从“技术洼地”到“创新高原” 高新技术产品出口再创历史新高

Core Insights - The trade of high-tech products has become a significant driving force for economic growth, especially for developing countries, contributing to industrial restructuring and transformation of economic development models [1] - China's high-tech industry has achieved a historic leap from being a "technology gap" to an "innovation plateau," with exports reaching a record high of 3.7 trillion yuan in the first seven months of 2025, a 7.2% increase year-on-year [1][2] Export Growth - China's high-tech product exports have seen exponential growth, from 342.43 billion yuan in 2001 to 6.28 trillion yuan in 2024, representing a 17.3-fold increase and an annual compound growth rate of 13.5% [2] - The resilience of high-tech product exports has been a stabilizing factor for China's high-quality foreign trade amidst complex international conditions [2] Trade Balance Shift - Prior to joining the WTO, China faced a trade deficit in high-tech products, peaking at 176.17 billion yuan in 2003. By 2007, the country reversed this trend, achieving a surplus of 178.96 billion yuan, which grew to 920.11 billion yuan by 2024 [3] Market Diversification - China's high-tech product export markets have expanded significantly, reaching 238 countries and regions by 2024. Exports to traditional markets like Europe and the US have grown but their share has decreased from 72.3% in 2001 to 53.5% in 2024 [4] - Exports to emerging markets, particularly those involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, have surged, with exports to these countries reaching 2.33 trillion yuan in 2024, accounting for 37.1% of total high-tech exports [5] Product Categories - Computer and communication technology products dominate China's high-tech exports, accounting for 54.4% of total exports in 2024, with a value of 3.42 trillion yuan, an 11.8-fold increase since 2001 [6][7] - Integrated circuits have emerged as a new export champion, with exports reaching 1.13 trillion yuan in 2024, marking a significant growth trajectory [7] Regional Performance - Guangdong leads in high-tech product exports, with 1.83 trillion yuan in 2024, a 10.1-fold increase since 2001, while Jiangsu follows closely with 1.21 trillion yuan [9] - The central and western regions of China have also shown remarkable growth, with exports rising from 5.19 billion yuan in 2001 to 1.7 trillion yuan in 2024, a 325.6-fold increase [10]