China's trade with APEC economies accounts for 57.82 pct of total foreign trade in 2025

China's trade with other Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies reached 26.29 trillion yuan (about 3.79 trillion U.S. dollars) in 2025, accounting for 57.82 percent of the country's total foreign trade volume, showed the latest data released by the General Administration of Customs.

The robust growth was notably driven by China's rapid trade expansion with APEC emerging economies, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members, Latin American countries (Peru and Mexico), and partners in Central and Eastern Europe.

This growth synergized with enhanced connectivity under the Belt and Road cooperation, particularly through key infrastructure projects such as the China-Laos Railway and the China-Europe Railway Express.

Meanwhile, significant growth in land and air transport has reduced reliance on maritime shipping, strengthening trade resilience.

Furthermore, continuous improvement of supply chain connectivity has reinforced regional logistics networks, with the southern branch of the China-Europe Railway Express now reaching Vientiane of Laos, and connecting to the ASEAN rail network.

China's trade with APEC economies accounts for 57.82 pct of total foreign trade in 2025

U.S. stocks ended lower on Tuesday.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 166.67 points, or 0.34 percent, to 49,240.99. The S and P 500 sank 58.63 points, or 0.84 percent, to 6,917.81. The Nasdaq Composite Index shed 336.92 points, or 1.43 percent, to 23,255.19.

Six of the 11 primary S and P 500 sectors ended in red, with technology and communication services leading the laggards by going down 2.17 percent and 1.28 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, energy and materials led the gainers by rising 3.29 percent and 2 percent, respectively.

U.S. stocks close lower