Japan’s Economy Faces New Headwinds as Q3 GDP Contracts
Japan’s GDP fell 1.8% in Q3 2025, its first drop in six quarters, as domestic demand, exports, and tourism face mounting pressures.
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CGCC Chicago Gala Sparks New US–Chinese Mainland Business Collaboration
At CGCC Chicago’s 9th gala, US-Chinese mainland leaders spotlighted AI and agriculture cooperation, citing over 140 billion USD in Chinese mainland investment and shared growth goals.
UK Expert: China’s Economic Clout Makes Isolation Impossible
UK expert Keith Bennett says attempts to isolate China’s economy are unrealistic, highlighting its role as the world’s second-largest economy and a major partner in innovation and trade.
New Chapter for RMB in the Middle East
China’s push to internationalize the RMB gains momentum in the Middle East as UAE clearance banks clear over 900B yuan since 2016, with 864B in flows in the first nine months of 2025.
China’s Next Chapter in High-Standard Opening Up
Discover China’s roadmap for high-standard opening up at the Hongqiao International Economic Forum. Experts discuss the new Five-Year Plan, market reforms, and strategies to welcome foreign businesses.
Why Europe Belongs in China’s Upcoming Five-Year Plan
Europe’s wary stance on Chinese tech—highlighted by a trolleybus tender in Budapest—may cost it a seat in China’s upcoming Five-Year Plan.
CIIE 2025 Unites Markets for Shared Growth
Shanghai hosts the 8th China International Import Expo, uniting global markets for shared growth and reflecting CIIE’s rise as a trade catalyst.
China’s High-Standard Opening Up: A New Gateway for Shared Progress
China’s high-standard opening up is reshaping global trade and sustainability through green tech, FTZ reforms, and the Belt and Road, forging new paths for shared prosperity.
IMF cuts Mexico’s 2025 growth forecast amid global challenges
The IMF has lowered its 2025 Mexico GDP growth forecast to minimal levels amid global trade disruptions and tighter financing conditions.
Experts Weigh In on Global Openness at CIIE 2025
At the 2025 CIIE’s Hongqiao Forum in Shanghai on the Chinese mainland, experts discussed how high-standard opening-up can boost global cooperation, innovation, and growth.