（经济观察）从链博会看中国“链”接力

Group 1 - The third Chain Expo signals that China remains a crucial part of the global industrial and supply chain, especially amid rising global trade uncertainties [1][3] - China's retail sales reached 24.5458 trillion yuan in the first half of the year, showing a 5.0% year-on-year growth, with consumption contributing over half to economic growth [1] - Foreign companies view China as a key partner in stabilizing global supply chains, with many expanding their supply chain operations in the country [3][4] Group 2 - China's supply chain network is characterized by comprehensive connections and efficient collaboration between upstream and downstream, which helps reduce logistics costs and enhance efficiency [2] - The proportion of foreign exhibitors at the Chain Expo increased from 32% to 35%, indicating that foreign investors still regard China as an indispensable supply chain partner [3] - Companies like Apple have over 80% of their top 200 suppliers located in China, highlighting the country's importance in global supply chain configurations [3] Group 3 - China is optimizing its business environment, easing market access, and expanding financing channels to promote mutually beneficial global supply chain cooperation [4] - Lenovo is accelerating its global supply chain layout by partnering with Alat to establish a new manufacturing base in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, expected to produce millions of devices annually by 2026 [4] - The emphasis on strengthening global supply chain cooperation reflects China's commitment to transforming supply chains into "win-win chains" [4]