商务部1月8日召开例行新闻发布会

Group 1 - The Ministry of Commerce has introduced a new policy allowing enterprises in comprehensive bonded zones to conduct bonded maintenance of self-produced exported electromechanical products without being restricted by the maintenance product directory and the prohibited import directory for old electromechanical products [4] - The fourth batch of the bonded maintenance product directory includes 179 new items such as communication base stations and automotive power batteries, bringing the total to 276 items eligible for bonded maintenance [4] - The Ministry of Commerce plans to continue promoting the healthy development of bonded maintenance by expanding the product directory and replicating successful models in other regions [5] Group 2 - The recent visit of South Korean President Lee Jae-myung to China resulted in significant economic cooperation agreements, including the establishment of a dialogue mechanism for economic cooperation and a memorandum on deepening industrial park cooperation [6][7] - China remains South Korea's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade reaching $298.9 billion from January to November 2025, and South Korea being China's second-largest trading partner [6] - The Ministry of Commerce aims to enhance economic cooperation with South Korea by coordinating policies and supporting mutual investments, particularly in emerging sectors like high-end manufacturing and artificial intelligence [7] Group 3 - The Ministry of Commerce has implemented export controls on dual-use items to Japan, including a wide range of materials such as rare earths and chemicals, in response to Japan's military ambitions [10] - The export restrictions are aimed at preventing any assistance to enhance Japan's military capabilities, ensuring compliance with international non-proliferation obligations [10][11] - The Ministry emphasizes that normal civil trade will not be affected by these restrictions, ensuring stability in global supply chains [11] Group 4 - The Ministry of Commerce is reviewing Meta's $2 billion acquisition of the AI platform Manus to ensure compliance with technology export controls [13] - Companies engaging in foreign investment and technology exports must adhere to Chinese laws and regulations, and the Ministry will assess the acquisition's alignment with legal requirements [13]