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Group 1: Economic Development and Policy Initiatives - Xiamen has transformed from a "test field" to a "demonstration zone" over 40 years of reform and opening up, showcasing significant economic development [1] - The Xiamen Free Trade Zone (FTZ) has introduced 632 innovative measures, contributing to national reform and providing replicable experiences [1][3] - The FTZ has become a key area for major reform policies, with 153 nationally pioneering initiatives and 31 "Xiamen experiences" promoted by the State Council [3] Group 2: Offshore Trade and Financial Innovations - The Xiamen FTZ has seen rapid growth in offshore trade and cross-border e-commerce, with policies established to support these new business models [4] - A "Global Supply Chain and Offshore Trade Financial Service Platform" was launched to enhance trade authenticity verification and reduce risks [4][5] - The FTZ has been designated as a pilot city for new offshore international trade, with policies that significantly lower transaction costs for businesses [5] Group 3: Cross-Border Trade Facilitation - Recent pilot policies have simplified cross-border trade and investment processes, reducing the time for transactions from a week to one day [7][8] - The implementation of cross-border RMB settlement has increased efficiency and reduced costs for enterprises, with a 27.7% average growth in cross-border RMB settlement over the past five years [9][10] - Companies have reported improved operational efficiency and reduced financial management costs due to the adoption of cross-border RMB transactions [11]