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China's foreign trade growth picks up pace in first 10 months

2026-11-10T04:54:08.252-08:00

(Xinhua) China's foreign trade in goods maintained strong growth momentum in the first 10 months of 2026, with imports posting especially robust gains, official data showed Tuesday.

Total imports and exports grew 20 percent year on year to 44.81 trillion yuan (about 6.67 trillion U.S. dollars) over the period, accelerating from 18.8 percent in the first nine months, according to the General Administration of Customs (GAC). Imports surged 23.6 percent, while exports rose 17.6 percent during the January-October period.

China's foreign trade has kept up its momentum this year, showing greater resilience and vitality, said Lyu Daliang, director of the GAC's Department of Statistics and Analysis.

Both imports and exports have now posted double-digit growth for six consecutive months through October, the customs data showed. In October alone, goods trade expanded 31.2 percent.

Notably, imports have been a standout feature this year. "In the first 10 months, China's imports from more than 150 countries and regions recorded growth.

Imports from ASEAN, Latin America and Africa all reached record highs for the same period," Lyu said. "China's vast market continued to offer 'China opportunities' to the world."

On the export side, mechanical and electrical products played a prominent role with a 25.2 percent increase over the period, accounting for 64.7 percent of total exports, up 3.9 percentage points from a year earlier.

Smart and green products were among the fastest-growing categories. Exports of integrated circuits and memory components surged 101.9 percent and 132.5 percent, respectively, while 3D printers, digital cameras and industrial robots rose 104.8 percent, 41.4 percent and 17.8 percent.

Exports of China's "new three" -- electric vehicles, photovoltaic products and lithium batteries -- grew 46.5 percent, electric motorcycles and bicycles rose 33.3 percent, and wind turbines and their components gained 19.7 percent.

By trading partner, China's trade with ASEAN grew 24.2 percent in the first 10 months, while trade with the European Union rose 8.5 percent and trade with the United States expanded 6.3 percent. Trade with Belt and Road participating countries grew 18.5 percent over the same period.

Source: Xinhua 2026-11-10 14:30:45

Major east China port handles over 40 million TEUs for second year

2026-11-10T04:44:28.613-08:00

(Xinhua) Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in east China's Zhejiang Province has handled more than 40 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) so far this year, marking the second consecutive year it has surpassed the milestone, port officials said Tuesday.

The port, the world's busiest by cargo throughput, reached the threshold 22 days earlier than last year, according to Ningbo-Zhoushan Port Co., Ltd.

China's foreign trade in goods totaled 39.94 trillion yuan (about 5.95 trillion U.S. dollars) in the first three quarters of 2026, up 18.8 percent year on year. Expanding trade and a shift toward higher-value exports have brought more cargo to the port while increasing demand for faster, more reliable transport links, a company official said.

Ningbo-Zhoushan Port has expanded its inland service network, with 115 sea-rail intermodal routes reaching 71 cities in 16 provincial-level regions. The port's sea-rail freight volume has exceeded 1.8 million TEUs so far this year.

It operates more than 310 container shipping routes, connecting with over 700 ports in more than 200 countries and regions, the official said.

The China-Europe Arctic container express route entered regular operation this year and completed eight voyages during the navigation season. The route connects Ningbo-Zhoushan Port with major European ports via the Northeast Passage and takes about 20 days, nearly half the time required by the traditional Suez Canal route.

To handle growing volumes, the port has upgraded infrastructure, including deep-water shorelines, specialized berths and cargo collection and distribution facilities, the official said.

In September, the port's average daily container handling volume exceeded 140,000 TEUs, while monthly throughput reached a record 4.27 million TEUs.

Through coordination with customs, maritime authorities, border inspection agencies and shipping companies, the port has continued to reduce container ships' non-operating time, the official added.

In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan Port handled more than 1.4 billion tons of cargo, ranking first globally for the 17th consecutive year.

Source: Xinhua 2026-11-10 16:40:30

China's tariff move seen as stability boost

2026-11-10T04:43:42.411-08:00

(China Daily) China's decision to extend the suspension of additional tariffs on goods from the United States is seen to be conducive to stabilizing bilateral trade ties, improving business confidence and providing greater predictability for companies navigating an uncertain global economic environment, analysts and business executives said.

The Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council has announced that China will extend the suspension of an additional 24 percent tariff on US imports for two months, starting on Tuesday afternoon, while maintaining a 10 percent additional tariff.

At the same time, the commission said China has noted repeated US statements about plans to replace tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which were struck down by the US Supreme Court, with tariffs under Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974. China will closely monitor subsequent US measures and adjust its tariff countermeasures accordingly, it added.

Furthermore, the Ministry of Commerce announced on Monday that China will extend by another two months, starting on Tuesday, the suspension of measures against 11 US entities placed on its unreliable entity list in April 2025. Export restrictions on dual-use items involving 16 other US entities will remain suspended for two more months.

Chinese companies seeking to conduct business with the 11 entities can apply for approval, while exporters seeking to supply dual-use items to the 16 entities must obtain licenses from the ministry. Applications meeting regulatory requirements will be approved, said a ministry spokesperson.

Fu Suixin, an associate researcher at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences' Institute of American Studies, said greater tariff and trade policy stability would allow businesses on both sides to make investment and sourcing decisions with more confidence, amid global supply chain adjustments, volatile energy costs and changing trade policies.

Zhao Minghao, a professor and deputy director of Fudan University's Center for American Studies in Shanghai, said amid persistent differences over trade and technology, sustained high-level dialogue and effective communication mechanisms could help China and the US manage disputes and maintain more predictable economic ties.

Despite persistent trade tensions, China-US trade in goods grew 4.1 percent year-on-year to 3.18 trillion yuan ($476.5 billion) in the first three quarters of 2026, data from the General Administration of Customs showed.

Wang Ruibin, chairman of Ningbo Sibranch Microelectronics Technology Co, a semiconductor silicon wafer processor based in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, said the duty adjustments and reciprocal tariff reductions can provide greater pricing certainty for businesses in both China and the US.

The company imported nearly 4 million yuan worth of silicon wafers in the first 10 months of 2026, up 30 percent year-on-year, according to Ningbo Customs.

"US-made products account for nearly 60 percent of our silicon wafer imports, and our finished products are mainly exported to the US, Vietnam and Malaysia," Wang said.

For US companies operating in China, bilateral economic ties extend well beyond tariffs.

Speaking at his company's booth at the 9th China International Import Expo, which runs through Tuesday in Shanghai, Jeffery Fay, senior vice-president of global product development and consumer strategy at US audio technology company Harman International, said China remains central to the group's global strategy, serving as both a major consumer market and a hub for technological innovation.

With 5,200 employees and four research and development centers in China, Harman benefits from the country's advanced manufacturing capabilities and extensive supply chain network, helping the company expand across the Asia-Pacific region and serve customers worldwide, said Fay, who has been based in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, for three years.

Christopher Eck, director of the Indiana Soybean Alliance, said that greater predictability in Chinese purchases is welcomed by US farmers grappling with rising production costs, offering an encouraging sign for bilateral agricultural trade.

