This detailed report by the China and Northeast Asia Division of JETRO Research Institute covers the major political and economic events and statistical release schedules for China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong from September to November 2025.
September's Major Economic Indicator Releases
September concentrates on the release of important economic indicators from all countries and regions. Beginning with Hong Kong's July retail statistics on September 1, followed by South Korea's August Consumer Price Index (September 2), Taiwan's August CPI (September 5), and China's August trade statistics (September 8). Particularly notable are China's August CPI announcement and South Korea's August employment statistics on September 10, serving as crucial indicators for both countries' economic trends. On September 15, China's August fixed asset investment and social retail sales, Taiwan's August investment statistics, and South Korea's August trade statistics will be released simultaneously, clarifying regional economic trends.
Important events include the "Belt and Road Summit" in Hong Kong (September 10-11) and the China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing (September 10-14).
October's Economic Indicators and Quarterly Data
October concentrates on Q3 data releases, providing comprehensive assessments of the regional economy. China's Q3 economic indicators (GDP, fixed asset investment, social retail sales, etc.) will be announced on October 20, with Hong Kong's July-September employment statistics also released on the same day. At the end of the month, South Korea's Q3 GDP preliminary figures on October 28, and Hong Kong's and Taiwan's Q3 GDP preliminary figures on October 31 will be successively announced.
Trade-related statistics include China's September trade statistics on October 13 and South Korea's September trade statistics on October 15, showing important data on each country's trade trends.
November's Statistical Releases and International Trade Fairs
November sees the sequential release of October statistics from various countries, with China's October trade statistics and Taiwan's October trade statistics both announced on November 7. China's October fixed asset investment and social retail sales, along with Hong Kong's Q3 GDP revised figures, will be published on November 14, enhancing the accuracy of economic trend assessments.
A particularly noteworthy event is the 8th China International Import Expo in Shanghai from November 5-10, serving as an important venue for assessing China's import promotion policies and international trade trends.
The article demonstrates that these statistical releases and events serve as important indicators for understanding economic trends in the China and Northeast Asia region, showing the development status of intraregional economic integration and trade relationships.