Optimism among multinational corporations for mutual beneficial cooperation in the Chinese market is growing following the latest trade talks between China and the United States last month in Stockholm, Sweden. Companies are reinforcing their commitment to the Chinese market citing its vast consumer base and resilient supply chains.

• China and the US extended the pause on tariff hikes for another 90 days as of Aug 12.
• Goodyear Tire & Rubber's President for the Asia-Pacific region, Nathaniel Madarang, stated that stable China-US economic relations are essential for driving growth.
• Foreign-invested companies recorded a foreign trade value of 7.46 trillion yuan ($1.04 trillion) in the first seven months of 2025, a 2.6 percent year-on-year increase.
• Logitech International, through its Chief Commercial Officer Quin Liu, plans to increase research and development investment in Suzhou, Jiangsu province.
• Foreign direct investment in China's manufacturing sector reached 109.06 billion yuan between January and June, with high-tech industries attracting 127.87 billion yuan.