The Chinese and U.S. delegations convened in Paris on Sunday morning for talks on economic and trade issues.
Guided by the important consensuses reached between the heads of state of the two countries during their meeting in Busan and all previous phone calls, the two sides will engage in consultations on economic and trade issues of mutual concern, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce said in a statement on Friday.
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China, U.S. start economic, trade talks in Paris
China, U.S. start economic, trade talks in Paris
China, U.S. start economic, trade talks in Paris
China, U.S. start economic, trade talks in Paris
China, U.S. start economic, trade talks in Paris
The Chinese delegation is led by Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee.
China, U.S. start economic, trade talks in Paris
China, U.S. start economic, trade talks in Paris
China, U.S. start economic, trade talks in Paris
China, U.S. start economic, trade talks in Paris
China, U.S. start economic, trade talks in Paris
A surge in global demand has set Yiwu's manufacturing and logistics chain running at full speed this spring, with factories and shippers all working overtime to meet orders bound for markets worldwide.
Many manufacturers in Yiwu, an eastern Chinese city known as "the world’s supermarket," reported a steady rise in orders in the first quarter of 2026.
Among them are sports goods makers racing to deliver ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America.
"In the first two months alone, we sent about four containers of goods. Orders have gradually come in from South America and Africa, and the current orders can keep our production running through May," said Wu Xiaoming, general manager of a sports firm in Yiwu.
At Yiwu's bonded zone, customs brokers swiftly checked documents to ensure exports reach global markets fast.
"Today's shipments mainly are kitchenware, tableware and small home appliances. They are mainly bound for Germany and Spain," said Fu Jianying, a customs broker.
Yiwu has now linked 26 international rail freight routes, building a logistics network that covers more than 160 cities in about 50 countries. With smooth transport, creative design and strong manufacturing capacity, the city's cross-border trade is accelerating, underscoring its role as a hub of global small commodities.
Yiwu cross‑border trade gains speed this spring