Source: China Daily by Zhong Nan | Updated: 2026-11-09 22:59

Second Canada–China Economic and Financial Strategic Dialogue concludes

2026-11-10T04:40:18.338-08:00

(China Daily) The Second Canada–China Economic and Financial Strategic Dialogue (EFSD) was held in Vancouver on Sunday and Monday, the Chinese Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday.

According to the joint factsheet published on the ministry's website following the dialogue, the two sides agreed to enhance financial sector cooperation, including on financial services market access, and foster engagement between capital market and financial regulatory authorities.

Financial regulatory authorities and central banks from both countries also signed the Cooperation Agreement for the Financial Regulatory and Supervisory Dialogue and the Terms of Reference for the Financial Working Group, respectively.

During the dialogue, the two sides exchanged views on the global economic outlook as well as macroeconomic situations and policies in their respective countries, the factsheet noted.

They agreed to deepen cooperation under multilateral mechanisms, and within the frameworks of international financial institutions, including multilateral development banks, to improve global economic governance, it added.

Both sides reaffirmed their support for multilateralism and a transparent and predictable environment for trade and investment. They also welcomed the implementation of the bilateral currency swap arrangement and the positive progress made in recent bilateral economic and trade consultations, the document said.

The two sides said they looked forward to the next EFSD being held in China.

Chinese Vice-Minister of Finance Liao Min and Patrick Halley, assistant deputy minister for international trade and finance at Canada's Department of Finance, signed the MOU on Cooperation between Finance Ministries on Nov 8, China's Ministry of Finance said in a separate statement.

Source: China Daily by Tan Guoling | Updated: 2026-11-10 14:26

Former Shenzhen political adviser indicted on bribery charges

2026-11-10T04:26:34.484-08:00

(China Daily) Dai Beifang, a former senior political adviser in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, has been indicted on bribery charges, the Supreme People's Procuratorate said on Tuesday.

The first branch of the Hainan Provincial People's Procuratorate recently filed an indictment against Dai, former chairman of the Shenzhen Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, with the First Intermediate People's Court of Hainan province following an investigation by the National Commission of Supervision, according to the top procuratorate.

The Supreme People's Procuratorate had ordered Dai's arrest on suspicion of accepting bribes and designated the Hainan procuratorial branch to handle the prosecution.

Prosecutors alleged that Dai had taken advantage of his positions, including Party secretary of Shenzhen's Yantian district, a member of the Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China Shenzhen Municipal Committee and its secretary-general, head of the committee's Organization Department, deputy Party secretary of Shenzhen, and Party secretary and chairman of the city's political advisory body, to seek benefits for others and illegally accept money and valuables in an exceptionally large amount.

Prosecutors said Dai should be held criminally responsible for accepting bribes. During their review of the case for prosecution, they informed him of his legal rights, questioned him and heard from his defense counsel.

Dai, 70, a native of Huizhou, Guangdong province, began his career in 1973 and joined the CPC in 1975.

He spent much of his career in Shenzhen, holding several senior positions before serving as chairman of the Shenzhen Municipal Committee of the CPPCC from 2015 to 2020.

Dai was placed under investigation in December 2025 and expelled from the CPC in June 2026. He also had his benefits revoked in accordance with relevant regulations.

An investigation found that Dai had obstructed organizational investigations, improperly accepted gifts and banquets, and used his influence to seek benefits for others in personnel appointments.

He had also abused his authority to benefit relatives and failed to properly oversee and discipline his family members.

The authorities said Dai had also used his positions to help others secure business opportunities and project contracts in exchange for substantial bribes.

Source: China Daily by Yang Zekun Updated: 2026-11-10 12:28

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun’s Regular Press Conference on November 10, 2026

2026-11-10T04:23:16.168-08:00

China News Service: Zoo Atlanta has held the inauguration of the new panda grove, marking the public debut of giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang. Does China have any comment?

Guo Jiakun: On September 24, during his state visit to the United States, President Xi Jinping announced that two giant pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, would soon find their new home in Zoo Atlanta, which was warmly welcomed by people in the U.S. On September 27 local time, the two pandas arrived in Atlanta. We are happy to see that the duo have recently made their public debut, bringing great joy to the local people and strengthening the bonds of friendship between the Chinese and American peoples.

The giant panda is China’s national treasure and an envoy of friendship. To ensure the pair’s health and safety as well as smooth journey and adaptation to the new environment, thorough preparations have been made in strict accordance with the requirements and technical standards for international giant panda conservation cooperation. We believe this new panda cooperation will benefit the protection of giant pandas and other endangered species, global biodiversity conservation, and people-to-people friendship between China and the U.S.

AFP: This is a question regarding the allegations that tech executive Alice Huang was working for Chinese intelligence as she had a close relationship with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang. So my question is, does the Chinese leader plan to address these spying allegations with Donald Trump?

Guo Jiakun: On the meeting between Chinese and U.S. presidents, the two sides are in communication regarding interactions between the two heads of state within the year.

On the so-called “Chinese spy,” we’ve stated China’s position on multiple occasions.

Bloomberg: Could the foreign ministry confirm whether Alice Huang is a Chinese citizen and what her current whereabouts are?

Guo Jiakun: We responded to that yesterday. The “Chinese spy” allegation is purely unsubstantiated and directed at smearing China.

AFP: According to reports by the Wall Street Journal, the Chinese leader would not be willing to participate in a trilateral with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of APEC if the talks allow for open discussion of issues including nuclear arms control, as opposed to determining the outcomes ahead of time. Would China like to comment and what are China’s hopes for the trilateral meeting?

Guo Jiakun: China is in communication with relevant parties regarding a meeting between the three heads of state. As to your specific question, I have no information to offer at the moment.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Updated: November 10, 2026 17:42

Chinese envoy urges action on Ukraine peace talks

2026-11-10T04:19:43.009-08:00

(China Daily) A Chinese envoy to the United Nations on Monday called on parties concerned to seize the opportunity for peace talks and work toward a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis, as Russia, Ukraine and the United States prepare for a new round of trilateral negotiations.

"The Ukraine issue is approaching a critical moment for a negotiated settlement, and the international community's calls for peace and its encouragement of peace talks are growing ever stronger," Sun Lei, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, told a UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.

Sun said recent engagements among key stakeholders have sent positive signals, adding that China supports efforts conducive to peace and hopes the parties will maintain the positive momentum toward an early political settlement.

"We must strengthen the will for peace and seize the window of opportunity for peace talks," Sun said.

He noted that the parties have recently expressed their views on achieving a political settlement, while the international community has undertaken extensive diplomatic efforts to promote negotiations.

"The parties concerned should demonstrate political will, maintain contact and communication, build consensus step by step, and work together toward a comprehensive, durable and binding peace agreement," he said.

Sun's remarks came ahead of a new round of trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States, scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates.

Ukraine's negotiating delegation departed for Abu Dhabi on Monday, according to Rustem Umerov, head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, Xinhua reported.

