商务部部署2026年内外贸工作：提振消费仍是首位

Group 1: Economic Growth and Consumer Spending - In the first year of the 14th Five-Year Plan, consumption is highlighted as the main driver of economic growth, with a focus on implementing special actions to boost consumption and creating the "Buy in China" brand [2][4] - By 2026, it is anticipated that retail sales will return to a growth rate of around 4%, supported by strong consumer sentiment and government policies aimed at increasing current income and income expectations [3][4] - The emphasis on new consumption formats, driven by advancements in technology such as AI and robotics, is expected to stimulate consumer spending in innovative ways [5] Group 2: Trade and Foreign Investment - The 2026 agenda includes promoting trade innovation, optimizing goods trade, and encouraging service exports, with a focus on digital and green trade [6][7] - A new revised Foreign Trade Law will take effect on March 1, 2026, formalizing previous reforms and indicating China's commitment to opening up international service trade [6] - Efforts to attract foreign investment will include enhancing the domestic market environment and aligning with international trade rules, which is expected to renew foreign interest in the Chinese market [7]