朱光耀：需清晰认知全球经济与贸易的基本框架

Core Viewpoint - The 7th "China's Invisible Champions" Longqing Forum emphasizes the theme of a strong financial nation and strong supply chains for invisible champions, highlighting the importance of understanding global economic and trade frameworks in the face of upcoming challenges in 2025 and 2026 [1][3]. Group 1: Economic Predictions - The year 2025 is described as a significant year for China and a challenging one for the world, necessitating a clear understanding of the global economic and trade landscape [3][5]. - Global merchandise trade growth is projected to decline to 0.5% in 2026, a substantial drop from the 2.4% growth expected in the current year [3][5]. - Service trade growth is also expected to decrease from 4.6% in 2025 to 4.4% in 2026, indicating a downward trend in both merchandise and service trade [3][5]. Group 2: Strategic Emphasis - The need for China to adhere to the Central Committee's directives in addressing competition and challenges is emphasized, focusing on the integration of domestic economic work with international trade struggles [3][5]. - The importance of balancing development and security is highlighted to ensure that China's economy progresses steadily along a high-quality development path [3][5].