Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article emphasizes the long-standing friendship and cooperation between Thailand and China, highlighted by the recent state visit of Thai King Vajiralongkorn to China, marking the first such visit since the establishment of diplomatic relations [2] - The Thai Deputy Prime Minister, Prawit Wongsuwan, noted that the economic ties between Thailand and China are strong, with China being a crucial trade partner for Thailand, and an increasing number of Thai consumers choosing Chinese products due to their quality and competitiveness [2] - Prawit highlighted the impressive advancements made by China in technology, indicating significant potential for future cooperation in fields such as biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and communication technology [2] Group 2 - Youth are seen as the future of both nations, with Prawit mentioning that Thai youth view China as open and progressive, which fosters stronger ties between the two countries [3] - Educational exchanges, particularly between Thai and Chinese students, are crucial for deepening cultural connections, with an increasing number of Thai students choosing to study in China [3] - Prawit praised China's commitment to high-level openness and modernization, suggesting that it serves as an important model for Thailand [3] Group 3 - The article notes that this year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China, providing an excellent opportunity for both countries to strengthen their relationship and explore new avenues for development [3]

中新网北京11月13日电(记者 谢雁冰 李京泽)中国外交部发言人13日宣布：应南非共和国政府邀请，中 国国务院总理李强将于11月21日至23日出席在南非约翰内斯堡举行的二十国集团领导人第二十次峰会。 外交部发言人林剑指出，当前，百年变局加速演进，世界经济增长动能不足，全球发展赤字扩大，二十 国集团作为国际经济合作主要论坛，应该加强团结合作，共同应对挑战，推动完善全球经济治理，为促 进世界经济增长和各国发展繁荣作出积极贡献。二十国集团领导人峰会首次在非洲大陆举办，具有重要 历史意义。中方支持南非主席国工作，愿同各方一道努力，围绕"团结、平等、可持续"的峰会主题，推 动此次峰会在坚持多边主义、构建开放型世界经济、促进发展合作等方面凝聚共识。(完) 在当日的中国外交部例行记者会上，有记者提问，中方发布了李强总理将出席二十国集团领导人第二十 次峰会的消息，能否介绍中方对此次峰会有何期待？ ...

转自：北京日报客户端 11月13日，外交部发言人林剑主持例行记者会。 林剑。图源：外 交部 林剑宣布：应俄罗斯联邦总理米舒斯京邀请，国务院总理李强将于11月17日至18日出席在俄罗斯莫斯科 举行的上海合作组织成员国政府首脑（总理）理事会第二十四次会议。 应赞比亚共和国政府邀请，国务院总理李强将于11月19日至20日对赞比亚进行正式访问。 应南非共和国政府邀请，国务院总理李强将于11月21日至23日出席在南非约翰内斯堡举行的二十国集团 领导人第二十次峰会。 总台国广记者：你刚刚发布了李强总理出席上合组织成员国政府首脑（总理）理事会第二十四次会议的 消息。中方如何评价当前上合组织发展？对此次会议有何期待？ 林剑：今年秋天，上海合作组织天津峰会成功举行。成员国领导人就弘扬"上海精神"、推动上合组织发 展与改革达成系列重要共识，引领上合组织进入更加团结、更重协作、更富活力、更有作为的高质量发 展新阶段。习近平主席郑重提出全球治理倡议，得到与会各方欢迎和支持，也得到国际社会广泛认同。 李强总理出席上合组织总理会议，将同各方一道，就落实天津峰会成果、加强组织团结协作、深化地区 经济人文合作深入交换意见。中方相信，本次会议 ...

Core Points - The signing of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade Protocol is a significant milestone in cooperation, marking an expansion of economic integration into emerging areas such as digital, green, standards, and supply chains [1][3] - The protocol reflects a strong commitment to multilateralism and free trade amidst challenges to the international trade system, establishing a new benchmark for deep economic integration between China and ASEAN [1][3] Group 1: Key Features of the Protocol - The protocol introduces five new areas: digital economy, green economy, supply chain connectivity, competition and consumer protection, and support for small and medium-sized enterprises, showcasing a joint effort to lead international rule-making and promote cooperation in emerging fields [3][4] - It enhances the level of openness by establishing a systematic cooperation framework that includes both traditional areas like trade facilitation and emerging fields such as digital and green economies, injecting new momentum into regional economic growth [3][4] - The protocol aims to promote inclusive development by ensuring fair competition, protecting consumer rights, supporting small and medium enterprises, and enhancing the capacity of least developed countries, allowing all parties to benefit from regional economic growth [4]