Representatives from the UK, France, Germany and Italy, along with officials from NATO and the European Commission, also are expected to be present in Abu Dhabi, where Ukraine plans to hold separate coordination meetings with European partners, Umerov said.

The negotiations will mark the first trilateral meeting involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States since February.

On the humanitarian situation, Sun called for efforts to de-escalate tensions and protect civilians, noting recent prisoner exchanges and a localized humanitarian ceasefire that allowed civilians to evacuate frontline areas and receive assistance.

"We call on the parties to put people's lives first, exercise calm and restraint, and effectively protect civilians and civilian infrastructure, especially women, children and other victims of the conflict," he said.

Sun also urged intensified humanitarian relief efforts and called on the parties to ensure proper treatment of prisoners of war and detained persons in accordance with applicable international law.

Addressing the prospects for lasting peace, Sun stressed the need to tackle the underlying causes of the crisis.

"There are no winners in conflict and war," he said.

"The parties concerned should draw lessons from this crisis, uphold the principle that security is indivisible, attach importance to and properly address each other's legitimate security concerns, especially the root causes of the conflict, and build a balanced, effective and sustainable regional security architecture," he added.

Reaffirming China's consistent position on Ukraine, Sun said Beijing has maintained close communication with Russia, Ukraine and other parties, has conducted shuttle diplomacy, and worked to create conditions for peace talks.

"China stands ready to work with the international community and continue to make unremitting efforts toward an early ceasefire and cessation of hostilities and lasting peace and stability in the region," he said.

Source: China Daily by Minlu Zhang at the United Nations Published: 21:14, November 9, 2026

China hands over remains of U.S. airmen found along WWII Hump Route

2026-11-10T04:15:13.069-08:00

(Xinhua) The Chinese and U.S. militaries on Tuesday held a ceremony in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, where China handed over the remains of U.S. airmen who aided China's resistance against Japanese aggression during World War II (WWII), according to China's Ministry of National Defense.

The remains were recovered in areas along the Hump Route, a vital air corridor over the Himalayas that became a wartime lifeline for China. From 1942 to 1945, the route served as a key channel for Allied supplies to support China's resistance against Japanese aggression.

Source: Xinhua 2026-11-10 11:24:15

China's CPI up 0.7 pct in October

2026-11-09T05:40:28.823-08:00

(Xinhua) China's consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, rose 0.7 percent year on year in October, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Monday.

On a monthly basis, the CPI was unchanged, according to the NBS. In the first 10 months of 2026, consumer prices rose 0.9 percent from a year earlier.

The year-on-year increase in October was mainly driven by higher non-food prices, which rose 1.5 percent, while food prices fell 2.9 percent, weighing on overall inflation.

Food, tobacco, alcohol and dining out prices declined 1.6 percent year on year, dragging down the CPI by 0.48 percentage points. Fresh vegetable prices dropped 16.9 percent and pork prices fell 8.6 percent, while egg prices rose 10.1 percent.

Among the other seven categories, six saw year-on-year price increases and one saw a decline. Transportation and communication prices led the gains with a 5.5 percent increase, followed by health care at 2.4 percent and other supplies and services at 1.8 percent. Housing-related costs fell 0.3 percent.

On a month-on-month basis, food, tobacco, alcohol and dining out prices fell 0.5 percent, dragging down the CPI by 0.16 percentage points. Transportation and communication, education, culture and recreation, and health care prices rose 1.0 percent, 0.3 percent and 0.1 percent, respectively.

Source: Xinhua 2026-11-09 12:21:30

China's PPI continues monthly rise on higher energy prices

2026-11-09T05:37:17.559-08:00

(Xinhua) China's producer price index (PPI) continued to rise month on month in October, mainly driven by higher energy prices, although the pace of growth moderated from September, official data showed Monday.

The PPI, which measures costs for goods at the factory gate, rose 0.7 percent month on month, with the growth rate narrowing by 0.5 percentage points from September, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

Higher international energy prices, seasonal demand for heating fuels, and growing demand from artificial intelligence (AI) drove up prices in certain sectors, NBS statistician Dong Lijuan said.

In the energy sector, rising international prices pushed up domestic prices in petroleum and natural gas extraction and coal mining and washing by 6 percent and 2.7 percent, respectively, from the previous month.

Driven by higher upstream energy costs and stronger demand for coal and natural gas ahead of the winter heating season, prices in refined petroleum product manufacturing and organic chemical raw material manufacturing both rose 6.8 percent, while those in coal processing, as well as gas production and supply increased 3.2 percent and 1.5 percent, respectively.

Together, the six industries contributed approximately 0.61 percentage points to the monthly PPI increase, accounting for more than 80 percent of the overall rise.

Meanwhile, orderly capacity adjustments improved supply-demand conditions in some industries. Prices in non-metallic mineral products manufacturing rose 0.8 percent, while those in automobile manufacturing remained unchanged after three consecutive months of declines.

Rapid AI development also boosted demand and prices in related manufacturing sectors. Prices in electrical machinery and equipment manufacturing, and computer, communications and other electronic equipment manufacturing both edged up 0.1 percent.

Consumer goods manufacturing prices remained broadly stable amid ample supply and steady demand.

Prices in the textile industry and the agricultural and sideline products processing rose 0.2 percent and 0.1 percent, respectively, while those in paper and paper products manufacturing, and liquor, beverage and refined tea manufacturing fell 0.4 percent and 0.1 percent. Prices in furniture manufacturing and tobacco products manufacturing remained unchanged.

Source: Xinhua 2026-11-09 14:40:30

China ramps up gold purchases, posting the biggest increase in 3 years

2026-11-09T05:30:39.274-08:00

(China Daily) China's central bank ramped up its gold purchases for the eighth straight month in October, posting the biggest monthly increase in its official gold reserves in over three years, official data showed on Saturday.

The country's official gold reserves rose by 830,000 ounces to 78.3 million ounces as of the end of October, marking the 24th consecutive month of purchases, according to the People's Bank of China.

The latest increase was the largest since September 2023, when reserves rose by 840,000 ounces, market tracker Wind Info said.

The central bank has accelerated the pace of its gold purchases for the eighth straight month this year, exceeding its buying from 740,000 ounces in September and 650,000 ounces in August as gold prices fell in October.

Despite the increase, the share of gold reserves in China's official international reserves fell by 0.5 percentage points from the previous month to about 7.9 percent as of the end of October, mainly due to the decline in international gold prices, Wang Qing, chief macroeconomic analyst at Orient Golden Credit Rating International, said.

By the end of 2025, gold accounted for 27 percent of total reserve assets held by central banks worldwide, indicating that China's current share of gold in its reserves remains significantly below the global average, leaving considerable room for further accumulation, Wang said.

Meanwhile, China's foreign exchange reserves stood at $3.4052 trillion at the end of October, up $4.9 billion, or 0.14 percent, from a month earlier, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange said on Saturday.

SAFE attributed the increase to the combined effects of currency translation and changes in asset prices, as the US dollar index rose while prices of major global financial assets registered a mixed performance during the month.

