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Events, Trends, and Policy Shifts
Release Time：2025/8/5 10:18:44
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In the ever - evolving world of global procurement, recent events have been shaping the landscape, influencing both short - term strategies and long - term trends. From significant international summits to shifts in trade policies, procurement professionals are navigating a complex and dynamic environment.
United Nations Sustainable Procurement Roadshow in Jiaxing
On July 29, 2025, the United Nations Sustainable Procurement Roadshow was held in Jiaxing, Zhejiang. This event was a significant step towards strengthening the connection between UN agencies and Chinese enterprises, with the overarching goal of promoting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Nearly 200 participants, including representatives from UN agencies, procurement experts, and business leaders, gathered to discuss and strategize. Representatives from UNHCR, UNOPS, and UNICEF provided detailed insights into UN procurement plans, procedures, and product requirements. This not only offers Chinese enterprises, especially those in Zhejiang, a clearer path to participate in the UN procurement system but also signals a growing emphasis on sustainable procurement globally. As more organizations align their procurement strategies with the SDGs, we can expect to see a shift in the types of products and services in demand, favoring those with a lower environmental impact and better social responsibility practices.
Global Procurement at the 2025 World AI Conference
The 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) and the High - Level Conference on Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence concluded recently, with significant implications for procurement. The event attracted 800+ enterprises, with the exhibition area exceeding 70,000 square meters. By July 28, 156 purchasing groups from over 10 countries, including the UK, Spain, and Jordan, had visited the conference. During the event, more than 300 procurement demands were announced, 60 project roadshows were organized, and 225 early - stage startup projects were showcased. The expected intended procurement amount surpassed 16 billion yuan. This indicates a growing demand for AI - related products and services in the global market. Procurement teams across various industries will need to adapt to this trend, as AI technology becomes increasingly integrated into products and business operations, from supply chain management to product design and customer service.
China's Shift in Russian Gold Procurement
According to a report by the Russian newspaper "Vedomosti" on August 2, China has become a major buyer of Russian gold, replacing the UK. Since 2025, China's procurement policy has shifted from being concealed to being more open. In June 2025, Hong Kong, China, imported over
1billionworthofgoldfromRussia,nearlythreetimestheamountinthesameperiodlastyear.Thisshiftisdrivenbymultiplefactors.Firstly,astheprocessofinternationalizingtheyuanandde−dollarizingtheeconomyaccelerates,ChinahaslessconcernaboutUSsanctions.Secondly,goldisseenasastrategicassettohedgeagainstrisksassociatedwithdollar−denominatedassets.Withthepriceofgoldrising(ithasexceeded
3,400 per ounce in 2025, up from $2,000 in 2022), and Russia offering a price discount due to Western sanctions, this procurement trend is likely to continue. For procurement professionals in the precious metals and financial sectors, this signals a significant change in the global gold supply - demand landscape.
Green Procurement Gains Momentum in China
The 2025 Green Tendering and Procurement Development Conference was held in Chongqing on July 31. With the theme of "Green Procurement for Carbon Neutrality," the conference aimed to implement China's "dual - carbon" goals and green development concepts. Attended by high - level government officials and industry experts, the event emphasized the role of central and state - owned enterprises in leading the green transformation of the supply chain. For example, the State Grid has invested over 600 billion yuan in 2024, driving more than 1 trillion yuan of investment in the industrial chain. By the first quarter of 2025, it had guided more than 1,600 supply chain enterprises to conduct carbon accounting. As green procurement becomes more prevalent, suppliers will need to meet higher environmental standards, and procurement departments will have to incorporate carbon footprint and sustainability criteria into their sourcing decisions.
UK Manufacturing in a Continuous Downturn
Standard & Poor's Global released data on August 1 showing that the UK manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in July was 48.0, reaching a six - month high but still in the contraction range. This marks the tenth consecutive month of contraction. Despite a slight improvement in the rate of decline in the manufacturing sector in the third quarter and a rise in business confidence to a five - month high, the overall situation remains challenging. Factors such as US government - imposed tariffs have contributed to the weakness of the UK manufacturing industry, with the automotive production in May hitting a new low in over 70 years. For global procurement, this may lead to changes in sourcing strategies. Procurement teams that rely on UK - based manufacturing suppliers may need to explore alternative sources to ensure stable supply and cost - effectiveness.
As these events unfold, procurement professionals need to stay informed and agile, adapting their strategies to leverage new opportunities and mitigate risks in the global procurement arena. The trends emerging from these developments - sustainability, digital transformation, geopolitical shifts in trade, and green initiatives - are likely to shape the future of procurement for years to come.
