The report is based upon information compiled within Chinese central government agencies, local competent authorities for foreign trade, Chinese Commercial Counselor's Offices abroad, enterprises and intermediary organizations. However, views and complaints of enterprises and intermediary organizations in the Report do not necessarily represent those of the government's.

Information presented in the Report on each trading partner covers mainly three areas, including bilateral economic and trade development, trade and investment regulatory regime of a given trading partner and barriers to trade and investment.

Wherever possible, the Report estimates the impact on China's exports of a specific foreign trade barrier. However, it should be understood that due to technical and information constraints, the estimates on negative effect are made only to parts of the trade barriers to Chinese foreign trade and overseas investment, and have not reflected the consequent impact regarding the loss of potential trade opportunities.