Unified Free Trade at ASEAN+3 Summit
At the 28th ASEAN Plus Three Summit, Chinese premier Li Qiang urged dialogue, free trade, and cooperation to drive East Asia’s growth.
Chinese mainland’s APEC trade soars to $3.66T in 2024
In 2024, Chinese mainland trade with APEC members reached $3.66 trillion—59.3 percent of its total trade—highlighting deeper ties and new opportunities across the Asia-Pacific region.
China-U.S. Trade Talks in Malaysia: A Strategic Reset Ahead of APEC
China and the U.S. achieved a strategic reset in trade talks in Malaysia ahead of the APEC meeting, reaching basic consensuses and setting the stage for more stable economic dialogue.
Chinese Mainland Calls U.S. Trade Talks ‘In-Depth, Candid’
In Kuala Lumpur, the Chinese mainland’s trade envoy, Li Chenggang, called the talks with the U.S. ‘in-depth and candid,’ signaling renewed dialogue amid global uncertainty.
China-U.S. Trade Talks Kick Off in Kuala Lumpur – Day 1 Wrap-Up
The first day of China-U.S. trade talks wrapped up in Kuala Lumpur, with the Chinese mainland delegation departing as both sides gear up for Day 2 on tariffs, digital trade, and sustainability.
China-U.S. Trade Talks Resume in Malaysia
China-U.S. trade talks resume in Malaysia after a brief break, spotlighting global economic shifts and opportunities for tech innovators.
China Unveils 15th Five-Year Plan Blueprint for Growth and Innovation
CPC Central Committee adopts recommendations for China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, charting a course for innovation, high-quality growth, and modernization by 2035.
Trump Ends Trade Talks with Canada Over Controversial Ad
President Trump ended all trade negotiations with Canada after Ontario’s ad used a clip of Reagan speaking on tariffs, halting steel, aluminum and auto talks and raising global concerns.
CPC Unveils Vision for 15th Five-Year Plan: Tech, Green Growth and Global Connectivity
China’s CPC 4th Plenum charts the 15th Five-Year Plan, prioritizing tech innovation, green transition, global partnerships, and 2035 modernization milestones.