商务部12月18日召开例行新闻发布会

Group 1 - The Ministry of Commerce, along with six other departments, has issued an "Action Plan for Promoting High-Quality Development of Service Outsourcing," focusing on digitalization, enterprise cultivation, and infrastructure development [3][4]. - The plan emphasizes digital infrastructure construction and aims to upgrade from traditional service models to "industry empowerment + ecological services," promoting international data service businesses [3]. - It aims to cultivate competitive service outsourcing enterprises and enhance financial support for these companies, including the use of export credit insurance to help them expand into international markets [3][4]. Group 2 - Starting January 1, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs will implement export license management for certain steel products, marking the first such measure in 16 years [5]. - The primary goal is to strengthen monitoring and statistical analysis of steel product exports, ensuring quality control and compliance with international standards [5]. - Companies will be required to provide quality inspection certificates when applying for export licenses, encouraging a focus on product quality and innovation in the steel industry [5]. Group 3 - The recent meeting of the China-Morocco Economic and Trade Joint Committee highlighted strong bilateral trade growth, with trade expected to reach $9.04 billion in 2024, a new historical high [9][10]. - Investment cooperation is deepening, with 40 companies signing agreements to settle in the Tangier Technology City, showcasing the growing economic ties between the two nations [9]. - Future cooperation will focus on enhancing trade balance, expanding investments, and exploring new areas such as renewable energy and digital economy [10]. Group 4 - The Ministry of Commerce is engaged in negotiations with the EU regarding electric vehicle tariffs and minimum price schemes, emphasizing the need for dialogue to resolve differences [12]. - The Ministry has expressed concerns over the EU's increasing trade restrictions and investigations against Chinese companies, which could create barriers to fair competition [13][14]. - There is a call for the EU to adhere to the principles of mutual benefit and to create a fair and transparent business environment for Chinese enterprises operating in Europe [14].