从百姓视角看全球经济治理变革

Group 1 - Offshore finance serves as a "convenient window" for international business, simplifying cross-border transactions for companies [2][3] - In 2024, a Chinese new energy vehicle company financed its Hungarian factory through Hong Kong's offshore financial center, reducing costs by 2%, which led to a price drop of 3,000 yuan for domestic models [4] - The average price of consumer goods financed through offshore financial channels decreased by 8% in 2024, benefiting consumers directly [4] Group 2 - Offshore finance enhances the usability of the renminbi abroad, with over 60% of Southeast Asian merchants supporting direct renminbi settlement, reducing exchange fees from 1.5% in 2019 to 0.3% in 2024 [5] - By the end of 2024, the renminbi's deposit scale in offshore markets reached 1.2 trillion USD, facilitating easier transactions for more countries [5] Group 3 - Offshore finance helps companies establish secure supply chains abroad, with a high-tech company setting up a research center in Singapore to avoid technology restrictions, stabilizing 2,000 domestic engineering jobs [6] - Companies utilizing offshore strategies have a 37% higher job stability compared to those without such strategies [6] Group 4 - A robust offshore financial system enhances China's risk resistance, with over 50 billion USD repatriated during global financial fluctuations in March 2024, stabilizing the renminbi exchange rate [7] - The fluctuation of gasoline prices in 2023 was controlled within 3%, significantly lower than the 15% during the 2008 financial crisis, showcasing the strength of the financial system [7] Group 5 - Global economic governance issues can directly impact ordinary people's lives, as seen in Sri Lanka's debt crisis affecting medicine availability and EU carbon tariffs increasing car prices [9][10] - The price of Thai jasmine rice in supermarkets is influenced by the USD exchange rate, with a 10% increase in 2024 due to the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes [10] Group 6 - Trade rules significantly affect consumer prices, with direct renminbi purchases of Russian oil reducing costs by 0.3 yuan per liter compared to USD transactions, saving drivers nearly 20 billion yuan annually [11] - Simplifying import processes for essential goods like cancer drugs could reduce prices by up to 40% [11] Group 7 - The establishment of free trade agreements, such as the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, has led to a 50% increase in sales for Chinese machinery in Africa, resulting in wage increases for workers [12] - The semiconductor supply chain's restrictions have led to a 15% production cut for some domestic brands, affecting employment [12] Group 8 - China's participation in global governance reforms aims to ensure fair rules that benefit its citizens, focusing on protecting the interests of workers in manufacturing and agriculture [21][24] - The introduction of "zero barriers" in digital trade could enhance access to overseas services and reduce costs for consumers [16]