商务部召开例行新闻发布会（2025年8月21日）

Group 1: Rural E-commerce Development - The event "E-commerce Empowerment Linking Villages" highlighted the importance of innovative business models in rural e-commerce as a key measure for building a modern rural circulation system and increasing farmers' income [1] - The Ministry of Commerce has implemented policies to support rural e-commerce development, including notifications and implementation opinions aimed at enhancing local capabilities and promoting best practices [1][2] - As of July 2025, the number of rural online businesses exceeded 19.5 million, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 6.4% [2] Group 2: Agricultural Product Sales and Income Growth - From January to July 2025, the online retail sales of agricultural products increased by 7.4%, while the per capita disposable income of rural residents grew by 6.2% in the first half of the year [2] - The rural consumption market is thriving, with rural online retail sales rising by 6.4% during the same period [2] Group 3: Logistics and Infrastructure Improvements - Since 2022, 1,285 county-level logistics centers and 1,457 township express logistics stations have been established, enhancing the rural logistics system [2] - The coverage rate of express delivery services in administrative villages has reached 95%, indicating significant improvements in rural logistics networks [2] Group 4: Foreign Trade Performance - In the first seven months of the year, China's total goods trade import and export value reached 25.7 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.5% [4] - Exports amounted to 15.3 trillion yuan, reflecting a growth of 7.3% [4] Group 5: Supportive Policies for Foreign Trade - The Ministry of Commerce has implemented multiple rounds of policies to stabilize foreign trade, focusing on nurturing new trade dynamics and enhancing public services [5] - In the first seven months, the short-term insurance coverage by China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation reached 573.5 billion USD, a 14.7% increase [5] Group 6: Trade Partnerships and Market Expansion - Trade with emerging markets grew by 5% in the first seven months, accounting for 65.5% of total trade, with significant increases in trade with ASEAN and Africa [5] - The export of mechanical and electrical products rose by 9.3%, making up 60% of total exports, indicating a shift towards high-tech and high-value products [5]