Domestic News - President Xi Jinping and President Putin signed a joint statement to further deepen the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership [1] - Over 20 bilateral cooperation documents were exchanged between China and Russia, covering areas such as global strategic stability, international law, biosecurity, investment protection, digital economy, quarantine, and film cooperation [1] - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce expressed an open attitude towards dialogue and consultations regarding trade talks with France and the brandy tariff investigation [1] - The Ministry of Commerce reiterated that China will actively promote joining the CPTPP, emphasizing that the door to foreign investment will continue to open wider [1] - Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao stated the need to accelerate the filling of domestic demand, particularly in consumption, to make it the main driver of economic growth [1] - Huawei launched its Harmony OS computer, marking a breakthrough for domestic PC operating systems [1] International News - The Bank of England cut interest rates by 25 basis points, with voting showing some divergence among members [2] - The World Gold Council expects that U.S. policies and structural risks will continue to drive gold investment, although profit-taking may pause the market [3] - The Ukrainian parliament approved a U.S.-Ukraine mineral agreement, with Ukraine seeking more weapons [3] - Indian Defense Minister stated that "Operation Red Sand" is ongoing, expressing a desire to avoid escalation but not retreating [4] - Trump criticized Powell, calling him "Mr. Too Late" and a fool [5] - Goldman Sachs warned that U.S. inflation could reach nearly 4% before Christmas [5] - The New York Fed's three-year inflation expectations are at their highest level since July 2022 [5] - Indian government officials announced that a free trade agreement with the UK will be signed in three months [5] - Trump plans to cut tariffs on UK cars and aims for a comprehensive agreement, maintaining 10% U.S. tariffs in the U.S.-UK trade agreement [5] - Pakistan's Defense Minister warned that retaliation against India is becoming "increasingly certain" [5]

Group 1: 137th Canton Fair Achievements - The 137th Canton Fair achieved record numbers in participating enterprises and foreign buyers, showcasing the resilience and vitality of China's foreign trade despite a complex external environment [1][2] - Over 455 million products were displayed, including 1.02 million new products, 880,000 green low-carbon products, and 320,000 smart products, highlighting the acceleration of new trade dynamics driven by technological innovation and green development [1][2] - The number of foreign buyers reached over 280,000 from 219 countries and regions, marking a 17.3% increase compared to the previous spring fair, indicating strong global confidence in Chinese manufacturing and the market [1][2] Group 2: Trade Negotiations and Policies - The Canton Fair implemented a 50% reduction in booth fees for export exhibitors to support enterprises in facing external risks, which received positive feedback from participating companies [2] - The fair generated an export intention transaction of $25.44 billion, a 3% year-on-year increase, with over 60% of transactions coming from countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative [2] Group 3: International Consumption Season - The 2025 International Consumption Season was launched on May 1, focusing on enhancing the implementation of tax refund policies for departing tourists, with significant sales growth observed during the "May Day" holiday [3][4] - Retail and catering sales during the holiday increased by 6.3% year-on-year, while inbound tourism sales surged by approximately 90% [3] Group 4: Cross-Border E-commerce and Trade Relations - The U.S. cancellation of the small package tax exemption for China is expected to negatively impact businesses and consumers in both countries, but the momentum of cross-border e-commerce remains strong [5] - China is committed to expanding its participation in international trade agreements, including the CPTPP, to enhance its trade relations and align with high-standard international economic rules [6]

商务部新闻发言人何亚东：中方自2021年9月正式提出申请加入CPTPP以来，对协定内容进行深入分析 评估，对外与各成员进行了各层级、多渠道的交流，对内在有条件的自贸试验区、自由贸易港开展先行 先试，全面展示中方达到协定高标准的决心、能力和行动。 5月8日下午，商务部召开例行新闻发布会。记者：在美方发起关税战的环境下，中方会不会考虑更加积 极地推动加入CPTPP的程序？ ...

日美首脑会谈后的记 美国总统特朗普于4月2日公布对等关税的详情之后，日本开始以双轨方式来推行贸易战略。在推 动美国撤销关税的同时，将重点放在了与价值观相同的国家建立伙伴关系上。背后原因是日本对 日美谈判长期化的担忧。 石破茂访问东南亚呼吁"自由贸易" 日本首相石破茂于27日至30日访问越南和菲律宾。此行意在从长期支援东南亚的立场出发，向这 些国家呼吁要维持增长型经济，必须强化自由贸易体系。 越南是CPTPP成员国，并与日本签订了经济合作协定（EPA）。由于美国提出了46％的对等关 税，越南处于艰难境地。日本和菲律宾之间也签订了经济合作协定。 石破茂身边的人士透露："原本还有长假期间前往欧洲的方案，但首相选择了东南亚"。同时解释 说："在当前的国际形势下，必须预先加强与邻近国家的关系"。 石破茂也利用电话磋商的机会，加大了推动力度。4月10日与英国首相斯塔默、14日与新加坡总 理黄循财、16日与马来西亚总理安瓦尔以及法国总统马克龙就美国的关税措施交换了意见。 者会上的日本首相石破茂（左）和美国总统特朗普（2月华盛顿白宫，Kyodo） "由于美国采取关税措施，感觉各个国家都很期待日本像CPTPP生效时那样发挥作用 ...