China’s foreign trade continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience despite persistent global challenges, according to the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT). Recent efforts to strengthen economic ties saw a 25-company delegation from key industries engage with over 170 U.S. enterprises this month, including tech giants Apple, HP, and Micron.
The engagements followed through on commitments made during the November 24 phone call between Chinese and U.S. leaders, reaffirming bilateral trade as a stabilizing force in relations. CCPIT data reveals mixed signals: While October’s Global Trade Friction Index remained elevated at 104, total friction measures fell 7.3% year-over-year and 1.2% month-over-month – the first sustained decline since early 2025.
Notably, trade measures specifically targeting China decreased by 33.2% compared to 2024 levels. November’s commercial certificate issuances surged 21.6% year-over-year to 791,600, signaling robust cross-border activity as 2025 draws to a close.
