Summary of Key Points
This news article focuses on three main aspects:
1. Global economic and trade tensions remain high, with the United States being the country with the highest amount of trade protection measures for seven consecutive months.
2. China's commercial certification data is steadily increasing, reflecting the resilience of foreign trade enterprises in utilizing open policies and free trade agreements.
3. Sino-Brazilian economic cooperation is focusing on the digital and green economies as new drivers of growth, with the Brazilian business environment receiving positive evaluations from Chinese companies.
Additionally, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) has released business environment reports for multiple countries in 2025 to provide guidance for enterprises.
Detailed Analysis
1. Global Economic and Trade Tensions Remain High, with the United States as the Main Provoker
The global economic and trade tension index reached 102 in June, indicating that there are still many trade restrictions between countries. The amount involved in these tensions has increased by 2.4% year-on-year and 11.8% month-on-month, suggesting that the issues are intensifying.
Among the 20 countries monitored, India, the United States, and the European Union rank at the top in terms of tension indices, with the United States being the most active. The U.S. has been using various measures such as unilateral sanctions, export controls, additional tariffs (e.g., on steel and aluminum), and the 301 investigation to impose tariffs, resulting in it having the highest amount of trade protection measures for seven consecutive months. In short, the United States is the primary driver of current global trade tensions.
2. Tensions Involving China Focus on the Electronics Industry, with India as the Main Provoker
The economic and trade tension index for 19 countries/regions against China is 104, with India having the highest index. The conflicts mainly focus on the electronics industry, particularly products such as chips, communication equipment, and smart devices.
The reason for this is that these industries are highly technologically advanced and competitively fierce, and many countries seek to protect their own industries by restricting Chinese products. For example, India may be concerned about Chinese electronic devices competing in its market or considering security issues, leading to various restrictions on Chinese products.
3. Steady Growth in Commercial Certification Data: Enterprises Are Taking Advantage of Policies
“Origin certificates” in commercial certifications are crucial as they prove that goods are produced in China. Enterprises can use these certificates to enjoy tariff preferences in importing countries (e.g., lower tariffs under free trade agreements).
July data shows that the amount of non-preferential origin certificates increased by 7.38%, while preferential certificates increased by 24.77% (a significant increase), with RCEP (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership) origin certificates also rising by 16.81%. This indicates two things:
1. China's open policies (such as RCEP) are indeed benefiting enterprises.
2. Foreign trade enterprises are increasingly utilizing these policies to reduce tariffs and expand markets, such as by using RCEP certificates to export to ASEAN and Japan. This reflects the resilience of foreign trade and the benefits of openness.
4. Sino-Brazilian Cooperation Targets the Digital and Green Economies
Sino-Brazilian trade relations are strong, with bilateral trade expected to reach $171 billion by 2025, an increase of 8.2%. China has been Brazil's largest trading partner for 17 consecutive years.
New areas of cooperation include:
- Digital Economy: Chinese companies are interested in e-commerce, mobile payments, and digital infrastructure (e.g., 5G networks) in Brazil, with 85.7% of companies praising the favorable digital environment.
- Green Economy: Cooperation in new energy vehicles, ultra-high voltage power transmission, wind power, and photovoltaic energy is deepening, with 88.9% of companies recognizing Brazil's positive stance on green initiatives.
Over 70% of Chinese companies view the Brazilian business environment as favorable, and 70% plan to strengthen supply chain collaboration. The CCPIT has also released the “Brazil Business Environment Report 2025” to help enterprises understand the Brazilian market.
5. The CCPIT Releases Business Environment Reports for Multiple Countries to Assist Enterprises
Since the beginning of the year, the CCPIT has published business environment reports for the European Union, Mexico, South Africa, Brazil, and other countries, with electronic versions available for free on the “Trade Enterprise Connect” platform. These reports provide Chinese companies with insights into target market policies, regulations, and risks, such as Brazil's tax policies and digital economy opportunities, helping them make more informed decisions when expanding overseas.
Overall, this news article highlights both the challenges of global trade (high levels of tension) and the resilience of China's foreign trade (steady growth in commercial certifications), as well as new opportunities for international cooperation (Sino-Brazilian collaboration in the digital and green economies). It is highly useful for both businesses and general readers to understand the current economic and trade landscape.