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Core Points - The article highlights the successful import of saffron from Iran to Chongqing, marking the first batch of medicinal and food products imported since the implementation of the reform pilot scheme for import facilitation in the China (Chongqing) Free Trade Zone [1] - The reforms aim to enhance trade and investment convenience, creating a more international business environment and promoting high-quality development of the free trade zone [1][2] Group 1 - The import of 1,000 boxes of saffron from Iran was facilitated by new regulations, significantly reducing the time and cost associated with the import process [1] - Chongqing has selected 28 types of products as pilot imports, which has saved approximately 30 days in customs clearance time for enterprises [1] - The free trade zone has contributed to 10% of the city's newly registered enterprises, over 60% of foreign trade import and export total, and 30% of actual utilized foreign investment [2][3] Group 2 - Chongqing is implementing innovative financial services for railway transport, with nearly 10,000 railway bills issued and financing amounting to nearly 200 million yuan [2] - The introduction of a new integrated regulatory service model for rail-sea intermodal transport has reduced port stay time by 3 to 5 days and saved logistics costs by approximately 3,000 yuan per container [2] - The free trade zone is fostering a new model of "bonded display + cross-border e-commerce" for rapid delivery, aiming to build a collaborative innovation ecosystem across multiple fields [2][3]