The OECD cut its growth forecast for China's economy, citing a still-unresolved euro zone crisis that could mute demand for Chinese exports for months to come.
Chinese Vice-Premier Li Keqiang hopes US entrepreneurs can exert more influence when it comes to bilateral ties and economic and trade exchanges.
The trade volume between China and African countries will exceed $200 billion this year.
Top Chinese political advisor Jia Qinglin urged China and Italy to boost their economic and trade ties despite the continuous impact of the global financial crisis.
The US government determined on Tuesday that it would maintain the existing anti-dumping duty on folding gift boxes from China.
Manzhouli, China's largest inland port, located in northern Inner Mongolia, aspires to become a regional trade, processing and manufacturing center for Northeast Asia, said a local top official.
China is seeking to play a more active role in shaping global investment rules. One of the goals is to address the rising protectionism and investment conflicts against Chinese firms.
China on Friday said it will suspend import of nuts produced by US Sunland Inc over Salmonella outbreaks.
China started levying temporary anti-dumping duties on resorcinol from Japan and the US by requiring companies to pay deposits for such imports.
China is trying to address the slowing foreign trade growth by picking up speed in constructing an international marketing network highlighting trade facilitation.
Trade between China and the Republic of Korea is expected to hit $250 billion this year, Lee Kyu-hyung, ROK ambassador to China, said.
China will face a more difficult situation regarding foreign trade next year because the economic recovery in Europe and the United States may be delayed.