进出口银行福建省分行：“四个优化”助力福建外贸强省建设

Core Insights - Foreign trade is a crucial driver of economic growth in China, significantly impacted by global changes such as trade protectionism and geopolitical conflicts [1] - The Export-Import Bank of China, Fujian Branch, is actively supporting foreign trade through various financial measures and partnerships [2][3][4][5] Group 1: Policy and Financial Support - The Export-Import Bank of China has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Fujian provincial government, committing to a 5-year cooperation amount of 500 billion RMB, with 388 billion RMB specifically for foreign trade [2] - The Fujian Branch has established an 850 billion RMB special quota for foreign trade in collaboration with the provincial commerce department, exceeding targets [2] - The bank has consistently participated in the China International Import Expo, achieving an average annual growth of 30% in signed financing amounts, with a target of 45 billion RMB for 2024 [2] Group 2: Product and Service Innovation - The Fujian Branch focuses on supporting new foreign trade models, integrating financial products, and innovating service modes to boost sectors like cross-border e-commerce and offshore trade [3] - The bank has issued a manual for new offshore international trade business and provided comprehensive credit for cross-border e-commerce enterprises [3] Group 3: International Expansion Support - The Fujian Branch aims to facilitate enterprises' international expansion by establishing a financing window for the Belt and Road Initiative, with a target of 350 billion RMB [4] - The bank has successfully financed major projects under the Belt and Road Initiative, including the largest foreign joint venture project in Fujian [4] Group 4: Support for Small and Micro Enterprises - Small and micro foreign trade enterprises are a vital part of Fujian's economy, and the bank is addressing their financing challenges by increasing support through innovative products [5] - In 2024, the bank provided 440 million RMB in loans to over 140 small foreign trade enterprises and expanded its direct lending services [5] - The bank is committed to enhancing financial services for small and micro enterprises to improve their competitiveness in international markets [5]