商务部：前7月中国外贸稳中有进

Core Viewpoint - Despite increasing risks and challenges in the international economic and trade environment, China's foreign trade has maintained a steady growth trajectory, with a cumulative import and export growth of 3.5% in the first seven months of the year, reflecting both quantity and quality improvements [1] Group 1: Policy Support - Continuous policy support has been a significant factor in sustaining foreign trade growth, with multiple rounds of measures implemented since the fourth quarter of last year to stabilize foreign trade, enhance public services, and support enterprises in maintaining orders and employment [3] - The China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation reported a short-term insurance coverage amount of $573.5 billion, a year-on-year increase of 14.7% [3] - The China Export-Import Bank has issued over 700 billion RMB in new loans in the foreign trade sector [3] Group 2: Trade Cooperation - Trade cooperation has become more diversified, with a 5% increase in imports and exports to emerging markets and developing countries, accounting for 65.5% of total foreign trade, an increase of 0.9 percentage points year-on-year [3] - Exports to ASEAN and Africa grew by 9.4% and 17.2%, respectively, both exceeding the overall growth rate [3] - Trade with countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative increased by 5.5%, further raising its share of foreign trade to 51.7% [3] Group 3: New Trade Dynamics - The export of electromechanical products grew by 9.3%, making up 60% of total exports, an increase of 1.1 percentage points year-on-year [4] - High-tech and high-value-added products, such as smart home devices, electric vehicles, industrial robots, and ships, have maintained rapid growth in exports [4] - Approximately 654,000 enterprises engaged in foreign trade in the first seven months, with nearly 90% being private enterprises, demonstrating strong adaptability and innovative vitality [4] Group 4: Global Economic Uncertainty - The global economic and trade landscape remains uncertain, with rising tariff barriers increasing global trade costs and affecting supply chain efficiency and stability [4] - China is committed to expanding high-level opening-up and addressing uncertainties with high-quality development, expressing confidence in continuing to promote stable and quality-enhanced foreign trade [4]