United Nations Sustainable Procurement Roadshow in Jiaxing
On July 29, 2025, the United Nations Sustainable Procurement Roadshow was held in Jiaxing, Zhejiang. This event was a significant step towards strengthening the connection between UN agencies and Chinese enterprises, with the overarching goal of promoting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Nearly 200 participants, including representatives from UN agencies, procurement experts, and business leaders, gathered to discuss and strategize. Representatives from UNHCR, UNOPS, and UNICEF provided detailed insights into UN procurement plans, procedures, and product requirements. This not only offers Chinese enterprises, especially those in Zhejiang, a clearer path to participate in the UN procurement system but also signals a growing emphasis on sustainable procurement globally. As more organizations align their procurement strategies with the SDGs, we can expect to see a shift in the types of products and services in demand, favoring those with a lower environmental impact and better social responsibility practices.
International Procurement in Shandong, China
Global Procurement at the 2025 World AI Conference
The 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) and the High - Level Conference on Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence concluded recently, with significant implications for procurement. The event attracted 800+ enterprises, with the exhibition area exceeding 70,000 square meters. By July 28, 156 purchasing groups from over 10 countries, including the UK, Spain, and Jordan, had visited the conference. During the event, more than 300 procurement demands were announced, 60 project roadshows were organized, and 225 early - stage startup projects were showcased. The expected intended procurement amount surpassed 16 billion yuan. This indicates a growing demand for AI - related products and services in the global market. Procurement teams across various industries will need to adapt to this trend, as AI technology becomes increasingly integrated into products and business operations, from supply chain management to product design and customer service.
China's Shift in Russian Gold Procurement
According to a report by the Russian newspaper "Vedomosti" on August 2, China has become a major buyer of Russian gold, replacing the UK. Since 2025, China's procurement policy has shifted from being concealed to being more open. In June 2025, Hong Kong, China, imported over
1billionworthofgoldfromRussia,nearlythreetimestheamountinthesameperiodlastyear.Thisshiftisdrivenbymultiplefactors.Firstly,astheprocessofinternationalizingtheyuanandde−dollarizingtheeconomyaccelerates,ChinahaslessconcernaboutUSsanctions.Secondly,goldisseenasastrategicassettohedgeagainstrisksassociatedwithdollar−denominatedassets.Withthepriceofgoldrising(ithasexceeded
3,400 per ounce in 2025, up from $2,000 in 2022), and Russia offering a price discount due to Western sanctions, this procurement trend is likely to continue. For procurement professionals in the precious metals and financial sectors, this signals a significant change in the global gold supply - demand landscape.
Green Procurement Gains Momentum in China
The 2025 Green Tendering and Procurement Development Conference was held in Chongqing on July 31. With the theme of "Green Procurement for Carbon Neutrality," the conference aimed to implement China's "dual - carbon" goals and green development concepts. Attended by high - level government officials and industry experts, the event emphasized the role of central and state - owned enterprises in leading the green transformation of the supply chain. For example, the State Grid has invested over 600 billion yuan in 2024, driving more than 1 trillion yuan of investment in the industrial chain. By the first quarter of 2025, it had guided more than 1,600 supply chain enterprises to conduct carbon accounting. As green procurement becomes more prevalent, suppliers will need to meet higher environmental standards, and procurement departments will have to incorporate carbon footprint and sustainability criteria into their sourcing decisions.
UK Manufacturing in a Continuous Downturn
Standard & Poor's Global released data on August 1 showing that the UK manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in July was 48.0, reaching a six - month high but still in the contraction range. This marks the tenth consecutive month of contraction. Despite a slight improvement in the rate of decline in the manufacturing sector in the third quarter and a rise in business confidence to a five - month high, the overall situation remains challenging. Factors such as US government - imposed tariffs have contributed to the weakness of the UK manufacturing industry, with the automotive production in May hitting a new low in over 70 years. For global procurement, this may lead to changes in sourcing strategies. Procurement teams that rely on UK - based manufacturing suppliers may need to explore alternative sources to ensure stable supply and cost - effectiveness.
As these events unfold, procurement professionals need to stay informed and agile, adapting their strategies to leverage new opportunities and mitigate risks in the global procurement arena. The trends emerging from these developments - sustainability, digital transformation, geopolitical shifts in trade, and green initiatives - are likely to shape the future of procurement for years to come.
