年中经济观察｜逆势显韧性，中国外贸何以稳中有进——中国经济年中观察之三

Core Insights - China's foreign trade has shown resilience and growth despite challenging external conditions, with total import and export volume reaching 20 trillion yuan, a historical high for the same period, and a year-on-year growth rate of 2.9% in the first half of the year [1] Group 1: Industry Performance - The export of electromechanical products increased by 9.5%, accounting for 60% of total exports, indicating a rise in the "gold content" of Chinese manufacturing [2] - High-end equipment related to new productive forces saw growth exceeding 20%, while "new three types" products representing green and low-carbon initiatives grew by 12.7% [2][3] - The aviation maintenance sector has benefited from streamlined customs processes, reducing aircraft downtime by 1 to 2 days and cutting customs clearance time by over 25% [4] Group 2: Policy Support - Major e-commerce platforms and retail enterprises have established "direct sales channels" to assist export-oriented companies facing obstacles [5] - The introduction of the "Yipay" platform has improved payment processing for exporters, enhancing trust and facilitating quicker transactions [7] - The government has implemented various measures to promote trade liberalization and reduce logistics costs, including replicating successful pilot measures from the Shanghai Free Trade Zone [8] Group 3: Market Diversification - Companies are increasingly participating in international exhibitions to secure overseas orders, reflecting a shift towards proactive market expansion strategies [7] - The integration of digital trade innovations and regional economic cooperation is helping to build a more resilient global supply chain network [7] - The confidence of export and import enterprises has been rising for two consecutive months, indicating a positive outlook for trade development [6]