Core Insights - The current global governance system must transition from a club dominated by a few countries to an effective platform that accommodates and responds to the demands of the "Global South" [1][5] - The systemic dilemma facing global governance is characterized by structural lag, insufficient representation, and weak execution, which are interrelated issues [3][4] - China plays a crucial role in promoting the integration of the Global South and can actively push for reforms in voting rights within international financial institutions [1][5] Global Governance Challenges - The governance system is experiencing a structural lag that fails to address new issues such as digital trade and climate change, leading to outdated rules [3][4] - There is a significant mismatch between the economic power of emerging markets and developing countries and their voting rights in major international financial institutions, resulting in a "representation deficit" [3][4] - Weak execution of global agreements occurs when major powers have conflicting interests, leading to decision paralysis and selective implementation [4] China's Role in Global Governance - China can act as a constructive leader, consensus builder, and reform practitioner in international economic governance [5][6] - The country aims to enhance the representation and decision-making power of the Global South in key institutions like the IMF and World Bank [5][6] - China's initiatives, such as the Global Development Initiative, address pressing challenges faced by developing countries and provide practical pathways for implementing the UN 2030 Agenda [6] Trade Dynamics - The global trade system is at a historical crossroads, facing challenges from rising unilateralism and protectionism, as well as opportunities from digital technology and green transformation [7][8] - China’s commitment to high-level opening up is both a strategic choice for its economic development and a stabilizing force for the multilateral trade system [9][10] - The recent signing of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 upgrade agreement signifies a new phase of high-quality economic relations, focusing on digital and green economies [12][13]

Core Insights - The forum highlighted the challenges and future of global economic governance, emphasizing the need for cooperation amidst rising unilateralism and protectionism [3][4] Group 1: China's Economic Strategy - China is advancing institutional openness to create a win-win cooperation environment, countering the rise of unilateralism and trade protectionism [3] - Recent policies include the implementation of "three negative lists" for cross-border service trade, investment, and market access, promoting consistent management of domestic and foreign capital [3] - The bilateral trade between China and ASEAN grew by 9.6% year-on-year from January to September 2025, indicating deepening economic ties [3] Group 2: Global Trade Dynamics - Pascal Lamy identified three new norms in global trade: the rise of protectionism, the strengthening of preventive measures, and the weaponization of trade [4] - Lamy emphasized the importance of maintaining a multilateral system and fostering flexible international cooperation, particularly between China and the EU on shared concerns like climate change [4] Group 3: WTO and Multilateral Trade System - The WTO remains essential for global trade, and China is committed to multilateralism, advocating for structural reforms to enhance the efficiency of the dispute resolution mechanism [6] - The U.S. has shifted from being a proponent of free trade to a disruptor of the multilateral trade system, impacting global trade dynamics [5] - Lamy suggested that the WTO's effectiveness could be improved by enhancing organizational efficiency and addressing new complex issues [5][6] Group 4: Future Economic Pathways - Lamy recommended that China continue its economic transformation, particularly by boosting consumption, while businesses should enhance supply chain resilience and adaptability [4] - The dual-edged effect of digital technology was discussed, highlighting its role in accelerating service trade growth while also creating new trade barriers due to differing data regulations [4][5]

Core Points - The article emphasizes China's commitment to multilateralism and the maintenance of a multilateral trade system, as articulated by President Xi Jinping during the APEC meeting [1][2] - It outlines China's initiatives to foster an open regional economic environment, enhance global supply chain resilience, promote trade digitalization and green transformation, and support inclusive global development [3][4][5] Group 1: Multilateral Trade System - China actively participates in global governance reforms and emphasizes the importance of multilateral platforms such as BRICS, SCO, WTO, and APEC [2] - Xi Jinping's call for countries to practice multilateralism and work towards a shared future reflects China's strategic approach to global trade [2] Group 2: Open Regional Economic Environment - China is committed to high-level institutional openness and aims to create an equitable and inclusive regional economic environment [3] - The implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has established the world's largest regional free trade area, enhancing trade efficiency and transparency [3] Group 3: Global Supply Chain Resilience - China focuses on enhancing the resilience and security of global supply chains amid ongoing restructuring [4] - Initiatives such as the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 and infrastructure projects under the Belt and Road Initiative aim to improve supply chain connectivity [4] Group 4: Trade Digitalization and Green Transformation - China promotes the integration of digital technology into international trade, advocating for a digital trade rule system that facilitates cross-border data flow [5] - The country opposes green trade barriers and emphasizes cooperation in green industries and clean energy technology sharing [5] Group 5: Inclusive Global Development - China is dedicated to human-centered development, assisting developing countries in overcoming infrastructure challenges through initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative [5] - Policies aimed at enhancing inclusivity in international trade, such as tariff reductions and technology transfer, are part of China's strategy to foster global prosperity [5]

