Global eyes were on Busan this week as Chinese President Xi Jinping met with former U.S. leader Donald Trump during APEC meetings – and business leaders are already betting big on what this means for trade. 💸
Biz Communities Take Center Stage
The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) reports that over 3,500 Chinese companies flooded U.S. trade shows this year, from Vegas tech expos to green energy conferences. Meanwhile, U.S. biz delegations made 60+ trips to China – proving that corporate ties are thriving despite political headwinds. 🚀
APEC: Where Business Meets Policy
At the APEC CEO Summit in Gyeongju, 108 reps from 47 Chinese orgs joined global leaders to discuss AI, digital economies, and sustainable trade. The real tea? ☕ Everyone’s hyped for 2026 when China hosts the summit – a move that could reshape Asia-Pacific trade rules.
Trade Numbers Don’t Lie
Check these stats: 📊 • 66K certificates of origin issued for U.S.-bound exports (Jan-Sep 2025) • 6.15M total trade docs processed by CCPIT (+17.6% YoY) • Global Trade Friction Index dipped 15.2% last month
As CCPIT’s Ren Hongbin puts it: "When businesses connect, economies thrive." Could this APEC momentum be the stability boost our post-pandemic world needs? 🌐✨
