The Chinese Ministry of Commerce released Fall 2018 “China Foreign Trade Situation Report” today. In a statement, MOFCOM noted that China’s foreign trade maintained a “stable and good trend” and in 2018 up to Q3. And, the current US-China trade friction has “limited impact” on China’s foreign trade.
MOFCOM also noted that current international demand is “relatively stable”. Domestic demand is “growing steadily”. And conditions exist for steady growth in foreign trade. Nonetheless, with higher base effect, Q4’s import and export growth could be dragged down.
Additionally, MOFCOM also said 2019 trade development will be “more adverse and complex”. It noted increasing downside risks in the world economy and protectionism. The report urged measures like reducing burden on bother import and export businesses, and real implementation of trade policies.
