2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-06-16 02:18Industry Overview - In the past week, significant developments occurred in the outbound sector, including discussions between China and the U.S. regarding trade relations and agreements [1] - China's general trade import and export value reached 11.51 trillion yuan in the first five months, with exports growing by 7% and imports declining by 7.8% [2] - The export of electric vehicles from China increased by 19% in the same period, contributing significantly to the overall export growth [3] Trade Relations - The trade scale between China and Africa has exceeded 2 trillion yuan, with an average annual growth rate of 14.2% over the past 25 years [4] Major Companies and Investments - TikTok's overseas monthly active users surpassed 1 billion, indicating strong growth in the non-gaming mobile application market [5] - TikTok announced an expansion of its investment in the UK to approximately 1.4 billion pounds, creating over 500 new jobs [6] - JD Logistics has entered the Saudi market, reportedly employing over a thousand people there [7][8] - AliExpress has launched a car sales business, focusing on Chinese electric vehicles, and is the first platform among the "Four Little Dragons" to do so [9] - Trip.com has opened over 1,100 overseas positions as part of its global expansion strategy [10] E-commerce Developments - AliExpress's German site has seen rapid growth with multiple brands entering the platform [11] - Alibaba's international station launched its first foreign trade marketing AI tool, significantly improving marketing efficiency [12] Sustainability Initiatives - SHEIN implemented nearly 60 energy efficiency measures, reducing carbon emissions by over 13,000 tons annually [13] - Cainiao opened a second self-operated overseas warehouse in Canada, enhancing its global supply chain network [14] Automotive Industry - Changan Automobile has established nine out of twenty planned overseas factories, expanding its global presence [19] - Chery is set to become the first Chinese car manufacturer to export over 5 million vehicles [20] - XPeng Motors aims to introduce advanced driver assistance systems in Hong Kong, preparing for market entry [21]