Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China

The Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China is a government ministry responsible for China's foreign trade and economic cooperation policies. Per a 峰瑞资本 piece, it was involved in the June 2018 release of the *Negative List for Foreign Investment Access (2018 Edition)* alongside the National Development and Reform Commission, which reduced restricted sectors from 63 to 48 and took effect July 28, 2018 . The Ministry also issues trade data and policy guidance, such as a September 2023 joint directive with nine other departments on promoting high-quality development of the automotive aftermarket, including standards for new energy vehicle repair and camping infrastructure . In January 2025, a 暗涌Waves article cited a Ministry spokesperson responding to U.S. investment restrictions, characterizing them as a "typical over-generalization of national security" that disrupts global supply chains . The Ministry's 2024 Two Sessions coverage, as analyzed by 峰瑞资本, highlighted its role in advancing "high-level opening up" through measures like expanding market access in manufacturing and services, developing new offshore trade formats, and stabilizing foreign trade and investment .