Huan Qiu Wang·2025-05-08 00:28Core Viewpoint - China's foreign trade in goods reached 10.3 trillion yuan in the first quarter of this year, showing a year-on-year growth of 1.3%, with seven provinces contributing significantly to this growth [1] Group 1: Trade Performance - Guangdong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shanghai, Beijing, Shandong, and Fujian accounted for three-quarters of the national total trade value [1] - Shandong province achieved a remarkable increase in exports to 105 countries along the Belt and Road, with 89 countries experiencing double-digit growth [1][2] - In the first two months of this year, Shandong's import and export growth reached 321.8 billion yuan, the highest among all provinces [1] Group 2: Industry and Innovation - High technology has become a key factor for Shandong manufacturing to penetrate overseas markets, with companies like Zhongtong Bus leveraging energy efficiency, safety, and intelligence [2][3] - Shandong's traditional and emerging industries saw synchronized export growth, with high-tech products increasing by 41% [4][6] - Companies like Aodes and Weichai Power are successfully exporting innovative products, with Aodes achieving over 70% of its sales from exports [3][4] Group 3: Policy Support - Shandong has implemented a series of policies to boost foreign trade, including measures to expand intermediate goods trade and support for cross-border e-commerce [3][6][8] - The province plans to support enterprises in participating in over 360 overseas exhibitions and organizing 50 international procurement activities [8] Group 4: Market Demand and Adaptation - Companies are adapting to market demands by diversifying their product offerings, as seen with Blue Sail Medical's shift towards European and Belt and Road markets [7] - Jinboke Health Technology achieved record export figures by focusing on technological innovation and launching new products [7]