China Council for the Promotion of International Trade: The amount involved in global economic and trade friction measures increased by 8.5% year-on-year in November last year. Among the 13 major industries monitored, the electronics industry ranks first in the Global Economic and Trade Friction Index.

Brazil, the United States and Mexico ranked among the top three among 20 countries (regions) in November. The China-related economic andtrade friction index in the machinery and equipment, electronics, transportation equipment, light industry and pharmaceutical industries is at a high level.