On the sideline of the WTO MC13, China's Minister of Commerce met with his counterpart from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and signed a deal on boosting investment in the digital economy.

Today, Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao attended meetings at the 13th Ministerial Conference of the WTO (MC13) and made statements regarding the WTO’s priorities, with a focus on the Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement.

On the sideline of the 13th Ministerial Conference of the WTO, China's Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao met with the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding China's agenda at the WTO, as well as officials from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and New Zealand

China and Honduras recently signed an early harvest agreement as their trade talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) continue. A key part of the agreement covers Honduran shrimp.

As Chinese auto exports increase rapidly, the scrutiny by foreign governments may intensify. Beijing is likely to use a wide range of tools to fight back while continuing support for its auto industry.

Last week, Beijing issued a document outlining measures to support the sale of new energy vehicles in international markets, focusing on seven areas: international operation, logistics, financial support, trade promotion, business environment, and risk-prevention.

As the U.S. election season approaches, the stakes are high for U.S.-China economic relations. But according to Chinese policy experts and business leaders, the outcome may not have much impact on the Chinese people, businesses, and overall relations, as a degree of de-coupling/de-risking between the two