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China's Commerce Minister Pushes for Rapid Trade Opening

12/9/2025

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Wang Wentao, China's Commerce Minister, called for accelerating opening-up policies over the next five years to strengthen China's role.
The remarks appeared in People’s Daily ahead of central economic work conference.
He said China aims to lead in global trade by shifting to a proactive stance with unilateral opening measures and trade deals.
Since 2012, China has established 22 pilot free-trade zones and offered tariff-free access to least-developed countries.

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Wang Wentao, China's Commerce Minister, called for accelerating opening-up policies over the next five years to strengthen China's role.
The remarks appeared in People’s Daily ahead of central economic work conference.
He said China aims to lead in global trade by shifting to a proactive stance with unilateral opening measures and trade deals.
Since 2012, China has established 22 pilot free-trade zones and offered tariff-free access to least-developed countries.