China's economy remained broadly stable with high-quality development advancing, supporting the overall stability of foreign exchange reserves, SAFE said.

Source: China Daily by Zhou Lanxu | Updated: 2026-11-07 19:10

China to extend suspension of 24% additional tariffs on US goods

2026-11-09T05:24:06.119-08:00

(China Daily) China will extend the suspension of an additional 24 percent tariff on imports from the United States for another two months, while maintaining a 10 percent tariff, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council announced on Monday.

The adjustment will take effect from 01:01 pm on Tuesday, according to a statement released by the commission.

The move is aimed at implementing the consensus reached during the Washington meeting between the heads of state of China and the US, the statement said.

The decision, approved by the State Council, follows relevant Chinese laws and regulations, as well as fundamental principles of international law, the statement added.

The adjustment applies to additional tariffs imposed under a previous announcement issued by the commission in 2025.

Source: China Daily by Zhong Nan | Updated: 2026-11-09 13:34

China extends suspension of special port fees on US-linked vessels

2026-11-09T05:23:47.635-08:00

(China Daily) China will extend the suspension of special port fees on US-linked vessels and a related investigation into the impact on the security and development interests of its shipping and shipbuilding industries until Jan 10, 2027, the Ministry of Transport said on Monday.

The decision, approved by the State Council, China's Cabinet, is aimed at implementing the outcomes of the eighth round of China-US economic and trade consultations, according to a ministry statement.

The extension covers three measures introduced in October 2025: the imposition of special port fees on US-linked vessels, the rules governing their collection, and an investigation into the impact on the security and development interests of China's shipping, shipbuilding and related industrial and supply chains.

China initially introduced the port fees in response to US measures targeting Chinese-owned, operated and built vessels under a Section 301 investigation into China's maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors.

Under the original rules, vessels owned or operated by US entities, those flying the US flag, and those built in the United States were among those subject to additional charges when calling at Chinese ports. The fees took effect on Oct 14, 2025, at an initial rate of 400 yuan ($60) per net ton, with increases scheduled in subsequent years.

China suspended the measures for one year beginning Nov 10, 2025, following China-US economic and trade consultations in Kuala Lumpur. The suspension was implemented in coordination with Washington's suspension of its corresponding maritime measures.

The latest announcement extends the suspension by another two months, following further bilateral trade consultations.

The Office of the US Trade Representative has also announced a further two-month suspension of its Section 301 actions targeting China's maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors. The suspension will remain in effect through 11:59 pm Eastern time on Jan 9, 2027.

Source: China Daily by Yang Zekun Published: 00:07, November 9, 2026

China to extend suspension of measures against unreliable US entities

2026-11-09T05:23:31.144-08:00

(China Daily) China will extend the suspension of measures against 11 United States entities placed on its unreliable entity list in April 2025 by another two months, starting Tuesday, the Ministry of Commerce announced on Monday.

In a separate announcement, the ministry said export restrictions on dual-use items involving 16 other US entities introduced last year will also remain suspended for another two months.

A ministry spokesperson said these extensions are intended to implement the consensus reached during the eighth round of China-US economic and trade consultations, held in New York and Washington, DC, in September.

Chinese companies seeking to conduct business with the 11 US entities may apply for approval, while exporters seeking to supply dual-use items to the 16 US entities must obtain licenses from the ministry. Applications meeting regulatory requirements will be approved, according to the announcements.

Source: China Daily by Zhong Nan | Updated: 2026-11-09 17:41

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun’s Regular Press Conference on November 9, 2026

2026-11-09T05:09:16.830-08:00

Special Envoy of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and the Cuban Government, Member of the Political Bureau of the PCC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla will pay an official visit to China from November 10 to 13.

At the invitation of Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi, Slovakia’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Juraj Blanár will visit China from November 10 to 11.

Xinhua News Agency: According to reports, a Pakistani astronaut will join the Shenzhou XXIV mission crew as payload specialist and complete a short orbital flight before returning to Earth with the Shenzhou XXIII spaceship. I wonder if you have any comment on this?

Guo Jiakun: Exploration of the vast universe and peaceful use of outer space are humanity’s shared pursuit and bear on the welfare of all peoples. China advocates the peaceful use of outer space, engages in active international space cooperation, and promotes the building of a community with a shared future in the domain of outer space.

China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperative partners. Having the Pakistani astronaut on board China’s spaceships will mark the first ever joint mission of Chinese and foreign astronauts in the history of China’s manned space program. The Pakistani astronaut will be the first foreign astronaut to step into China’s space station. This is yet another key outcome of bilateral cooperation as we mark the 75th anniversary of China-Pakistan diplomatic ties. We stand ready to work with the Pakistani side to carry forward our traditional friendship, deepen cooperation in space and other fields, and bring bilateral relations to new heights.

CCTV: Can you provide more details about the visit by Special Envoy of the PCC and Government of Cuba, Member of the Political Bureau of the PCC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla?

Guo Jiakun: China and Cuba are good friends, good comrades and good brothers. The upcoming visit by Special Envoy Rodríguez speaks volumes about the high political mutual trust between our two countries. China attaches great importance to this visit. We look forward to an in-depth exchange of views on China-Cuba relations and issues of mutual interest, and will work with the Cuban side to further implement the important common understandings reached between our two leaders, strengthen communication and coordination, deepen exchanges and cooperation across the board, and continue building a China-Cuba community with a shared future.

AFP: Chip giant NVIDIA’s board has opened a probe into Jensen Huang after he acknowledged an affair with a woman U.S. officials say was working for Chinese intelligence. This comes after reports from The New York Times and the Financial Times linking Jensen Huang to a Chinese citizen and tech executive. Can the Chinese foreign ministry comment on this? (Similar question from NBC)

Guo Jiakun: We responded to that last week. The “Chinese spy” allegation is purely unsubstantiated and directed at smearing China.

Beijing Youth Daily: To follow up on the announcement of Slovak Foreign Minister Blanár’s visit to China, how does China view its relations with Slovakia? What’s China’s expectation of this visit?

Guo Jiakun: China and Slovakia enjoy traditional friendship. In recent years, under the strategic guidance of the leaders of the two countries, China-Slovakia relations have made marked progress. In particular, since China-Slovakia strategic partnership was established in 2024, solid progress has been made in deepening exchanges and cooperation in various fields. In July this year, Slovak President Pellegrini paid a state visit to China. President Xi Jinping held talks with him to jointly draw a blueprint for the future development of bilateral relations. China will work with Slovakia to carry forward traditional friendship, deepen political mutual trust, expand practical cooperation, strive for solid progress in advancing high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and cooperation between China and Central and Eastern European countries, and sustain the strong momentum of bilateral relations.

AFP: U.S. President Donald Trump said he would likely be meeting with the leaders of Russia and China next week in Shenzhen to discuss ending the Iran war as well as other topics like denuclearization. Can the foreign ministry comment on this or offer us any additional details on the agenda of the meeting with Trump and Putin?

