一席开放的盛宴：从广交会到链博会，广东外资外贸双进击

Core Insights - Guangdong's foreign trade has shown significant growth, with a total import and export value of 4.55 trillion yuan in the first half of the year, marking a 4% year-on-year increase and setting new historical records for imports, exports, and overall trade volume [1][2] - The province is diversifying its trade markets and enhancing the "new" content of its export products, with double-digit growth in high-tech and self-owned brand products, reflecting a shift towards innovation as a core driver of economic development [1][4] - The 137th Canton Fair attracted nearly 290,000 overseas buyers from 219 countries and regions, a 17.3% increase compared to the previous session, indicating strong global interest despite trade tensions [3][4] Trade Performance - Guangdong's exports of mechanical and electrical products reached 1.96 trillion yuan, accounting for 67.8% of total exports, while high-tech product exports grew by 13.3% to 505.4 billion yuan [4][7] - The province's imports also increased, totaling 1.66 trillion yuan, a 9.5% rise, indicating robust demand driven by stable industrial production and growth in advanced manufacturing [7][8] Market Dynamics - The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is positioned as a critical node for domestic and international dual circulation, with initiatives like the "domestic trade version of the Canton Fair" aimed at promoting integrated development of domestic and foreign trade [9][10] - The province has seen a significant increase in foreign investment, with over 12,000 new foreign enterprises established in the first five months of the year, a 23.4% increase year-on-year, and actual foreign capital utilization reaching 50.84 billion yuan, up 6.1% [9][10] Strategic Shifts - Guangdong is transitioning from a manufacturing hub to an innovation center, focusing on high-tech industries such as artificial intelligence, new energy, and semiconductors, aligning with national strategies for innovation-driven development [5][10] - The emphasis on self-owned brands and integrated supply chains reflects a broader trend of Chinese companies moving from "Made in China" to "Created in China," enhancing their global competitiveness [5][6]