On Oct. 14 in Bangkok, PBOC's Pan attended the 4th central bank governors' meeting between China and Gulf Cooperation Council members. Participants noted close China‑GCC trade and financial ties and said the complex international backdrop makes deeper cooperation important; they committed to continue advancing local‑currency cooperation, deepen cross‑border payment links, expand two‑way investment, strengthen financial market infrastructure connectivity, and step up coordination on international

On Oct. 14 MOFCOM Vice Minister and China’s deputy trade negotiator Ling Ji and Belarus Economy Minister Chebotari co‑chaired the 10th China‑Belarus government economic and trade subcommittee and the 16th China‑Belarus Industrial Park coordination meeting in Beijing. They noted bilateral trade growth and steady progress in investment and economic‑technical cooperation. China urged Belarus to continue expanding imports of strategic products such as potash, to fully use the China‑Belarus services trade and investment agreement, and to explore cooperation in the digital economy and AI. Both sides agreed on ensuring stable, efficient China‑Europe freight‑train operations. China recommended Belarus optimise the business environment at the China‑Belarus Industrial Park and improve preferential policies, park infrastructure and services to promote the park’s sustainable development.

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