对美出口下降但整体在增，商务部部长再提“西方不亮东方亮”

Group 1 - The core focus of the press conference was on the achievements of high-quality development in commerce during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period [3] - There is a significant change in China's foreign trade pattern, with exports to the US decreasing by 9.9% in the first half of the year, while overall exports increased by 7.2% [4][5] - The proportion of exports to the US has dropped from 17.4% in 2020 to 14.7% in 2024, indicating a diversification in trade [4] Group 2 - China is now the second-largest import market globally, with imports from mainland China and Hong Kong accounting for approximately 13.3% of global imports, nearly equivalent to the US's 13.6% [5] - Despite a significant increase in overall exports, there remains a long-term trade deficit in services, with the US being the largest source of this deficit [5] Group 3 - The relationship between China and the US in terms of trade has been tumultuous since 2018, characterized by unilateral actions and tariffs imposed by the US [9] - The essence of China-US economic relations is mutual benefit and cooperation, with both countries relying on each other for trade and investment opportunities [10] - Disagreements and friction in trade are normal, and dialogue and negotiation are emphasized as the best ways to resolve issues [11] Group 4 - China's stance is to firmly protect its national interests and uphold international fairness and justice, emphasizing that trade wars yield no winners [12] - Looking ahead, China expresses a willingness to work with the US based on mutual respect and cooperation to stabilize and sustain the economic relationship [12]