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Group 1: Foreign Trade Data - In the first half of the year, China's total goods trade import and export value reached 21.79 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.9% [1] - Private enterprises showed outstanding performance, with import and export value reaching 12.48 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.3%, accounting for 57.3% of China's foreign trade [1] - The export scale of high-tech products, new three categories of products, and self-owned brand products from private enterprises reached historical highs for the same period [1] Group 2: Chemical Industry Developments - Chongqing Yixiang Chemical Co., Ltd. is the largest producer of methyl methacrylate (MMA) in China, breaking the long-standing technological and product monopoly held by Japan and Europe [7] - The company achieved its first export of 20 million USD in 2023, showcasing its technological breakthroughs and industrial upgrades [7] - MMA is widely used in the production of organic glass, automotive and construction coatings, and is a key raw material for optical fibers and optical lenses [9] Group 3: Industry Cluster and Innovation - The chemical industry benefits from extended industrial chains, leading to higher product added value [11] - Chongqing's Changshou district has over 100 new materials enterprises, forming a core industrial cluster in natural gas chemical new materials, silicon-based new materials, and new energy materials [11] - The collaboration among numerous enterprises enhances export capabilities and helps navigate trade barriers, likened to the agility of small boats and the strength of large ships [13]