人民财评：坚定身姿，我国外贸于变局中驭风浪而笃行

Core Insights - China's total import and export value reached 21.79 trillion yuan in the first half of the year, marking a year-on-year growth of 2.9%, and setting a historical high for the same period, with continuous growth for seven consecutive quarters [1] Group 1: Export Performance - The total export value for the first half of the year was 13 trillion yuan, with a notable growth rate of 7.2%. Mechanical and electrical products accounted for 7.8 trillion yuan, representing a 9.5% increase, solidifying over 60% of the export base [2] - High-tech products have maintained growth for nine consecutive months, with exports of high-end machine tools, ships, and marine engineering equipment exceeding 20% growth. The share of self-owned brands in high-tech product exports rose to 32.4%, and industrial robot exports surged by 61.5% [2] - The "new three types" of green products saw a growth of 12.7% from January to June, with significant increases in exports of wind power equipment and lithium batteries, reflecting a shift towards quality in foreign trade [2] Group 2: Import and Export Enterprises - A record 628,000 enterprises engaged in import and export activities in the first half of the year, with private enterprises making up 547,000 of this total, contributing to a 7.3% growth rate [3] - Private enterprises have shown resilience against external challenges, achieving continuous growth for 21 consecutive quarters, becoming a crucial support for China's foreign trade [3] Group 3: Trade Partnerships - China's trade relationships have diversified, with growth in imports and exports to over 190 countries and regions. Emerging markets, particularly ASEAN, Africa, and Central Asia, contributed significantly, with double-digit growth in trade with Africa and Central Asia [3] - Trade with countries and regions involved in the Belt and Road Initiative grew by 4.7%, accounting for over half of the overall foreign trade [3] Group 4: Economic Environment - The strong performance of foreign trade is attributed to China's increasingly complete industrial system, efficient infrastructure, and continuously optimized business environment, alongside the determination of numerous foreign trade enterprises [4] - With the further release of various policies to stabilize foreign trade, China is expected to inject stronger "Chinese power" into the global economic recovery [4]