出口总额增长12.2% 开放之城全方位拓展国际交流合作｜成都发展

Economic Performance - Chengdu's foreign trade import and export value reached 498.53 billion yuan from January to July 2025, showing a year-on-year growth of 6.8% [1] - The total export value was 290.75 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 12.2% [1][11] International Cooperation and Connectivity - Chengdu is enhancing its international cooperation across various sectors, including culture, sports, trade, and technology [2] - The city plans to increase flights on the Chengdu-Milan route and introduce new routes to Bali and Sapporo within the year [4][5] - A total of 28 new, resumed, and enhanced international and regional cargo and passenger routes are planned for this year [4][5] Support for Exporting Enterprises - The "Rong Products Going Global" initiative has been launched to support local enterprises in expanding their international market presence [8][11] - Financial support measures include subsidies for participation in overseas exhibitions and marketing expenses, with individual enterprise support capped at 500,000 yuan [13] - Chengdu's enterprises have successfully secured significant foreign trade orders at international expos, indicating strong market demand [11][13] Foreign Investment Attraction - Chengdu attracted 656 million USD in foreign direct investment from January to April 2025, leading among central and western cities in China [15][19] - The city has over 4,000 foreign-funded enterprises and more than 100,000 foreign residents, highlighting its appeal as an investment destination [15] - Recent foreign investment projects include collaborations with South Korean companies and the establishment of a U.S. food technology firm in Chengdu [17][19]