商务部召开例行新闻发布会（2025年6月12日）

Core Viewpoint - China's foreign trade has shown resilience and vitality in the first five months of the year, with a total trade value growth of 2.5% year-on-year, and exports increasing by 7.2% [2][3] Group 1: Trade Performance - In the first five months, China's total goods trade value increased by 2.5% year-on-year, with exports growing by 7.2% [2] - Emerging markets contributed significantly to trade growth, with imports and exports to Belt and Road countries increasing by 4.2%, ASEAN by 9.1%, and Africa by 12.4% [2] - The export of high-tech and high-value-added products has strengthened, with mechanical and electrical products' exports rising by 9.3%, accounting for 60% of total exports [2] Group 2: Trade Dynamics - The vitality of foreign trade entities is evident, with private enterprises' imports and exports growing by 7%, making up 57.1% of total trade [3] - Foreign-funded enterprises have maintained growth for four consecutive months, with the number of foreign enterprises engaged in trade increasing to 73,000 [3] Group 3: Future Outlook - The Ministry of Commerce aims to expand high-level openness and respond to external uncertainties with high-quality development [3] - The implementation of the "Ten Partnership Actions" announced at the China-Africa Cooperation Forum is expected to enhance economic cooperation with African countries [5][6] Group 4: U.S.-China Trade Relations - The first meeting of the U.S.-China economic and trade consultation mechanism discussed the consensus reached during the June 5 call between the two heads of state, making progress on mutual economic concerns [4][8] - China opposes unilateral tariff measures and urges the U.S. to adhere to WTO rules for stable and sustainable economic relations [4]