海关总署：上半年，我国对共建“一带一路”国家进出口同比增长4.7%

Core Insights - In the first half of the year, China's import and export trade with countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative reached 11.29 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.7%, accounting for 51.8% of the overall foreign trade [1][2] Group 1: Trade Relations - Trade relations with Belt and Road countries have become closer, with cooperation deepening and contributing to an open world economy [1] - In the first four months of this year, trade among Belt and Road countries accounted for half of their total trade value, a significant increase since the initiative was proposed in 2013 [1] - Exports of electronic components and electrical equipment to Belt and Road countries and imports of automatic data processing equipment parts have maintained rapid growth [1] Group 2: Development Cooperation - China's implementation of key projects and "small but beautiful" livelihood projects has effectively supported the economic and social development of Belt and Road countries [2] - Exports of construction machinery for infrastructure, wind power generation equipment, and instruments to Belt and Road countries have all seen double-digit growth [2] - China has actively expanded imports from Belt and Road countries, signing 32 access documents for agricultural products, including high-quality products like Zambian macadamia nuts and Colombian fresh bananas [2] Group 3: Connectivity - The development of maritime, aerial, and cross-border road transport has accelerated, with imports and exports via water, air, and road increasing by 4.3%, 9%, and 16.4% respectively [2] - Cross-border railway transport, such as the China-Europe Railway Express and the China-Laos Railway, continues to thrive, with customs optimizing supervision to enhance cross-border clearance efficiency [2] - The "Chang'an" train from Xi'an can now reach Europe in about 10 days, facilitating rapid trade of goods like dried fruits, edible oils, and cosmetics with Belt and Road countries [2]