Guo Jiakun: China maintains communication with the relevant parties on the meeting between the three presidents. As for your specific question, I have no information to offer at the moment.

CGTN: Austrian Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker recently paid an official visit to China. How does China see the outcomes of the visit and how do you envision the future development of China-Austria relations?

Guo Jiakun: This year marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Austria. As a highlight in the commemoration program, Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker paid a successful visit to China and attended the ninth China International Import Expo. During Chancellor Stocker’s stay in Beijing, President Xi Jinping met with him and Premier Li Qiang and Chairman of the NPC Standing Committee Zhao Leji held talks and met with him respectively.

The leaders had in-depth exchanges of views on bilateral ties and China-EU relations as well as international and regional issues of mutual interest. Both sides agreed to carry forward the traditional friendship between the two countries, respect each other’s core interests, sustain the positive momentum in high-level exchanges, deepen mutually beneficial practical cooperation in such fields as economy, trade, culture, science and technology and at the sub-national level on the basis of mutual trust, and strengthen coordination at the UN Security Council and other multilateral platforms to jointly support multilateralism.

During the visit, Premier Li and Chancellor Stocker witnessed the signing of three documents on cooperation in economy, trade, social security and other areas, which serves to consolidate the foundation of bilateral ties and illustrate what can be achieved if China and the EU see each other as partners and tap into the potential for cooperation.

The Paper: We noticed that the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress decided at its 25th Meeting to ratify the Agreement on the Establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO). Could you share more information on that?

Guo Jiakun: In July this year, at the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, President Xi Jinping announced that WAICO had come into being. The initiative has received positive response from the international community, with 38 countries as the founding members.

As the initiator and the host country of WAICO, China is now taking the lead to ratify the Agreement on the Establishment of WAICO. That demonstrates China’s genuine aspiration and firm commitment to getting the organization up and running. Guided by the vision of extensive consultation and joint contribution for shared benefit, China will make continuous efforts to promote the physical operation of WAICO, and focus on the practical cooperation and capacity building in the Global South, so that all countries can share the opportunities and dividends brought by AI. We welcome and expect more countries to join WAICO, to promote global AI development for good and for all, and to jointly build a just and equitable global AI governance system.

AFP: Reuters reported that about 600,000 of NVIDIA’s advanced AI chips are stored in Hong Kong. The chips are awaiting shipment to mainland China as Beijing withholds approval for large scale imports despite demand from tech firms. Does the foreign ministry have a comment on this report?

Guo Jiakun: China’s position on the U.S. export of chips to China is consistent. For anything specific, I’d refer you to competent authorities.

RIA Novosti: Earlier, Washington Post columnist David Ignatius reported citing sources, that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has asked China to help bring an end to the conflict with Iran. Could you please confirm this?

Guo Jiakun: To prolong the conflict between the U.S. and Iran does not serve the common interest of the parties concerned and the international community. Relevant parties should stick to peace, resolve disputes through dialogue and negotiation, and restore peace and tranquility in the Middle East and Gulf region at an early date.

Bloomberg: Jensen Huang has been an advocate for looser policy and selling more chips to China. And the Democrats have also just won the Congress and may have a different approach to tech curbs. How will China respond if the U.S. pushes for tighter tech curbs, including on chips?

Guo Jiakun: As I just said, China’s position on the U.S. export of chips to China is consistent. For anything specific, I’d refer you to competent authorities.

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The following question was raised by Reuters after the press conference: Taiwan’s so-called “foreign affairs office” announced on November 6 the closure of the “Taipei Economic Office” in Port Moresby, and that “no new spot contracts” for the purchases of liquefied natural gas will be signed with Papua New Guinea. Taiwan also said that Papua New Guinea renewed its unilateral demands for personnel of the “office” to leave the country within a specified timeframe and for the “office” to be shut down. What is China’s comment?

Guo Jiakun: The decision by the government of Papua New Guinea to close the “Taipei Economic Office” in Papua New Guinea once again shows that upholding the one-China principle is where international public opinion trends and the arc of history bends. China appreciates this and will continue working with Papua New Guinea to firmly support each other’s core interests and major concerns. China stands ready to increase imports of liquefied natural gas from Papua New Guinea, deepen cooperation in economy and trade and other areas, and add new dimensions to our comprehensive strategic partnership.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Updated: November 09, 2026 17:50

Taiwan detains a Communist Party leader over alleged Chinese sponsorship in election

2026-11-09T05:03:03.702-08:00

(AP) Authorities in Taiwan detained the leader of the island’s Taiwan People’s Communist Party, accusing him of running as a candidate for borough chief under the direction and sponsorship of China’s Communist Party, local media reported Sunday.

Taiwan is set to hold elections for mayors and local area chiefs on November 28. While the races focus more on livelihood issues, the results could be a good indicator of the popularity of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party under the leadership of Taiwan President Lai Ching-te ahead of the presidential election in 2028.

According to Taiwan’s Central News Agency, prosecutors said in a statement Sunday that an initial investigation showed Taiwan People’s Communist Party chair Lin Te-wang also had directed another party member to run as a candidate for chief in another borough.

Prosecutors also alleged that Lin sought to buy votes by repeatedly recruiting voters to travel to mainland China, where they received hospitality, the report said.

While Lin’s party is not influential on the democratic island, it was not his first legal trouble over his alleged links with China. He and another party leader had faced charges of Chinese infiltration and attempting to influence elections but were found not guilty in 2025, the Taipei Times reported.

Taiwan’s Central News Agency said the prosecutors had received intelligence about foreign interference in the election and summoned 14 people and nine witnesses. After questioning, the government lawyers strongly suspected that Lin and the other party member had committed a crime and were concerned the pair could flee or destroy evidence, so they filed applications to the local courts to detain them and bar them from being visited by others, it said.

The courts ruled in the prosecutors’ favor for Lin but released the other member on a 50,000-Taiwan-dollar ($1,525) bail, the news agency said. The other people summoned were released during the investigation, it added.

China’s Taiwan Affairs Office has not immediately commented.

Beijing views Taiwan as a breakaway province to be retaken by force if necessary, and claims of China’s meddling are common in Taiwanese elections.

China and Taiwan have been governed separately since 1949 when the Chinese Communist Party rose to power in Beijing following a civil war. Defeated Nationalist Party forces fled to Taiwan, which later transitioned from martial law to multiparty democracy.

Source: Associated Press by Taijing Wu and Kanis Leung Updated 12:24 AM PST, November 8, 2026

Xi congratulates Iotova on election as Bulgarian president

2026-11-09T04:58:37.088-08:00

(Xinhua) Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended congratulations to Iliana Iotova on her election as president of Bulgaria.

In a message on Friday, Xi noted that Bulgaria was the second country in the world to establish diplomatic ties with the People's Republic of China, and that mutual respect, equality, and mutual benefit and win-win results have been hallmarks of the bilateral relations.

In recent years, the two countries have been steadily advancing exchanges and cooperation at all levels and across all fields, while their strategic partnership has continued to deepen, said Xi.

