人民大学论坛：推动“一带一路”高质量发展是“统筹两个大局”的重要抓手

Group 1 - The forum emphasized the importance of promoting high-quality development of the "Belt and Road" initiative as a key approach to coordinate the "two overall situations" [1][2] - The "two overall situations" refer to the strategic overall situation of achieving the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and the unprecedented changes in the world [1] - The integration of domestic and international markets is crucial for achieving high-quality economic development in China [1][3] Group 2 - The current global value chain is trending towards "shortening and localization," which puts pressure on Chinese enterprises' supply chains [2] - The development of economic corridors is identified as a critical entry point, progressing through four stages: transportation, urbanization and industrialization, trade and investment liberalization, and policy coordination [2] - China's urbanization rate has increased from 18% in 1978 to 67% currently, with manufacturing capacity accounting for 35% of the global total [2] Group 3 - The "Belt and Road" initiative is seen as a result of expanding domestic demand, with significant growth in trade between China and "Belt and Road" countries [3] - The next five years are deemed crucial for implementing the spirit of the 20th Central Committee's Third Plenary Session through further reforms [3] - Domestic economic challenges include mismatches in supply and demand, with issues such as insufficient domestic demand and a weak real estate sector [3] Group 4 - Key policy goals include promoting the internationalization of the Renminbi, maintaining a balanced international payment, and ensuring the safety of external debt [4] - The Renminbi has become the fourth-largest payment currency, enhancing China's global asset pricing power [4] - The digital economy is highlighted as a material and technological foundation for national rejuvenation, necessitating an effective investment and financing system for digital platform enterprises [4]