Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government plans to implement multiple measures in 2026 to enhance its attractiveness for foreign investment, focusing on service sector expansion and optimizing foreign investment support policies [1][4][8]. Group 1: Foreign Investment Policies - In 2026, the focus will be on expanding market access and opening up sectors such as telecommunications, healthcare, and education, with an emphasis on ensuring foreign investment can enter and operate smoothly [4][6]. - The government will optimize foreign investment support policies, including tax incentives for overseas investors reinvesting profits earned in China and encouraging foreign participation in consumption, government procurement, and bidding activities [6][9]. Group 2: Trade and Market Development - The government aims to stabilize the foreign trade landscape and promote service market openness, forming a "combination punch" of foreign trade policies to help companies reduce costs and improve efficiency [8][9]. - Initiatives will include increasing support for companies participating in overseas exhibitions, hosting trade promotion activities, and enhancing the international competitiveness of green low-carbon products [9][14]. Group 3: Service Trade and Digital Innovation - There will be a strong push to develop service trade, including the establishment of a negative list management system for cross-border service trade and the creation of national service trade innovation development demonstration zones [14]. - The government plans to innovate in digital trade, set relevant standards, and promote the digital transformation of service outsourcing, alongside organizing global digital trade expos to facilitate international cooperation [14].

Group 1: Foreign Investment and Trade Policies - The Ministry of Commerce aims to expand high-level foreign investment and enhance the "Invest in China" brand by reforming the foreign investment promotion system by 2026 [1][3] - The Ministry will implement a "combination punch" of foreign trade policies, including new measures to support enterprises in overseas exhibitions and trade promotion activities [2] - A national-level overseas comprehensive service platform will be launched to provide a one-stop service for enterprises regarding policy consultation, business handling, and risk prevention [3][4] Group 2: Service Trade Development - The Ministry plans to improve the negative list management system for cross-border service trade and promote the opening of service markets [3][4] - There will be a focus on expanding the export of productive services and enhancing the international competitiveness of traditional services such as Chinese medicine and cuisine [3] - The Ministry will support foreign-funded enterprises in extending their value chains and achieving specialized, integrated, and intelligent development [4] Group 3: Consumer Market and Domestic Demand - The retail sales of consumer goods are projected to exceed 50 trillion yuan in 2025, with a growth rate of 3.7% and a contribution rate of 52% to economic growth [5] - In 2026, the Ministry will focus on expanding domestic demand, optimizing the implementation of old-for-new consumption policies, and promoting consumption in durable goods [5][6] - The Ministry will also work on improving the consumption environment by fostering international consumption centers and creating new consumption scenarios [5][6]

Group 1: Foreign Trade and Investment - The Ministry of Commerce aims to expand high-level foreign investment and enhance the "Invest in China" brand by 2026, amidst a complex external environment with both opportunities and challenges [1][2] - A comprehensive policy approach will be adopted to support foreign trade, including new policies and measures to assist enterprises in international exhibitions and trade promotion activities [1][3] - The Ministry will focus on optimizing foreign investment support policies, ensuring equal treatment for foreign enterprises in various economic activities [3] Group 2: Service Trade Development - The Ministry plans to improve the negative list management system for cross-border service trade and promote the opening of service markets, including the establishment of national service trade innovation development demonstration zones [2][3] - There will be an emphasis on enhancing the international service capabilities of professional service institutions and promoting traditional service exports such as Chinese medicine and cuisine [2] - A national-level overseas comprehensive service platform will be launched to provide a one-stop service for enterprises going abroad, covering various support areas [2] Group 3: Consumer Market and Domestic Demand - The Ministry will focus on expanding domestic demand as a strategic priority, with initiatives to promote the replacement of old consumer goods and stimulate consumption in durable goods like automobiles and electronics [4] - Efforts will be made to improve the consumption environment by developing international consumption center cities and creating new consumption scenarios [4] - The Ministry will also work on removing unreasonable restrictions in service consumption sectors to encourage fair competition and enhance service supply [4]

Group 1 - The Chinese economy is facing profound and complex changes in the external environment by 2026, with both strategic opportunities and risks, leading to increased uncertainty. However, the economic foundation remains stable, with many advantages, strong resilience, and significant potential, indicating favorable conditions for foreign trade development [1] - The Ministry of Commerce will focus on four areas to strengthen foreign trade efforts, including the effective implementation of foreign trade policies to support enterprises and stabilize confidence [1] - There will be an emphasis on expanding diversified markets, assisting enterprises in maintaining traditional markets while exploring emerging ones, and increasing support for overseas exhibitions and trade promotion activities [2] Group 2 - The cultivation of new growth drivers will be accelerated, with guidance for cross-border e-commerce zones to enhance capabilities and support smart upgrades for overseas warehouse enterprises [2] - The promotion of balanced import and export development will include branding initiatives like "Export China," selecting annual theme countries for focused engagement, and organizing at least 100 import promotion activities to facilitate the entry of quality products and services into China [2]