Group 1: Core Insights - The visit of King Felipe VI of Spain to China from November 10 to 13 marks the first state visit since his ascension and the first by a Spanish monarch in 18 years, highlighting the importance of bilateral relations [2][3] - Xi Jinping emphasized the strategic partnership between China and Spain, aiming to enhance cooperation in various fields including trade, technology, and cultural exchanges [3][4] - The signing of 10 cooperation documents in areas such as trade and education signifies a deepening of economic ties, with Spain positioning itself as a key partner for China in Europe [4][6] Group 2: Economic Cooperation - Spain aims to deepen economic collaboration with China, focusing on sectors like renewable energy, digital economy, and artificial intelligence, while also increasing imports of quality Spanish products [3][5] - The bilateral trade relationship is particularly strong in the pork and pharmaceutical industries, with Spanish pork exports to China increasing by 8% in the first seven months of the year, reaching €700 million [6] - Spanish companies are increasingly investing in China, with around 400 Spanish firms currently operating in the country, and an expected 9,000 Spanish companies exporting to China in 2024 [5][6] Group 3: Cultural and Diplomatic Engagement - Cultural exchanges are a significant aspect of the visit, with activities commemorating Spanish poet Antonio Machado and the importance of cultural institutions like the Confucius Institute and the Cervantes Institute [7][8] - The extension of visa-free policies for Spanish citizens traveling to China is part of broader diplomatic efforts to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation [7][8] - The visit is seen as a strategic move for Spain to maintain its independent foreign policy while navigating the complexities of international relations, particularly in the context of US-China tensions [8]

Group 1 - The core message emphasizes the importance of multilateralism and the need for collaborative efforts to maintain a stable global trade system, as articulated by President Xi Jinping during the APEC meeting [1][2] - China is actively participating in global governance reforms and advocating for a multilateral trade system, as demonstrated by its initiatives within various international platforms such as BRICS, SCO, WTO, and APEC [2] - The promotion of an open regional economic environment is highlighted, with China focusing on high-level institutional openness and the implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) [3] Group 2 - The resilience and security of global supply chains are prioritized, with China advocating for policy coordination and collaborative solutions to mitigate risks associated with supply chain disruptions [4] - The transformation towards digital and green trade is underscored, with China pushing for the integration of digital technologies in international trade and advocating for sustainable practices [5] - China's commitment to inclusive global development is evident through its initiatives aimed at assisting developing countries and enhancing their economic capabilities [5] Group 3 - Looking ahead, China will host the next APEC meeting in Shenzhen, reinforcing its commitment to multilateralism and collaborative development [6]

Core Viewpoint - The event highlighted the challenges and opportunities in global trade, emphasizing the need for multilateral cooperation amidst rising protectionism and unilateralism [1][2][4]. Group 1: China's Trade Policies - Zhao Jinping outlined China's recent policies aimed at service trade openness, including the implementation of "three negative lists" for cross-border service trade, investment, and market access [1]. - The cooperation between China and ASEAN has deepened, with bilateral trade growing by 9.6% year-on-year from January to September 2025, serving as a stabilizing anchor for China's foreign trade relations [1]. Group 2: Global Trade Dynamics - Pascal Lamy identified three new norms in global trade: the rise of protectionism, the strengthening of preventive measures, and the weaponization of trade [2]. - Lamy emphasized the importance of maintaining a multilateral system and suggested that China and the EU should seek cooperation in areas like climate change and biodiversity [2]. Group 3: WTO and Multilateralism - The discussion highlighted the U.S.'s shift from a proponent of free trade to a disruptor of the multilateral trading system, impacting the WTO's effectiveness [3][4]. - Zhao Jinping reaffirmed China's commitment to multilateralism and the necessity for structural reforms within the WTO to enhance its dispute resolution efficiency [4]. Group 4: Strategic Choices for China - Zhao Jinping proposed that external pressures could lead to greater willingness for regional economic cooperation, advocating for deeper market reforms and proactive multilateral and regional collaboration [5].