Get ready, trade nerds and biz buffs! 📊 On Monday, Dec 22, the Chinese mainland’s top legislature – the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress – kicks off a six-day session in Beijing to dive into a draft amendment to the Foreign Trade Law.
This isn’t your usual paperwork marathon. The draft is packed with fresh rules designed to turbocharge foreign trade and build out robust cross-border financial service systems. 🤝💱
What’s on the agenda?
- Boosting trade: New clauses aim to simplify export-import rules and attract global partners.
- Cross-border finance: Updated frameworks for payment platforms, financing channels, and risk controls.
Why does this matter? For young entrepreneurs in Latin America eyeing Asia-Pacific markets, smoother cross-border finance means faster payments, lower fees, and more trust in global partnerships. 🌐✨
According to a spokesperson for the Legislative Affairs Commission of the NPC Standing Committee, these changes underscore the Chinese mainland’s focus on opening up trade and strengthening its financial ties with the world.
Stay tuned as the session runs through Dec 27 – we’ll keep you posted on key developments that could reshape how money moves across borders! 🚀
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China's foreign trade law amendment draft promotes cross-border finance
cgtn.com
