Core Viewpoint - The RCEP has significantly enhanced trade and economic cooperation between Guangxi and ASEAN countries, establishing Guangxi as a vital trade hub and facilitating the dual circulation of domestic and international markets [1][2]. Policy Mechanism - Guangxi has implemented several policy documents, including the "Measures for Accelerating the Alignment with RCEP Economic and Trade New Rules," providing clear guidelines for rule implementation [1]. - A working joint meeting mechanism has been established, led by responsible leaders and covering multiple departments and 14 cities, promoting coordinated implementation [1]. Regional Cooperation - Guangxi has signed trade cooperation memorandums with ASEAN countries such as Cambodia and Laos, innovating cooperation mechanisms and upgrading the Guangxi-Brunei Economic Corridor cooperation agreement [1]. - The negotiations for the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 have achieved preliminary results, enhancing regional economic collaboration [1]. Trade and Logistics Achievements - In 2024, the import and export volume between Guangxi and RCEP member countries is projected to reach 446.51 billion yuan [2]. - Guangxi issued nearly 3,000 RCEP certificates of origin in 2024, with a visa amount of 4.58 billion yuan [2]. - From January to July this year, Guangxi ports imported 1.6 million tons of ASEAN fruits, valued at 21.6 billion yuan, with a notable increase in durian imports [2]. - The Beibu Gulf Port has opened 36 container shipping routes to RCEP countries, and Nanning Airport's international cargo routes cover ASEAN and Northeast Asia [2]. Platform Development - Guangxi has hosted the RCEP Economic and Trade Cooperation Business Summit Forum for four consecutive years since 2021, expanding the services of the China-ASEAN Expo to enhance RCEP functionalities [2]. - By May 2025, RCEP member countries had established 1,242 enterprises in Guangxi, with actual foreign investment reaching 2.22 billion USD [2]. - Guangxi enterprises have set up 537 non-financial investment entities in RCEP member countries, with a cumulative investment of 2.96 billion USD [2]. Industry Chain Collaboration - Guangxi is focusing on developing cross-border industrial chains in sectors such as automotive and electronic information, with the China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park establishing the first cross-border bird's nest industrial chain [3]. - The scale of cross-border financial innovation pilot projects has reached 47.6 billion yuan, and cross-border e-commerce overseas warehouses have expanded to Vietnam and Japan [3]. Upcoming Events - The RCEP Economic Cooperation High-Level Dialogue is scheduled for September 17, 2025, in Nanning, focusing on the collaborative development of RCEP and the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 [3]. - An international trade supply chain quality certification cooperation alliance will be established, and a joint statement to maintain industrial chain stability will be released [3].
RCEP生效三载:广西架起中国—东盟经贸合作“黄金桥”
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-09-05 13:52