张燕生：新形势下，四川如何构建国际合作竞争新优势

Core Viewpoint - The current international environment is complex, and Sichuan's ability to cultivate new advantages in international cooperation and competition is crucial for promoting high-quality development [1] Group 1: Economic Development Strategies - Sichuan has made significant efforts over the past 40 years to promote "open skies," develop cross-border e-commerce, and establish international logistics corridors, effectively driving economic trade development [3] - The Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle is recognized as the fourth major national regional development strategy following Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, Yangtze River Delta, and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area [3] - Sichuan aims to leverage its market scale advantage with a population of 168 million and a GDP of 11.8 trillion yuan, gradually expanding from the regional market to the southwest, central, and nationwide [3][4] Group 2: Supply Chain Optimization - The province plans to enhance domestic, cross-border, and international supply chains to optimize production, distribution, circulation, and consumption processes [3] - Sichuan will utilize the Western Land-Sea New Corridor and the Eurasian Land Bridge to achieve internal and external linkages while improving regional industrial chains and value chain layouts [3][4] - The focus will be on breaking the "involution" competition dilemma by emphasizing four key directions: technology-driven supply chain enhancement, regional collaborative development, scientific industrial spatial optimization, and market regulation to maintain fair competition [5] Group 3: Innovation and Talent Development - Sichuan is set to foster new advantages in international cooperation by focusing on technological clusters and transitioning from investment-driven to innovation-driven growth over the next five years [5] - The province aims to enhance its metropolitan functions, achieving world-class standards in modern finance, cultural entertainment, and establishing a globally competitive talent hub through world-class research universities [5] - The development model emphasizes a shared and inclusive approach, benefiting local enterprises, host countries, and third-party partners, thereby promoting a more cooperative reform and opening-up framework [5]