Xi also said that he attaches great importance to the development of the China-Bulgaria ties.

He pledged to work with Iotova to guide the two countries as they march together along their respective paths to development and revitalization, build an even more positive, practical and dynamic bilateral relationship, and thereby bring greater benefits to the two peoples.

Source: Xinhua 2026-11-09 15:57:30

Chinese trade powerhouse province posts record quarterly foreign trade performance

2026-11-08T05:53:57.520-08:00

(Xinhua) The southern Chinese province of Guangdong, a manufacturing hub and trade powerhouse, saw its quarterly foreign trade exceed 3 trillion yuan (about 446 billion U.S. dollars) for the first time in the third quarter of 2026, underscoring the resilience of China's foreign trade amid global headwinds.

In the third quarter, Guangdong's trade value hit a record high of 3.23 trillion yuan, accelerating to 31.3 percent year-on-year growth from 19.3 percent in the first quarter and 22 percent in the second, marking a steady quarterly pickup, according to the data released on Monday by the Guangdong Sub-administration of the General Administration of Customs (GAC).

It also marked the 13th consecutive quarter of year-on-year growth in the province.

Foreign trade in September reached 1.18 trillion yuan, soaring 45.7 percent and marking the largest single-month increase in five years. Monthly trade, meanwhile, has remained above the 1-trillion-yuan mark for four straight months since June.

In the first nine months of this year, Guangdong's imports and exports rose 24.5 percent year on year to 8.72 trillion yuan.

The province's trade diversification deepened, with imports and exports expanding to more than 160 countries and regions. Trade with Belt and Road partners reached 3.2 trillion yuan, up 18.2 percent, while trade with other APEC economies climbed 26.4 percent to 5.74 trillion yuan.

Trade composition improved as imports outpaced exports in growth by 28.3 percentage points, pointing to a more balanced trade structure. High-tech exports emerged as a key growth engine in the province, with advanced manufacturing products totaling 1.1 trillion yuan in outbound shipments, surging 33 percent. Exports of specialized equipment, integrated circuits, computer parts, lithium batteries and electric vehicles all posted strong gains. Imports of integrated circuits and computer components also surged.

An official with the GAC Guangdong Sub-administration said that the scale, structure and quality of Guangdong's foreign trade have all improved this year, reflecting sound development momentum.

The data came as China's foreign trade maintained solid momentum in the first three quarters of 2026. The country's total imports and exports rose 18.8 percent year on year to 39.94 trillion yuan in the January-September period, the GAC noted.

Source: Xinhua 2026-10-19 16:15:15

Guangdong-APEC trade tops $850 billion in first three quarters of 2026

2026-11-08T05:52:39.630-08:00

(China Daily) Guangdong province showed a remarkable increase in trade with APEC members in the first three quarters of the year, posting 5.74 trillion yuan ($856.73 billion) in imports and exports over the period, a year-on-year increase of 26.4 percent.

Bi Kexin, deputy director of Guangdong Customs, shared the latest numbers at a press conference in the provincial capital of Guangzhou.

The growth with the APEC economies outpaced the province's overall foreign trade by 1.9 percentage points, driving 17.1 percentage points of provincial foreign trade growth and making up 65.9 percent of total trade. Imports and exports with 15 member economies, such as China's Hong Kong and Taiwan regions, the US, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Canada, all achieved double-digit growth.

Thus far, the APEC "China Year" has helped Guangdong's exports to other APEC economies hit 3.33 trillion yuan, up 18.2 percent year-on-year, Bi said. Mechanical and electrical product exports reached 2.33 trillion yuan, growing 20.6 percent and representing 70 percent of Guangdong's exports to APEC economies.

Exports of high-end manufactured items surged, including integrated circuits (61.6 percent) and industrial robots (26.6 percent). Lithium batteries and electric vehicles grew by 11.9 percent and 18.6 percent, respectively. At the same time, imports of integrated circuits and computer parts from other APEC economies climbed 48.4 percent and 77.9 percent, respectively.

Bi promised that Guangdong Customs would continue refining supervision approaches and upgrading services to facilitate growth and lend customs support for an open, innovative, and cooperative Asia-Pacific community in the months to come.

Shenzhen is set to host the APEC meeting in November.

Source: By Zheng Caixiong in Guangzhou | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-10-19 15:24

Xinjiang reports broad economic improvement

2026-11-08T05:51:36.834-08:00

(China Daily) The Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region reported a GDP of 1.64 trillion yuan ($246.39 billion) for the first three quarters of the year, an increase of 4.2 percent year-on-year, its Bureau of Statistics reported.

The value added for primary industries was 209.18 billion yuan, up by 4.5 percent. Secondary industry GDP rose by 627.66 billion yuan, also up 4.5 percent, while tertiary industries rose 806.22 billion yuan, up 3.9 percent.

Across Xinjiang, industrial enterprises with annual revenues of 20 million yuan or more saw an 8.0 percent year-on-year increase in value added, 2.7 percentage points above the national average. The mining and manufacturing sector grew by 5.3 percent, while the electricity, heat, gas and water supply sector rose by 17.6 percent.

The value added in State-holding enterprises increased 8.6 percent year-on-year, and private enterprises rose 1.4 percent.

Energy supply has been robustly guaranteed, with the value added for petroleum and chemical industries above designated size growing respectively by 4.3 percent and 9.3 percent year-on-year. The nonferrous metals industry rose by 9.6 percent, the power industry rose 18.8 percent and the coal industry was up 3.4 percent.

Fixed asset investment — excluding rural households — fell by 8.8 percent year-on-year, although the decline narrowed by 2.5 percentage points from the first half of the year.

Infrastructure investment rose 1.5 percent, making up 24 percent of Xinjiang's total investment, while manufacturing investment grew 6.4 percent, accounting for 33.1 percent of the region's industrial investment. High-tech service investment accelerated, growing by 10 percent year-on-year.

New investments in computing power and next-generation communications networks are driving rapid growth. Investment in information transmission, computer services and software grew by 19.4 percent, with information transmission more than doubling and internet-related services growing by 27.9 percent.

Clean energy generation from hydropower, wind and solar by industrial enterprises above designated size reached 176.2 billion kWh, up 27.3 percent year-on-year, accounting for 38.2 percent of total power generation by industrial enterprises above designated size. Wind and solar power generation were both up — wind by 37 percent and solar by 36.6 percent.

Wei Hong, deputy director of the bureau, said at a news conference in Urumqi on Monday that Xinjiang's economy maintained steady and positive momentum in the first three quarters, with positive changes in major indicators and progress in high-quality development.

She called for more efforts to boost demand and consolidate the region's foundation for sustained economic improvement.

Source: China Daily by Fang Aiqing and Mao Weihua | Updated: 2026-10-26 19:57

New growth drivers sharpen Shanghai's economic resilience

2026-11-08T05:50:22.940-08:00

(China Daily) Ongoing industrial restructuring has helped Shanghai's GDP grow by 5.5 percent year-on-year in the first three quarters to 4.33 trillion yuan ($648.6 billion), outperforming expectations and the national average, according to the data released by the Municipal Bureau of Statistics.

