Chinese officials highlighted resilient economic performance during Monday's State Council press conference, detailing 2025's 4.8% year-on-year growth in goods trade and a 12% surge in cross-border e-commerce. Commerce Minister Wang Wentao emphasized strengthened supply chains and expanded free trade agreements with ASEAN members as key drivers of last year's results.
Notable developments include a 22% increase in green technology exports and record overseas investment in high-tech manufacturing. Officials confirmed plans to deepen cross-strait economic cooperation with Taiwan region businesses, while maintaining stable trade relations with the DPRK and ROK.
For 2026, authorities announced new measures to boost rural e-commerce infrastructure and streamline customs processes for APEC member markets. Analysts predict these moves will reinforce China's role as Asia's primary growth engine amid global economic uncertainties.
