China’s Trade Surplus: Debunking the Mercantilism Myth in 2025
Amid debates on China’s trade surplus, experts highlight structural imports in energy and agriculture, challenging mercantilism claims in 2025.
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Amid debates on China’s trade surplus, experts highlight structural imports in energy and agriculture, challenging mercantilism claims in 2025.
China’s Ministry of Commerce announces full approval for compliant rare earth exports, emphasizing global supply chain stability and lawful trade practices.
Xinjiang hosts major economic forum to strengthen China-Central Asia trade links, with new regional cooperation initiatives unveiled during the two-day summit.
Japan’s seafood exports to China face unprecedented challenges in 2025 due to Fukushima’s nuclear water discharge and diplomatic tensions, revealing structural vulnerabilities in trade relations.
Hainan Free Trade Port emerges as a model for institutional opening, blending digital and green trade innovations to reshape global economic governance in 2025.
Hainan Free Trade Port’s island-wide special customs operations launch December 18, 2025, advancing China’s high-standard economic openness and global trade integration.
China’s 2025 trade growth highlights Hong Kong’s pivotal role in navigating shifting global markets and boosting ties with emerging economies.
China’s 8th Import Expo concludes with $83.4B in tentative deals, signaling growing global trade confidence amid economic uncertainties.
China’s foreign trade grows 3.6% in first 10 months of 2025, reaching $5.24 trillion, signaling economic resilience amid global challenges.
China unveils ‘Big Market for All’ initiative in Shanghai, emphasizing global trade partnerships and economic openness ahead of the 8th CIIE.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang highlights global trade collaboration at the 8th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, emphasizing China’s market opportunities and economic partnerships.
Leaders from Georgia, Serbia, Nigeria, and Slovenia will attend the 8th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, highlighting global economic collaboration.
China’s 8th CIIE to showcase record global participation, emphasizing green tech, digital innovation, and cross-strait economic collaboration, per State Council briefing.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang advocates for expanding the RCEP trade pact and supports Hong Kong’s bid to join, emphasizing multilateral cooperation and ASEAN’s central role in regional trade.
China’s trade with APEC members reaches $3.66 trillion in 2024, accounting for 59.3% of total commerce as regional economic integration accelerates.
China’s BRI trade hits $3.1 trillion as Chancay Port reshapes food logistics, cutting shipping times and boosting cross-continental economic ties.
The 138th Canton Fair breaks records with 32,000+ exhibitors and $115M opening-day deals, underscoring China’s trade resilience and global economic integration.
Thailand’s durian exports to China hit record highs in 2024, driven by smart farming tech and cross-border e-commerce partnerships under APEC initiatives.
IMF raises 2025 global growth forecast to 3.2% but warns of US tariff uncertainties. China’s trade resilience offsets Western market shifts.
China reaffirms its trade policy stance, emphasizing cooperation with the U.S. while defending rare earth export controls as measures to stabilize global supply chains.