The added value of the city's secondary industry rose 4.6 percent, with industrial value-added growing 5.5 percent.

While traditional advanced manufacturing — such as rail, ship, aerospace, and other transport equipment — continued to report strong year-on-year growth of 13.3 percent, output of the three pioneering industries — integrated circuits, artificial intelligence and biomedicine — surged 17.1 percent. Furthermore, the output of AI spiked 24.8 percent, IC jumped 23.4 percent, and biomedicine rose 7.9 percent.

Strategic emerging industries saw their output rise 9.3 percent from a year earlier, with new-energy vehicles soaring 26.7 percent and new energy up 15.8 percent. Output of service robots and industrial robots rose 27.3 percent and 23.1 percent, respectively.

Services are moving up the value chain. The added value of the tertiary sector increased by 5.7 percent. Finance, which is one of Shanghai's major strengths, grew 9.5 percent from a year earlier. By the end of September, turnover of the city's securities brokerage outlets spiked 70.3 percent year-on-year, continuing to outpace the national average.

The added value of information transmission, software, and IT services rose 8.9 percent. Transport, warehousing, and postal services registered year-on-year growth of 6.5 percent.

In the first eight months of the year, revenue generated by Shanghai-based IC design companies surged 32.4 percent. The revenue of information processing and storage support services rose 10.7 percent, and that of digital technology application services grew 11.8 percent.

Professional services also expanded, with advertising, human resources, and legal services revenue up 14.7 percent, 7.7 percent, and 5.7 percent, respectively.

Signs of improvement can be seen on the demand side. While fixed-asset investment climbed 4.3 percent year-on-year, the city's industrial investment jumped 21.9 percent and high-tech investment surged 30.6 percent.

Purchases of equipment and tools — which are indicators of companies' expanded production capabilities — shot up by 54.6 percent, contributing 8.6 percentage points to overall investment growth. Manufacturing investment, infrastructure investment, and high-tech manufacturing investment reported year-on-year increases of 24.4 percent, 23.3 percent, and 34.8 percent, respectively, signaling that resources are flowing toward industrial upgrading and technological innovation.

Despite the external uncertainties and headwinds, Shanghai's foreign trade reached a record high in the first three quarters. Total goods trade rose 17.9 percent to 3.94 trillion yuan, with exports up 22.3 percent to 1.81 trillion yuan and imports up 14.4 percent to 2.13 trillion yuan. High-tech exports grew 33 percent and accounted for nearly 30 percent of total exports. IC exports were up by 29.8 percent and that of medical instruments up 18.3 percent.

Although the city's retail sales fell 1.1 percent in the first nine months, the gauge would still register a 1-percent increase if the sales of automobiles are excluded. On the other hand, culture, sports, and entertainment revenue increased 13.1 percent from a year earlier, pointing to growing service consumption. The number of inbound tourists rose 26.9 percent in the past three quarters. Cultural services revenue grew 24.8 percent and other cultural and arts brokerage revenue jumped 51.1 percent in the first eight months.

Source: By Shi Jing in Shanghai | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-10-22 14:30

China expands foreign business access at world's largest free trade port

2026-11-08T05:49:06.902-08:00

(Xinhua) China has unveiled 16 measures to make it easier for foreign businesses and professionals to operate in the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), the world's largest FTP by area, with new policies covering energy trade, medical services and bonded business operations, according to a government circular made public.

Under the measures, foreign physicians legally licensed to practice medicine overseas may obtain permits to provide clinical diagnosis and treatment services in Hainan for up to three years, with extensions available in accordance with relevant regulations.

More convenient policies regarding work permits and stay and residence will also be introduced for foreign nationals.

The Hainan FTP, located in China's southernmost island province, launched island-wide special customs operations in December 2025, allowing freer entry of overseas goods, expanded zero-tariff coverage and more business-friendly measures as part of China's efforts to promote high-standard opening-up.

Overseas companies will be allowed to use bonded facilities at Hainan's liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving terminals, while the FTP will be supported in conducting LNG futures delivery warehouse operations after LNG futures contracts are launched.

Other measures include promoting offshore trade, expanding the range of products eligible for bonded maintenance, facilitating the entry of eligible bonded remanufactured products into pilot free trade zones on the Chinese mainland, encouraging the use of the yuan in new forms of barter trade, and deepening the FTP's economic and trade cooperation with China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Bonded remanufactured products entering mainland pilot free trade zones will be subject to applicable import tariffs, import-related value-added tax and consumption tax. They must also meet all applicable technical requirements for equivalent new products and relevant regulations on remanufactured products, and be clearly labeled as such.

The circular also calls for improved insurance products and services in areas such as international transportation and bonded maintenance.

The latest measures come amid robust growth in Hainan's foreign trade. In the first three quarters of 2026, the province's goods imports and exports reached 285.44 billion yuan (about 42.5 billion U.S. dollars), up 49.8 percent year on year, while trade in services rose 11.7 percent to 56.95 billion yuan, according to data from Hainan's provincial commerce authorities.

Trade in maintenance and repair services more than doubled year on year to 3.31 billion yuan during the same period, according to the provincial commerce department. The trade mainly came from imports of aircraft materials and components and revenues from aircraft maintenance services.

The number of newly established foreign-invested enterprises in Hainan rose 38.6 percent year on year in the first half of 2026, according to the State Administration for Market Regulation.

The FTP measures are part of China's broader efforts to promote high-standard opening-up. The country has announced plans to further expand pilot opening-up programs in sectors such as value-added telecommunications, biotechnology and wholly foreign-owned hospitals, while taking steps to facilitate cross-border trade and investment.

The circular was jointly issued by the Ministry of Commerce, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment and the General Administration of Customs.

Source: Xinhua 2026-10-29 18:37:16

Enhanced corporate ties bring more Chinese expertise to fuel Dubai's growth

2026-11-08T05:45:26.798-08:00

(China Daily) A growing number of Chinese companies are expanding their business activities in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, translating their experience in China into more localized business practices that benefit the host community.

From trade to investment, China's economic ties with the UAE are gaining momentum, with Dubai emerging as a magnet for Chinese businesses looking to expand overseas.

In 2025, bilateral trade between the UAE and China reached $108 billion, making the UAE China's largest export market and second-largest trading partner in the Middle East. Chinese exports totaled $72.88 billion, while imports from the UAE amounted to $35.12 billion. China's direct investment in the UAE reached $2.6 billion last year, official statistics show.

The growing business presence of Chinese firms is increasingly visible in Dubai. The number of active Chinese member companies registered with Dubai Chambers has more than doubled since 2016, reaching 6,650 by the end of September.

More local benefits

In Dubai, hot meals now arrive faster and at lower prices.

Since Keeta, the international brand of Chinese food delivery giant Meituan, entered the market in September 2025, the company has brought its homegrown delivery model to the UAE, reshaping the experience for both customers and riders.

At the heart of its service is an "on-time promise" that has made punctual delivery a selling point. For local consumers, the appeal means more competitive prices and meals that arrive hot and on schedule.

