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China Outlines Belt and Road Trade and Investment Focus for 2026–2030

China's Ministry of Commerce has announced trade and investment plans for Belt and Road partners under the 15th Five-Year Plan from 2026 to 2030. Priority areas include green energy, cross-border e-commerce, digital infrastructure, and artificial intelligence. The measures are expected to affect Middle East and Gulf logistics hubs.

Published Source: Myanmar International TV
Issuing authority
Ministry of Commerce
Jurisdiction
China
Publication date
November 12, 2026
Stage
Draft / consultation
Official document
15th Five-Year Plan Trade and Outward Investment Guidelines
Official source
www.myanmaritv.com
Photo: Myanmar International TV

China's Ministry of Commerce outlined new foreign trade and outward investment policies during a National Development and Reform Commission briefing on November 12, 2026.

According to authorities, the Chinese government plans to deepen bilateral trade and supply chain cooperation with Belt and Road partner countries during the 15th Five-Year Plan period covering 2026 to 2030. Priority sectors for outbound corporate investment and trade expansion include green energy, cross-border e-commerce, digital economy infrastructure, and artificial intelligence.

The announcement stated that authorities committed to expanding imports of premium goods from trade partners while driving high-tech and industrial exports. The policy shifts are positioned to influence Middle East and Gulf economic hubs that serve as core logistical gateways along Belt and Road routes.

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