Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-20 23:57Core Insights - Sichuan and Chengdu's foreign trade scale reached historical highs in the first half of the year, with Sichuan surpassing 500 billion yuan and Chengdu exceeding 400 billion yuan, marking year-on-year growth of 6.3% and 9.4% respectively [1][2] - The increase in the number of foreign trade enterprises indicates a robust and resilient foreign trade environment, supported by favorable policies and an improved international business climate [2][3] Trade Scale and Growth - The number of enterprises engaged in import and export activities in Sichuan increased by 8.8% year-on-year, with private enterprises growing by 9.4%, accounting for 89.8% of the total [1][2] - Chengdu's initiatives to encourage enterprises to explore international markets have led to significant orders, including over 50 billion yuan from Saudi Arabia and 10 billion yuan from Japan [3] Structural Optimization - The export of high-end equipment, new materials, and biomedicine saw significant growth, with increases of 77.3%, 119.1%, and 34.9% respectively, while "new three types" products like electric vehicles and lithium batteries grew by 102.2% [4][6] - The import of integrated circuits exceeded 100 billion yuan, reflecting a stable growth trend in key sectors [6] International Cooperation and Market Expansion - Sichuan's trade partnerships expanded to 229 countries and regions, with 112 partners exceeding a billion yuan in trade [7] - Chengdu's new international air routes have facilitated the export of local agricultural products, enhancing trade efficiency and market reach [8] Infrastructure and Logistics - The Chengdu High-tech Comprehensive Bonded Zone has maintained a leading position in import and export scale, achieving a total of 218 billion yuan in the first five months of the year, which is 14.9% higher than the previous year [5] - The establishment of new air routes has significantly improved logistics efficiency, with a 22.7% increase in cargo throughput at Chengdu's international air hub [8]