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Core Viewpoint - The foreign trade performance of the Yangtze River Delta region, particularly Shanghai, has shown resilience despite challenges such as declining trade with Western countries and the impact of tariffs [1][2]. Trade Performance - In the first four months of 2025, Shanghai's total foreign trade import and export volume decreased by 2.7% compared to the same period last year, with a notable decline of 4.7% in January and February [2]. - The total import and export value for Jiangsu reached 1.85 trillion yuan, an increase of 5.7%; Zhejiang's foreign trade was 1.75 trillion yuan, up 6.6%; Shanghai's total was 1.4 trillion yuan, growing by 1%; and Anhui's trade value was 292.47 billion yuan, increasing by 14.1% [4]. Import and Export Dynamics - Imports from Anhui increased by 8.8% to 93.79 billion yuan, while imports from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai decreased by 2.5%, 1.6%, and 7.4% respectively [2]. - Exports from all four regions showed growth, with Anhui leading at 16.7%, followed by Zhejiang at 9.7%, Jiangsu at 10.3%, and Shanghai at 13.8% [2]. Market Diversification - The Yangtze River Delta has been diversifying its trade markets, with significant growth in exports to the EU and emerging markets. For instance, Zhejiang's exports to the EU grew by 10.3% [3]. - Trade with ASEAN countries also saw double-digit growth, with Jiangsu's trade increasing by 23.4% [3]. Machinery and Electronics Exports - The machinery and electronics sector remains a core component of the region's exports, with Jiangsu's exports reaching 848.01 billion yuan, growing by 11.1%, and Zhejiang's at 624.96 billion yuan, increasing by 13.1% [6][7]. - Notably, Zhejiang's electric vehicle exports surged by 72.7% [7]. Role of Private Enterprises - Private enterprises are the backbone of foreign trade in the Yangtze River Delta, with Zhejiang's private sector accounting for 81.1% of its total trade [8][9]. - Shanghai's private enterprises achieved a remarkable growth in exports of 26.6% and imports of 15.3% in the first four months [9]. Foreign Investment Trends - Foreign investment enterprises in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui experienced growth in trade, while Shanghai saw a decline in both exports and imports from foreign-invested enterprises [10].