何迈可表示，中美经贸会谈成果为稳定中美经贸关系提供了有力支撑。中方向世界发出进一步深化改 革、坚持对外开放的积极信号，令人备受鼓舞。中国美国商会和会员企业将继续发挥桥梁纽带作用，支 持两国扩大经贸合作，并致力于在华长期发展。 会上，李成钢回应了美国企业的具体关切，并就相关问题介绍了中方立场。 李成钢国际贸易谈判代表兼副部长会见中国美国商会会员企业代表团 智通财经7月14日电，商务部国际贸易谈判代表兼副部长李成钢7月14日会见由中国美国商会会长何迈可 率领的会员企业代表团。双方就中美经贸关系、美国企业在华发展等议题交换了意见。李成钢表示，习 近平主席指出，中美关系是世界上最重要的双边关系之一，既关乎两国人民切身利益，也关乎人类前途 命运。中美合则两利，斗则俱伤，应该选择对话而不是对抗，开展互利合作而不是零和博弈。中美两国 经贸团队先后在日内瓦和伦敦举行经贸会谈，取得积极成果。希望美方与中方相向而行，共同维护中美 经贸关系稳定、健康、可持续发展。李成钢表示，对外开放是中国的基本国策，中国正在推进高水平对 外开放，稳步扩大规则、规制、管理、标准等制度型开放，开放的大门只会越开越大，利用外资的政策 没有变也不会变。中 ...

Core Viewpoint - China's foreign trade showed resilience in the first half of the year, with a total import and export value of 21.79 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.9%, despite facing challenges from global unilateralism and protectionism [1][3]. Group 1: Trade Performance - In the first half of the year, exports reached 13 trillion yuan, growing by 7.2%, while imports totaled 8.79 trillion yuan, declining by 2.7% [1]. - The trade scale in June reached 3.85 trillion yuan, marking a 5.2% increase, with exports at 2.34 trillion yuan (up 7.2%) and imports at 1.51 trillion yuan (up 2.3%) [1]. - China's total import and export value has remained above 10 trillion yuan for nine consecutive quarters, with an increase of over 600 billion yuan compared to the same period last year [2][3]. Group 2: Quality of Trade - The quality of foreign trade is improving, with a focus on high-quality green products and new market opportunities [4]. - Exports of lithium batteries and wind turbine generators grew by over 20%, while industrial robot exports surged by 61.5% [5]. Group 3: Import Dynamics - The negative growth in imports is primarily attributed to falling prices of bulk commodities, which account for about 30% of total imports [6][7]. - The average import prices of crude oil, iron ore, and soybeans fell by over 10%, contributing to a 2.7 percentage point decrease in overall import growth [8]. Group 4: Role of Private Enterprises - Private enterprises have led foreign trade, with their import and export scale surpassing 12 trillion yuan for the first time in history, growing at a rate 4.4 percentage points higher than the national average [9][10]. - Over 80% of specialized "little giant" enterprises in foreign trade are private, with high-tech product exports from these enterprises increasing by 12.5% [11][12]. Group 5: Foreign Investment - Foreign enterprises in China maintained a positive trend, with a total import and export value of 6.32 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.4% [14]. - The number of foreign enterprises with import and export performance reached 75,000, the highest since 2021, indicating a stable investment environment in China [14]. Group 6: Sino-US Trade Relations - In the first half of the year, trade with the US saw a total value of 2.08 trillion yuan, a decline of 9.3%, with exports down by 9.9% and imports down by 7.7% [16]. - Recent trade talks have shown positive progress, with a recovery in trade values observed in June [16].

Group 1 - The core point of the news highlights the shifting dynamics in U.S.-China relations, particularly in the context of China's significant reduction of U.S. Treasury holdings, which has implications for both countries' economic strategies [1][4][21] - In March 2025, China reduced its U.S. Treasury holdings by $18.9 billion, bringing its total to $765.4 billion, while the UK surpassed China to become the second-largest foreign holder of U.S. debt [4][26] - The U.S. national debt has surged to $36.21 trillion, raising concerns about the sustainability of U.S. fiscal policy and the stability of the Treasury market [4][17][19] Group 2 - The recent U.S.-China trade negotiations have led to a temporary easing of tensions, with both sides agreeing to significantly reduce tariffs, although a substantial portion of tariffs remains in place [7][9] - Trump's recent statements expressing a willingness to visit China and emphasizing the importance of U.S.-China relations reflect a potential shift in diplomatic tone, despite ongoing trade tensions [1][9] - The contrasting actions of China reducing its Treasury holdings and the UK increasing its investments indicate differing strategic approaches to U.S. debt, influenced by each country's economic interests [21][24] Group 3 - The volatility in the U.S. Treasury market, including a recent spike in 10-year Treasury yields above 4.5%, suggests growing investor concerns about U.S. fiscal health and the implications for global financial stability [5][17][19] - The geopolitical landscape is evolving, with the Middle East becoming a new arena for major power competition, as evidenced by Trump's investment commitments in the region, which are seen as attempts to counter China's influence [12][14][21] - The ongoing adjustments in global economic alliances and the search for new cooperation models reflect the complexities of international trade and finance in a rapidly changing world [24][26]

Core Viewpoint - The meeting between Chinese Vice Minister of Finance Liao Min and former U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson emphasizes the importance of U.S.-China economic relations and the need for mutual cooperation to address global challenges [1] Group 1: U.S.-China Economic Relations - Liao Min highlighted the role of the economic teams from both countries in achieving the Geneva Consensus and London Framework, which are aimed at stabilizing U.S.-China relations [1] - Both parties expressed the necessity to eliminate non-economic interferences to promote healthy and stable development of U.S.-China economic relations [1] Group 2: Global Economic Cooperation - Paulson stated that U.S.-China relations are among the most significant bilateral relationships in the world, given that both are the largest economies globally [1] - He emphasized the need for enhanced mutual trust and cooperation in trade and investment to effectively tackle global challenges, which aligns with the interests of both nations and the world [1]