Core Viewpoint - In 2025, China's total foreign trade import and export volume is projected to reach 45.47 trillion yuan, marking a 3.8% growth and achieving growth for nine consecutive years. The resilience and vitality of China's foreign trade are highlighted, contributing significantly to global economic development [1]. Group 1: Trade Growth and Innovation - The export of electromechanical products is expected to grow by 9%, with its proportion exceeding 60% for the first time [1]. - The international competitiveness of green low-carbon products has significantly improved, and new business models such as cross-border e-commerce are emerging [1]. - Trade partnerships are becoming more diversified, with imports and exports to over 190 countries and regions showing growth, particularly with countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, which now accounts for 51.9% of trade [1]. Group 2: Future Challenges and Opportunities - In 2026, China will face profound and complex changes in the external environment, with both strategic opportunities and risks coexisting, leading to increased uncertainty [1]. - Despite challenges, China's economic foundation remains stable, with numerous advantages, strong resilience, and significant potential for foreign trade development [1]. Group 3: Policy Implementation and Support - The Ministry of Commerce will focus on implementing foreign trade policies effectively, providing precise support to enterprises, and maintaining confidence and expectations [2]. - There will be an emphasis on guiding localities and enterprises to stabilize traditional markets while expanding into emerging markets, including support for overseas exhibitions and trade promotion activities [2]. - New growth drivers will be cultivated, particularly in cross-border e-commerce and green trade, enhancing the international competitiveness of green low-carbon products [2]. - Efforts will be made to promote balanced development in imports and exports, including branding initiatives and facilitating access for quality products and services from other countries to meet domestic demand [2].

Core Viewpoint - In 2026, China will face profound and complex changes in the external environment, with both strategic opportunities and risks, but the economy remains resilient and has strong potential for foreign trade development [1]. Group 1: Foreign Trade Stability - The Ministry of Commerce will focus on four areas to enhance foreign trade stability, including implementing effective foreign trade policies and providing precise support to enterprises [1]. - In 2025, China's foreign trade demonstrated resilience and vitality, contributing significantly to global economic development [1]. Group 2: Market Diversification - The Ministry will strengthen guidance for local governments and enterprises to stabilize traditional markets and expand into emerging markets [2]. - Support for enterprises participating in overseas exhibitions will be increased, including organizing trade promotion activities and hosting the 139th and 140th Canton Fairs [1][2]. Group 3: New Growth Drivers - The Ministry will promote the development of cross-border e-commerce and enhance the capabilities of cross-border e-commerce entities, including supporting smart upgrades for overseas warehouse enterprises [2]. - Efforts will be made to implement green trade initiatives and improve the international competitiveness of green low-carbon products [2]. Group 4: Balanced Import and Export Development - The Ministry will launch the "Export China" brand and conduct at least 100 import promotion activities to facilitate the entry of high-quality products and services from various countries into China [2].

Core Viewpoint - In 2026, China will face profound and complex changes in the external environment, with both strategic opportunities and risks, but the economy remains stable, resilient, and full of potential, with favorable conditions for foreign trade development [1] Group 1: Trade and Investment Integration - The Ministry of Commerce will focus on promoting trade and investment integration and cultivating new momentum for foreign trade [1] - Efforts will include implementing policies to stabilize foreign trade, providing precise support to enterprises, and enhancing confidence and expectations [1] - The ministry will strengthen market analysis and enterprise research, innovate measures to stabilize foreign trade, and ensure that enterprises are well-informed about policies [1] Group 2: Market Diversification - The Ministry will increase efforts to expand diversified markets, assisting enterprises in maintaining traditional markets and exploring emerging markets [1] - Support for enterprises participating in overseas exhibitions will be enhanced, along with a series of trade promotion activities [1] Group 3: New Momentum Development - There will be a strong push for the development of cross-border e-commerce to empower industrial sectors, focusing on building the capabilities of cross-border e-commerce entities and supporting the intelligent transformation of overseas warehouses [1] - The ministry will implement policies to expand green trade and develop a statistical directory for green low-carbon products to enhance their international competitiveness [1] - Promotion of artificial intelligence to empower foreign trade development and improve the digitalization level of the entire trade chain will be prioritized [1] Group 4: Balanced Import and Export Development - The Ministry will promote balanced development of imports and exports by launching the "Export China" brand and selecting annual theme countries for focused engagement [2] - A minimum of 100 import promotion activities will be organized to facilitate the entry of high-quality products and services from more countries into China [2]