Behind each delivery is a logistics algorithm designed to make better use of riders' time. By helping them complete more orders per hour, the system can boost their earning potential, creating an incentive for more people to join the industry.

The ripple effects are reaching beyond the food delivery sector, extending even to driving schools as more job seekers look to obtain the licenses needed to work as riders.

"The entry of new platforms like Keeta is fueling strong competition for riders. This has led to improved pay scales and structured benefits, encouraging more job seekers to invest in a license," explained Suzanne Accetta, CEO of Dubai's First Driving Center.

Chinese companies are not only improving local consumer services, but also actively aligning their operations with the emirate's long-term development vision.

In 2023, Dubai launched the ambitious Dubai Economic Agenda, a comprehensive 10-year strategy aimed at building the emirate into one of the world's top five logistics hubs.

The plan has opened up opportunities for firms such as Chinese express delivery company J&T Express, which views Dubai as a strategic gateway connecting the company's operations across the Middle East. J&T has now invested in a large automated warehouse and sorting center in Dubai Industrial City, adding capacity to the emirate's logistics infrastructure while advancing its own regional expansion.

Empowering innovation

On Dubai's roads, the arrival of driverless taxis is offering a glimpse of how Chinese technology is helping shape the emirate's next phase of development.

In March 2026, Chinese internet company Baidu, in partnership with Dubai Taxi Co (DTC), launched Apollo Go, a commercial driverless ride-hailing service in the emirate, bringing autonomous driving technology into everyday urban mobility.

"Baidu Apollo reflects the integration of autonomous mobility systems into an emerging global framework for applied artificial intelligence deployment," Yang Nan, vice-president of Baidu and general manager of the overseas business unit, intelligent driving group, said at the Dubai Business Forum China held by Dubai Chambers in South China's Shenzhen, Guangdong province, on Oct 14.

This launch has highlighted the importance of local regulatory support. In March 2025, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority signed a memorandum of understanding with Apollo Go to test 100 autonomous taxis. In November 2025, Dubai introduced a comprehensive regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles, setting out safety standards and operational guidelines to support their deployment.

The arrival of driverless taxis in Dubai is setting off changes that extend well beyond the roads, prompting advances in regulation, financial services and the wider innovation ecosystem.

In September, the UAE approved new federal rules covering the inspection, registration, licensing and testing of self-driving vehicles, establishing a common national framework for regulating the technology.

In May, Dubai Insurance launched a specialized coverage framework tailored to DTC's self-driving fleet. By encouraging regulatory and financial services to innovate, the Chinese company is contributing to the broader foundation for Dubai's smart city development.

Building such an innovation-driven economy, however, requires more than advanced technology. It also depends on a steady supply of skilled local talent. Chinese technology company Huawei, for instance, has integrated its ICT Academy into the core curriculum at the College of Technological Innovation at Zayed University in Dubai, bringing courses in cutting-edge AI and cloud computing into official degree courses.

Speaking at the forum in Shenzhen on Oct 14, Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, chairman of Dubai Chambers, said China-Dubai ties were entering a new phase, marked by a shift toward the "co-creation of industries, capital flows and innovation platforms".

Source: China Daily | Updated: 2026-10-23 09:45

Dalian ship exports expanding

2026-11-08T05:45:08.537-08:00

(China Daily) Foreign shipowners are increasingly placing new ship orders with shipyards in Dalian, Liaoning province, driving the city's ship exports to 49.38 billion yuan ($7.4 billion) in the first three quarters, up 177 percent year-on-year, Dalian Customs said.

Leading local yard Hengli Heavy Industry's new ship order book extends through 2030.

On Dalian Changxing Island, two dual-fuel ultra-large container ships were floated out of the No 3 dry dock, while another three carriers departed from the No 1 dock in sequence on Oct 16.

Chen Hanlun, director and general manager of Songfa — Hengli Heavy Industry's listed parent — said at a conference that the company has received a cumulative order for over 600 vessels.

George Prokopiou, founder of Greece's Dynacom Group, recalled at the conference that his companies have placed 69 vessel orders with Hengli across multiple ship classes, including 16 very large crude carriers, since buying the first VLCC built by the yard, with 16 already delivered.

"What is impressive is the quality, the punctuality and the good cooperation with our team," he said, adding that post-delivery support — including spare parts supply and technical advices — has deepened trust between builder and customer.

Alongside Hengli, State-owned shipbuilders Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co, Dalian COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co and Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co continue to anchor the high-end vessel and offshore refit segments in Dalian's shipbuilding-related cluster.

Of Dalian's 137.21 billion yuan in electromechanical exports in the first three quarters, ships alone accounted for more than a third.

Dalian, as a key transportation hub in Northeast Asia, has a long history and solid foundation in the shipbuilding sector, said Li Yanqing, executive vice-chairman of the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry, at the opening ceremony of the 17th China Dalian International Shipbuilding, Marine Equipment and Offshore Engineering Exhibition on Wednesday.

"In the first nine months, Dalian ranked first among Chinese cities in shipbuilding completions, new orders and order backlog, with year-on-year growth of 169 percent, 349 percent and 134 percent, respectively. They're all significantly higher than the national average," Li said.

Yao Huaming, mayor of Dalian, said that led by the four major shipbuilding enterprises, the city has clustered more than 100 upstream and downstream support companies and formed a complete industrial chain covering design, construction, repair, support services and experimental research.

"The total output value of the city's shipbuilding and marine engineering equipment industry is expected to exceed 100 billion yuan this year," Yao said.

Source: China Daily by Zhang Xiaomin Updated: 2026-10-29 08:06

GSI delivers Forever Wealth tanker to Nanjing Tanker Corporation

2026-11-08T05:43:55.640-08:00

(China Daily) GSI in partnership with China Shipbuilding Trading Co was delivered to its owner, Nanjing Tanker Corporation, after a naming ceremony held in Guangzhou's Nansha district.

At the naming and delivery ceremony, the China Classification Society (CCS) granted the Statement of Carbon Footprint Compliance for Newbuilding Ship to the new tanker, according to a statement released by GSI. The vessel is GSI's first to obtain this document.

Forever Wealth is GSI's independently developed flagship 16th‑generation MR (medium range) tanker. It is 183 meters long, with a molded breadth of 32.2 meters and a structural draft of 13.2 meters. Its service speed can reach 14.5 knots.

Forever Wealth is built with methanol dual‑fuel readiness and meets IMO Tier III emission requirements. It complies with EEDI Phase 3 criteria, and its intelligent energy efficiency management system satisfies the requirements for the CCS classification notation I‑SHIP(E), according to the statement.

Characterized by high speed, light lightship weight, low power consumption, and versatility, it achieves world-class levels in energy efficiency, environmental performance, and reliability for its class, it added.

Located on Longxue Island at the mouth of the Pearl River, GSI is a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation and a Shanghai Stock Exchange-listed company.

Source: By Zheng Caixiong in Guangzhou | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-10-29 16:59