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Bilateral & Multilateral Relations
- According to the EU, a China-EU summit is to be held soon. Will progress be made at the summit in ratifying the China-EU investment agreement and bringing it into force?(2022-03-24)
- According to a recent report of the Asian Development Bank, thanks to China's resilient post-COVID export, intra-regional trade links and the deepening of regional value chains in the Asia-Pacific region are not weakened. What is the comment of the Ministry of Commerce?(2022-02-24)
- What progress can we expect this year from China’s accession to CPTPP and DEPA? What other initiatives will MOFCOM take to promote the signing of more free trade agreements?(2022-02-17)
- This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Argentina. May I ask the Ministry of Commerce, what are the highlights of economic cooperation and trade between the two countries in recent years? What potential can the two countries develop in their future economic cooperation and trade?(2022-02-10)
- We took note that the e-commerce live-streaming for specialties from members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) became a highlight of the 2022 national online shopping festival for the lunar new year. Could you please brief us on the shopping festival? What are the plans for further strengthening SCO trade and economic cooperation?(2022-01-27)
- Recently, the Ministry of Commerce held the Forum for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Central Asia and adopted the Joint Initiative on High-quality and Sustainable Development of Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Central Asia with five Central Asian countries. How do you evaluate economic cooperation and trade between China and Central Asia? What's the focus in the next step?(2022-01-20)
- RCEP, which is in the limelight now, will come into effect soon. As member countries enjoy tariff concessions offered by RCEP, what implications will it have on domestic consumption and the public?(2021-12-30)
- As RCEP is about to take effect, what will MOFCOM and relevant agencies do to implement the agreement? What new measures will be taken to promote high-level opening up?(2021-12-23)
- Recently, 112 WTO members including China, the EU, Russia, and Japan jointly issued the Joint Statement on Investment Facilitation for Development. What signal does this move send, especially amid the Covid-19 pandemic and rising unilateralism?(2021-12-16))
- China has announced the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership with ASEAN. Could you please brief us on the China’s trade and investment with ASEAN, especially the highlights and achievements? What are the considerations for future work?(2021-11-25)
- The twelfth Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (MC12) will be held at the end of this month, during which there will be negotiations on the WTO reform and other issues. What’s MOFCOM’s attitude towards MC12? In what areas will we see substantive outcomes?(2021-11-25)
- The RCEP will enter into force on January 1 next year. How can local governments seize the opportunities brought by the RCEP to achieve greater development? What role will MOFCOM play in this regard?(2021-11-11)
- According to the annual report jointly released by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China and Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, Chinese companies in Europe grew against the trend last year despite the impact of Covid-19. Can you brief us on the development of China-EU trade? What is the outlook for the future?(2021-10-21)
- Anne-Marie Trevelyan, the newly-appointed British Secretary for International Trade, said that China’s continued investment in non-strategic areas is welcome by the UK. What does the Ministry of Commerce have to say about this? How do you view the prospect of China-UK trade?(2021-10-21)
- Why is China considering joining CPTPP? In addition, what is the accession procedure after the application is submitted?(2021-09-30)