商务部召开例行新闻发布会（2025年12月18日）

Group 1: Service Outsourcing Development - The Ministry of Commerce, along with other departments, has launched an "Action Plan for Promoting High-Quality Development of Service Outsourcing," focusing on six actions including platform development, innovation, and talent cultivation [2][3] - The plan emphasizes digitalization, aiming to upgrade from traditional service models to "industry empowerment + ecological services," and to develop international data service businesses [2] - It aims to cultivate competitive service outsourcing enterprises and enhance investment through financial support and export credit insurance [2] Group 2: Steel Export License Management - The Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs announced the implementation of export license management for certain steel products starting January 1, 2026, affecting around 300 customs codes [4] - The primary goal is to strengthen monitoring and analysis of steel product exports and ensure product quality through mandatory quality inspection certificates for export license applications [4] Group 3: China-EU Relations and Trade - The Ministry of Commerce expressed strong opposition to the European Commission's investigations into Chinese companies under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), citing concerns over trade barriers and the vague definition of "foreign subsidies" [6] - The Ministry highlighted the negative impact of these investigations on Chinese enterprises operating in Europe and called for a fair and transparent business environment [6][12][13] Group 4: China-Morocco Economic Cooperation - The recent China-Morocco Economic and Trade Joint Committee meeting resulted in a positive outlook for bilateral trade, projected to reach $9.04 billion in 2024 [8][9] - Both countries aim to enhance cooperation in various sectors, including infrastructure, renewable energy, and digital economy, while promoting balanced trade and investment [9] Group 5: Electric Vehicle Negotiations - Ongoing negotiations between China and the EU regarding electric vehicle tariffs and minimum pricing are focused on finding a comprehensive solution to existing trade disputes [10][11] - The Ministry of Commerce emphasized the importance of dialogue and mutual understanding to create a stable market environment for both parties [11]