Group 1 - The meeting between China's Minister of Industry and Information Technology, Li Lecheng, and former U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson focused on topics such as China-U.S. economic and trade relations, artificial intelligence, and green development [1]

中共中央政治局常委、国务院副总理丁薛祥10日在北京会见美国前财政部长保尔森。丁薛祥表示，前不 久，习近平主席应约同特朗普总统通话，两国元首达成重要共识。中美本着相互尊重、和平共处、合作 共赢的原则加强合作，有利于中美关系持续健康发展，可以造福两国、惠及世界。中国是当前动荡世界 的最大确定性因素。希望美方正确看待中国发展，尊重中方核心利益和重大关切，发展互利稳定的经贸 关系，共同承担大国责任。欢迎保尔森基金会和美国企业来华开展合作，为促进中美互信与合作发挥积 极作用。保尔森表示，美中关系事关全球经济稳定和发展，双方应加强沟通，增进互信。他愿为此发挥 积极作用。(新华社) ...

Domestic News - The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and the Ministry of Finance announced an increase of 2% in the basic pension for retirees starting from January 1, 2025, for those who retired by the end of 2024 [1] - The Ministry of Commerce stated that China and the U.S. are maintaining close communication on economic and trade concerns, hoping for mutual respect and cooperation to stabilize and develop bilateral economic relations [1] - The China Automobile Industry Association reported that in the first half of the year, China's automobile production and sales both exceeded 15 million units, with new energy vehicles showing significant growth, achieving production and sales of 6.968 million and 6.937 million units respectively, representing year-on-year increases of 41.4% and 40.3% [3] Real Estate and Land Market - The China Index Academy reported that in the first half of 2025, the land transfer fees for residential land in 300 cities increased by 27.5% year-on-year, while the transaction area decreased by 5.5%. The top 20 cities accounted for 68% of the national land transfer fees [4] International News - The Bank of Korea maintained its policy rate at 2.5%, citing weak construction activity and slowing export growth, with the economy contracting by 0.2% quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of the year [5] - The Japanese Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) reported that 51.8% of its foreign bonds are U.S. Treasury bonds, the highest proportion since 2015 [6] - The European Central Bank's governing council member indicated that despite slow economic growth in France, a positive trend is expected, with GDP projected to grow by 0.6% in 2025 [6]

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of constructive dialogue and cooperation between China and the EU, especially in light of the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, urging both sides to focus on collaboration rather than conflict [1][2][6]. Group 1: Trade Relations - The trade volume between China and the EU has significantly increased, with daily trade now equivalent to the total annual trade volume at the time of their diplomatic establishment [2]. - China is committed to expanding market access and has removed foreign investment restrictions in the manufacturing sector, while the EU has been accused of protectionist practices under the guise of fair trade [4][5]. Group 2: Subsidies and Procurement - China criticizes the EU for its double standards regarding subsidies, noting that the EU plans to provide over €1.44 trillion in various subsidies from 2021 to 2030, while historically being a major subsidizer in sectors like aviation and agriculture [5]. - The EU's public procurement market is described as having hidden barriers, with policies that favor European products, prompting China to take reciprocal measures to protect its enterprises [5]. Group 3: Export Controls and Capacity Issues - China asserts that its export controls are reasonable and less extensive than those of the EU, emphasizing that it has established expedited approval processes for European companies [5]. - The notion of "overcapacity" in China is challenged, with claims that the real issue lies in the EU's declining industrial competitiveness due to insufficient R&D investment [5]. Group 4: Broader Implications - The article highlights the need for the EU to adopt a more balanced and pragmatic approach towards China, especially in the context of current global uncertainties, to foster a stable and mutually beneficial relationship [6]. - China's commitment to addressing global challenges, such as climate change, is reiterated, positioning itself as a responsible global player [1][6].

Group 1 - The Ministry of Commerce of China stated that since May, under the guidance of the consensus between the leaders of China and the U.S., high-level economic talks have been held in Geneva and London, resulting in the Geneva Consensus and London Framework, which aim to stabilize economic relations between the two countries [1] - The spokesperson emphasized the importance of maintaining close communication on economic concerns at multiple levels and called for mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation to enhance dialogue and communication [1] - The Ministry has initiated a special action to combat the smuggling and illegal export of strategic minerals, such as antimony and gallium, which are subject to export controls due to their military and civilian dual-use nature [2] Group 2 - In response to U.S. President Trump's announcement of a 50% tariff on imported copper citing national security, the Chinese Foreign Ministry reiterated its opposition to the broad interpretation of national security and stated that trade wars and tariff impositions do not benefit any party [3]

Group 1 - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has confirmed ongoing communication between China and the U.S. regarding trade relations, emphasizing the importance of mutual respect and cooperation to stabilize economic ties [2] - The spokesperson highlighted that since May, high-level economic talks have taken place in Geneva and London, resulting in agreements that aim to ensure sustainable development in U.S.-China economic relations [2] - The Ministry of Commerce responded to EU leaders' comments on "overcapacity," stating that China's new energy sector does not face overcapacity but rather a capacity gap, urging the EU to engage in more constructive dialogue [3] Group 2 - The Chinese government has initiated actions to combat the smuggling and illegal export of strategic minerals, aligning with international practices for export control [4] - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated China's opposition to the broad interpretation of national security, particularly in response to the U.S. imposing a 50% tariff on copper imports, asserting that trade wars yield no winners [5] - China has expressed its commitment to signing the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty, indicating a willingness to enhance regional security cooperation [6][7]