贸促会发布新一期全球经贸摩擦指数，欧盟升至榜首

Core Viewpoint - The European Union (EU) has increased unreasonable discriminatory measures against Chinese enterprises, exacerbating global trade frictions in a complex international trade environment [1][3]. Group 1: EU Measures Against Chinese Enterprises - The EU has intensified its anti-subsidy and anti-dumping investigations, surpassing the US in the amount of trade friction measures, which now exceed the latter's for the first time in 16 months [1]. - The trade friction index related to China reached 101 in January, indicating a high level of tension, with the EU having the highest index among 19 countries [1]. - The EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) has set significantly high default values for carbon emissions from Chinese products, disregarding China's achievements in green and low-carbon development [3]. Group 2: Chinese Response and Investment Outlook - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce criticized the EU's use of non-technical standards to restrict Chinese enterprises, claiming it distorts the market and threatens supply chain security [3][4]. - Chinese enterprises are optimistic about "going global," with a projected 7.1% increase in foreign direct investment by 2025, maintaining a top-three position globally for nine consecutive years [5]. - A survey indicates that nearly 80% of Chinese enterprises intend to expand or maintain their foreign investment, with 90% showing an increased willingness to use RMB for overseas investments [5][6]. Group 3: Support for Chinese Enterprises - The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) is enhancing services for enterprises going abroad, including organizing business negotiations and improving the overseas service system [5][6]. - The CCPIT aims to create a comprehensive digital service ecosystem for enterprises, leveraging big data and artificial intelligence to support their international expansion [6].