Swedcham China Insights

- Xi emphasizes "symbiotic" EU-China relationship in call with Costa
- Chinese vice president to attend Trump’s presidential inauguration as Xi Jinping's special representative
- China's GDP grows 5% in 2024, driven by steady Q4 performance
- China reaffirms commitment to currency stability amidst global uncertainties
- TikTok’s US ban fuels surge in downloads of China’s Xiaohongshu
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- New task list released for reform of the drug and medical device sectors
- Standardization of administrative inspections of companies
- NDRC unveils guideline for a unified national market to fight local protectionism
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- China rolls out implementation measures for later retirement age
- China reforms currency cash pools, enhancing financial flexibility for multinational corporations
- China outlines three-year plan to modernize raw materials industry
- Xi Jinping's 2025 New Year address emphasizes resilience and reform
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- China's November economic data reflect supply side strength but weak demand
- Beijing moves to addresses local governments’ financing
- China expands visa-free transit policy to gain global travel buzz
- Trump and Chinese foreign minister highlight the potential for US-China cooperation
- Decades old US China science and technology agreement renewed with a narrowed scope

- China signals more policy support with the promise of aggressive stimulus in 2025
- China starts antitrust investigation into Nvidia
- CATL partners with Stellantis to build €4.1 billion battery plant in Spain
- China’s vehicle trade-in subsidy boosts domestic auto demand
- WeChat mini programs reach 949 million users, driving diversified digital engagement

- China Responds to U.S. Semiconductor Sanctions with Mineral Export Restrictions
- China Lifts Trade Restrictions on Australian Meat Exports
- Spring Festival Added to UNESCO’s Cultural Heritage List
- China Proposes Domestic Product Standards for Government Procurement
- China Issues Guidelines for Smart Infrastructure and Resilient Cities

- China expands visa-free access to Japan, Bulgaria and other countries
- China says ‘no one will win in a trade war’ after Trump vows new tariffs
- 2nd China Intl Supply Chain Expo opens in Beijing
- Action plan released to accelerate digitalization of the finance sector
- Next-generation BeiDou system set to be developed

- President Xi Jinping meets Biden in Lima
- China urges peaceful resolution as Ukraine crisis marks 1,000 days
- Xi outlines China’s 8 actions for global development during G20 Summit
- China, Brazil sign 38 cooperation documents during President Xi’s state visit
- China’s commerce ministry rolls out measures to support foreign trade

- China adopts measures to promote foreign trade, mulls reform of elderly care
- China’s top legislature approves first energy law
- President Xi heads to Peru for APEC summit, state visit to Peru
- China announces tax relief measures to stabilize real estate sector
- Xi applauds China-Peru ties, pledges more efforts to boost cooperation

- China revises rules to ease foreign strategic investment in listed firms
- China’s services trade reports rapid growth in first three quarters
- Premier Li Qiang pledges further opening up at import expo
- China’s foreign trade up 5.2 percent in first ten months
- China willing to promote sound, sustainable trade ties with U.S.