Ren Min Ri Bao·2025-09-29 22:02Core Viewpoint - Hubei Province is committed to becoming a strategic support point for the rise of the central region, implementing seven major strategies to enhance economic growth and development [2] Group 1: Consumer Demand and Financial Innovation - The Bank of Communications Hubei Branch has launched innovative consumer finance solutions like "discounts + zero-interest installments" to alleviate consumer pressure and enhance consumption quality [3] - The bank has optimized payment ecosystems through technology, such as launching a mobile banking transit code that has saved commuting costs for 1.7 million people [3] - The bank has actively responded to policy benefits, supporting various local events to stimulate consumption through a combination of payment, scenarios, and policies [3] Group 2: Support for Foreign Trade - Hubei's import and export volume exceeded 400 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, reflecting a strong trend in high-level opening up [5] - The bank has provided tailored financial products to support local enterprises in foreign trade, including a 3 million yuan "foreign trade loan" approved in one working day for a food company [5] - The bank has facilitated cross-border financing for various industries, including a 1.85 billion yuan loan for a pharmaceutical company's acquisition [5] Group 3: Infrastructure and Transportation Financing - The Bank of Communications Hubei Branch is supporting the construction of a multi-modal transportation system, providing diverse financing for major infrastructure projects [6] - The bank has launched a public information service platform for the shipbuilding supply chain, offering financing services to green and intelligent ship manufacturers [6] - The bank has invested 4.8 billion yuan in transportation projects, including highways and high-speed rail construction [7] Group 4: Commitment to Regional Development - The Bank of Communications Hubei Branch emphasizes the principle of "finance for the people," aiming to stimulate domestic demand and support the construction of an inland open highland [7] - The bank plans to continue innovating products and services to contribute to Hubei's high-quality development and its strategic importance in the central region [7]