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce emphasizes that despite complex external changes and uncertainties in 2026, China's economic foundation remains strong, and the country is poised for continued growth in foreign trade, which is expected to contribute significantly to global economic development [1]. Group 1: Foreign Trade Performance - In 2025, China's total foreign trade reached 45.47 trillion yuan, marking a 3.8% increase and achieving growth for nine consecutive years [1]. - Exports of mechanical and electrical products grew by 9%, surpassing 60% of total exports for the first time [1]. - Trade with over 190 countries and regions increased, with imports and exports to Belt and Road Initiative countries rising to 51.9% of total trade [1]. Group 2: Measures to Stabilize Foreign Trade - The Ministry of Commerce plans to implement various policies to ensure the effectiveness of foreign trade measures, providing precise support to enterprises and maintaining confidence [2]. - Efforts will be made to expand diversified markets, including support for enterprises to stabilize traditional markets and explore emerging ones, as well as organizing trade promotion activities [2]. - The focus will also be on fostering new growth drivers, particularly in cross-border e-commerce and green trade, enhancing the international competitiveness of green low-carbon products [2]. - Initiatives will be taken to promote balanced development in imports and exports, including branding efforts and organizing at least 100 import promotion activities [2].

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce highlighted the resilience and vitality of China's foreign trade in 2025, with a total import and export value of 45.47 trillion yuan, marking a 3.8% growth and achieving growth for nine consecutive years [1] Group 1: Trade Performance - The total import and export value reached 45.47 trillion yuan, reflecting a 3.8% increase [1] - Exports of mechanical and electrical products grew by 9%, surpassing 60% of total exports for the first time [1] - The proportion of trade with countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative increased to 51.9% [1] Group 2: Future Outlook and Strategies - In 2026, China will face complex external changes, with both strategic opportunities and risks [1] - The Ministry of Commerce plans to enhance foreign trade stability through four key areas: policy implementation, market diversification, new momentum cultivation, and balanced import-export development [2] Group 3: Policy Implementation - The Ministry will ensure effective implementation of foreign trade policies, providing precise support to enterprises and enhancing confidence [2] - Local governments will be guided to strengthen market analysis and innovate measures to stabilize foreign trade [2] Group 4: Market Diversification - Efforts will be made to support enterprises in maintaining traditional markets while expanding into emerging markets [2] - The Ministry will enhance support for enterprises participating in overseas exhibitions and organize trade promotion activities [2] Group 5: New Momentum Cultivation - The Ministry will promote the development of cross-border e-commerce and support the intelligent transformation of overseas warehouse enterprises [2] - Initiatives will be taken to enhance the international competitiveness of green and low-carbon products [2] Group 6: Balanced Development - The "Export China" brand will be promoted, with plans to hold at least 100 import promotion activities to facilitate the entry of quality products and services into China [2]

Group 1 - The "2026 National Online New Year Goods Festival" will be held from January 19 to March 4, focusing on promoting traditional culture, enhancing quality supply, renewing consumption scenarios, and connecting domestic and international markets [2] - The festival will adopt a "1+N" format, with a national launch ceremony in Lanzhou, Gansu, and various local activities to create a vibrant celebration that combines cultural heritage with e-commerce [2] - Activities will include non-heritage performances and cultural exhibitions, aiming to enrich the festive atmosphere and promote Chinese New Year goods globally [2] Group 2 - In 2025, China's foreign trade showed resilience with a total import and export value of 45.47 trillion yuan, marking a 3.8% year-on-year increase, achieving growth for nine consecutive years [5] - The export of mechanical and electrical products grew by 9%, accounting for over 60% of total exports, indicating a shift towards innovative and green low-carbon products [5] - China is enhancing its trade partnerships, with imports and exports to countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative accounting for 51.9% of total trade [5] Group 3 - In 2026, China will face complex external changes but maintains a strong economic foundation, with the Ministry of Commerce focusing on stabilizing foreign trade through policy implementation, market diversification, and fostering new trade dynamics [6][7] - The Ministry plans to support enterprises in expanding into new markets and enhancing their capabilities through trade promotion activities and exhibitions [6][7] - Efforts will also be made to balance imports and exports, promoting high-quality products and services from other countries to meet domestic demand [7] Group 4 - The 2026 APEC meetings will be hosted in Suzhou, focusing on significant trade issues and aiming to strengthen cooperation in regional economic integration and green economy development [8] - The meetings will provide opportunities for dialogue among APEC economies, international organizations, and the business community, fostering collaboration and development [8] Group 5 - The recent resolution of the electric vehicle trade dispute between China and the EU is seen as a positive step towards sustainable trade relations, enhancing market confidence and cooperation in the automotive sector [9] - This resolution reflects a commitment to resolving trade differences through dialogue and maintaining a rules-based international trade order [9]