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China sets 2026 commerce priorities with focus on security, export controls

( January 12, 2026, 04:33 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China’s commerce authorities said they will reinforce safeguards around market opening by strengthening foreign-related legal frameworks, tightening export controls and security review mechanisms, and improving trade risk-prevention systems to protect the resilience and security of industrial and supply chains. The priorities were set out at a national commerce work conference held in Beijing over the weekend, where the Ministry of Commerce outlined its agenda for 2026. Officials said the focus will include boosting consumption and building a stronger domestic market, while advancing trade innovation through upgraded goods trade, expanded services trade, and the development of digital and green trade. The ministry also pledged to enhance policies to attract foreign investment by expanding autonomous opening in services and improving support for foreign-invested companies.Statement follows (Chinese)....

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